OFFICIAL: Nike Zoom FLYKNIT Collection - Racers + Trainers ONLY - (SIZE POLL ON FIRST PAGE. CHECK TH

Size preference

  • True to size

    Votes: 101 48.3%

  • True to size runs snug, but feels fine

    Votes: 40 19.1%

  • Runs small, need to go .5 size up

    Votes: 50 23.9%

  • Runs big, need to go .5 size down

    Votes: 28 13.4%
  • Total voters
    209
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40inchBoost said:
these on NikeiD tho could be a problem as well...
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Hmmm. I'd love for this to happen, especially with different choices of midsoles (i.e. Free Runs with the 3.0 or Free Run sole); however, it seems Nike's already having difficulty with machines pumping the uppers out for mass production, so I think it'll take A WHILE for FKiDs to be a reality.


Cement Greyman said:
The inconsistency in sizing especially in Jordan Brand products have people worried about sizing lately. As far as the racers, when in doubt get your true size.
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Generally, Nike Racers/Racing Flats fit SNUG/form fitting (Lunaracer, Zoom Streaks, etc.), so getting your true size would the best option for the FK Racer, especially if you plan to run in them. If you want that extra room, go 1/2 up. Getting anything smaller than your true size would just kill your feet.

The fit of FK Trainers, on the other hand/foot, seems to vary, but it seems 1/2 down would be a better fit. We'll all find out tomorrow.
 
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A NOTE ON SIZING:

I had a chance to try these Flyknit Trainers on at the Olympic trials in Eugene and I would say they run pretty TTS.  Unfortunately they were sold out, but I tried on a 12.5, which is my ideal size when I can find it. 

However, I have to wear a 13 in Lebron 9's, Kobe 6's, and KD IV's, Air Max 2011's.  Most new stuff runs pretty small IMO.

Jordan Retro IV's, 12.5 is perfect for me, got a 13 in the Jordan XII Obsidians, 12.5 would be fine too though.  Foamposites I can wear 12's and they are snug, but just fine and good luck finding a 12.5.

Hopefully that helps!
 
FF Chicago

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im so gitty right now i can wait! im just annoyed that i wont be able to actually buy them in store. Indiana you located in chicago?
 
I was confident in going a half size down from the first round of sizing talk in this thread. Now you guys got me worrying. I do like my shoes snug. I wear a 9.5 in almost everything else Nike which fits snug, but I know what the shoe upper is mad out of is a huge difference. My FR2's stretched out a bit while my FR3's feel a little more stiff. I went a half size down on the Trainers being shipped to my house. Im just wish they would get here today instead of tomorrow so I could try them on and see how they fit.

This sizing talk is really why I am annoyed that my two local fleet feets told me they wouldnt receive their shipment for 2 more month due to back-order. I really wanted to try them on in person. Anyone else have this problem with their local fleet feet?
 
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cutthroat said:
I was confident in going a half size down from the first round of sizing talk in this thread. Now you guys got me worrying. I do like my shoes snug. I wear a 9.5 in almost everything else Nike which fits snug, but I know what the shoe upper is mad out of is a huge difference. My FR2's stretched out a bit while my FR3's feel a little more stiff. I went a half size down on the Trainers being shipped to my house. Im just wish they would get here today instead of tomorrow so I could try them on and see how they fit.
This sizing talk is really why I am annoyed that my two local fleet feets told me they wouldnt receive their shipment for 2 more month due to back-order. I really wanted to try them on in person. Anyone else have this problem with their local fleet feet?
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Since it's the Trainer, I think you got the correct size, bro.

urbanwaste's pic pretty much confirms it. I can't wait to see/try them out for myself though.
 
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ILLustRAYt said:
Since it's the Trainer, I think you got the correct size, bro.
urbanwaste's pic pretty much confirms it. I can't wait to see/try them out for myself though.
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I hope so. Im just always skeptical until i see for myself. The problem being i want to get both Racers tomorrow on NDC, im going to be pissed if Im not happy with the sizing and have to scavenge or wait a few months for the right size.
 
cutthroat said:
I hope so. Im just always skeptical until i see for myself. The problem being i want to get both Racers tomorrow on NDC, im going to be pissed if Im not happy with the sizing and have to scavenge or wait a few months for the right size.
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if its the racers i would say get your true size definitely. other wise you might end up with a protoj style side rollover...
 
tomv11 said:
I'm a little surprised with everyone saying to go half size down. I haven't bought a pair yet but I thought most Nike running shoes I've worn fit a little snug compared to their others styles. When Frees first came out I thought they fit fairly small but I think they've adjusted that with newer models. Maybe these will be the same.
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Yeah esp when you see the shape of the racers, I got TTS in the Lunar racers and I can wear em with/without socks fine. I found the Free Huaraches a bit tight but Ive yet to get a nike running shoe that runs BIG - maybe some run wide but these seem to defy the norm.
 
