Yahoo Lifestyle The Very Best Nike Shoes to Buy Now, According to Fitness Trainers and Style Editors
- 1/18
The Very Best Nike Shoes to Buy Now, According to Fitness Trainers and Style Editors
POP QUIZ: What are the top three athletic brands in the world? There’s a good chance Nike was one of your answers. And with good reason: Swoosh-branded products have been a staple of the athletic world since well before most of us were born. That’s why there’s also a good chance some of your first serious sneakers were Nike-branded.
Sure, there was a time when Nike wasn’t a household name. But since at least the mid-80s, the brand’s been a part of the biggest accomplishments of the biggest celebrity icons in sports history. We’re talking about athletes from Roger Federer and Mia Hamm to Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan. Then Lebron and Kobe, Derek Jeter, and Colin Kaepernick—the list goes on and on. Bottom line: The best athletes in the world wear Nike, so why shouldn’t you?
Whatever you’re into running shoes, basketball shoes, cross training shoes, or even pickleball shoes—the best Nike shoes can elevate your game and help you look good doin’ it. The question, of course, is: Which pair is best for you? Over the last year, our fitness experts and writers did the dirty work for you by testing, comparing, and researching the best Nike shoes for men. Here are our top 17 picks for 2023
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Hearst Owned - 2/18
KD15 Basketball Shoes
Nike
nike.com
$130.97
This reboot of Kevin Durant’s signature b-ball shoe is lighter, more comfortable, and better in every way than its (already awesome) predecessor. Inspired by KD’s relentless drive, these kicks are designed to help you go the distance on the court. They’re bouncy but with a smooth ride. Full-length foam adds a balance of support and cushion to maximize responsiveness.
Courtesy of Retailer - 3/18
Zoom Freak 4 (Team) Basketball Shoes
Nike
nike.com
$80.97
Like Giannis, Nike’s entirely unique Air Zoom Freak 4 are built for speed, skill, and stamina. The featherweight design helps to move you and move with you down the court. A computer-generated outsole delivers multidirectional traction and side-to-side stability, so you’re always well-planted and ready to turn on a dime. Plus, a solid piece of lightweight foam in the midsole helps stabilize your foot along the way.
Courtesy of Retailer - 4/18
Free Metcon 4 Training Shoes
Nike
nike.com
$120.00
Strong, stable, and flexible, the Nike Metcon Free 4 is built to help you squeeze every ounce of performance from your training program. Extra support in the heel and at the midfoot adds stability and support while you power through sets, while next-gen chain-link mesh keeps you cool through even the most intense agility drills.
Courtesy of Retailer - 5/18
Metcon 8 Men's Training Shoes
Nike
nike.com
$130.00
One training shoe to rule them all. Nike’s Metcon 8 are the training shoes to buy if you’re only planning to buy one pair. This best-selling model has been a staple in The Swoosh’s line-up for years, delivering solid performance, stability, and all-around comfort for whatever you’re getting up to and into. All of this makes them not only some of the best Nike shoes for men but some of the best training shoes of the last year.
Courtesy of Retailer - 6/18
Vaporfly 2 Men's Road Racing Shoes
Nike
nike.com
$250.00
The latest generation of Nike’s much-loved Vaporfly (the aptly named Vaporfly 2) builds on all the best features of its predecessor: Rock solid support, ultra-responsive cushioning, and a featherweight design. The result is a best-in-class road racing shoe that’s ready to tackle everything from 10Ks to marathons in style.
Courtesy of Retailer - 7/18
Invincible 3 Men's Road Running Shoes
Nike
nike.com
$180.00
For the road runner who values comfort above all else (and is that pretty much all of us?), there’s the Nike Invincible 3. These sneaks are built for the long run with the brand’s highest cushioning for maximum underfoot comfort, mile after mile. They provide excellent bounce with extraordinary “springiness” that helps to keep you moving forward.
Courtesy of Retailer - 8/18
Pegasus 39 Men's Road Running Shoes
Nike
nike.com
$130.00
The Nike Pegasus has been a staple among runners for years. It’s among the brand’s lightest-weight models, and this year’s Pegasus 39 is the lightest ever. Overall weight drops by nearly an ounce (for the men’s version), while maintaining the same comfort and quality the model is known for. We especially love the addition of an extra Air Zoom pod to the heel for even more cushioning.
Courtesy of Retailer - 9/18
Savaleos Weightlifting Shoes
Nike
nike.com
$120.00
When you're lifting serious weight, you want—you need—stable, reliable footwear that’s guaranteed to keep you safe and sure-footed. Nike’s Savaleos feature a wide, flat base to keep your feet well-planted. The midsole is extra rigid, with just enough give and heel lift for maximum power transfer when you’re rocking those seriously explosive sets.
Courtesy of Retailer - 10/18
React Infinity 3 Men's Road Running Shoes
Nike
nike.com
$79.97
Nike’s Reach Infinity 3 remain one of its best, most time-tested shoes. Technically built for road running, they offer excellent cushioning that’s both soft and supportive. It’s a design that’s purpose-built for brisk morning walks, 5Ks, and everything in between. Everything that makes this a solid running shoe is also why it’s our pick for the best Nike shoe for walking, too.
Courtesy of Retailer - 11/18
Air Monarch IV Men's Training Shoes
Nike
nike.com
$54.97
We get it: The modern Nike look might be a little too bold for your taste. Nike’s Air Monarch IV combines leather with classic good looks that recall the brand’s 90s aesthetic. Call them a “modern throwback.” A durable rubber outsole ensures rock-solid traction for safe, reliable training on any surface. Inside, an encapsulated Air-Sole cushion runs the full length of the dad shoe for maximum comfort and support.
Courtesy of Retailer - 12/18
Air Force 1 '