For those that care, I read for a size 9, the racer weighs 160g, and the trainer 220g. I got to try a HTM trainers in size 10.5 and they were incredibly light, so I dont know if I would even care about added weight shedding lol.
I will comment a bit on sizing. I have wide feet and usually size up on narrow shoes. I normally wear a 10 in most shoes so that's what I hunted for. I could only find the HTM trainers in a 10.5 and took a gamble knowing I could try to trade them and/or I knew someone that would appreciate them and take them off my hands if they didn't fit. When I got them I immediately notices that although it was sleek and narrow in parts of the trainer, it did have a slightly wider toe box. The uppers have NO padding. All you get is this fine thin flyknit upper so there is a lot of room to play. My foot slid around like crazy. I could have tightened up the laces, but I knew I probably still would've felt a gap like urban's pic. I knew I needed a 10. I'm sure I could fit a 9.5 too. The uppers are so thin and flexible, people that size down will be fine. But I'm not sure it's absolutely necessary. I think it comes down to personal preference on how snug people like their shoes to fit. I personally like a little breathing room.
 
higuy said:
For those that care, I read for a size 9, the racer weighs 160g, and the trainer 220g. I got to try a HTM trainers in size 10.5 and they were incredibly light, so I dont know if I would even care about added weight shedding lol.
I will comment a bit on sizing. I have wide feet and usually size up on narrow shoes. I normally wear a 10 in most shoes so that's what I hunted for. I could only find the HTM trainers in a 10.5 and took a gamble knowing I could try to trade them and/or I knew someone that would appreciate them and take them off my hands if they didn't fit. When I got them I immediately notices that although it was sleek and narrow in parts of the trainer, it did have a slightly wider toe box. The uppers have NO padding. All you get is this fine thin flyknit upper so there is a lot of room to play. My foot slid around like crazy. I could have tightened up the laces, but I knew I probably still would've felt a gap like urban's pic. I knew I needed a 10. I'm sure I could fit a 9.5 too. The uppers are so thin and flexible, people that size down will be fine. But I'm not sure it's absolutely necessary. I think it comes down to personal preference on how snug people like their shoes to fit. I personally like a little breathing room.
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Thanks for the info. I do like my shoes snug and I have found that shoes that are snug, almost too much, on the first day, stretch after the first week and then fit perfectly after they conform to my feet.
 
It should be mentioned that there is no extra layer or strengthening in the toe box, so anyone buying half down and hoping to wear no socks should make sure they get a pedicure first. I can see a lot of toes wearing through the upper of these otherwise. 
 
40inchBoost said:
I'm thirsty for more pics of these
especially of the medial side, are the white/blacks like the volts with the black heel half and knitted toe/forefoot??
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Word is these are planned to launch on ID in 2014. Currently they have no capabilities to produce for ID with only one "knitting" machine.
 
because of the lack of padding, it would seem these would fit like other no liner shoes that nike has put out. i dont own a pair of flyknits yet but i have undftd dunks and those def run big because of the lack of padding.

just my 2 cents.
 
exactly johnny, that's one thing i wanted to point out so people understood why the preference for some to size down.
 
i have streak 3's and read that they ran large, I went with my normal tts and they fit perfect. everyone is different i guess, i'm going tts on the racers
 
I'm a little iffy on the sizing. On Air Maxes with full 360 air bubbles (2009-20xx, 360 etc etc) I wear half size down. For J's, Lebrons, and even Free Run1,3, I wear my TTS. 

Can anyone compare the fit of the Racers and trainers to the Free Run 3's? I can't size down on the Free Run 3's because they are a bit narrow, but for Air Max running shoes I can because of the long toebox.... Decisions Decisions.
 
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Nice, is that your pic?[/quote]

Not my pic, Fleet Feet Chicago.

FF Chicago will do steam fitting at the VIP release party on the 31st for all you Chi town heads.
 
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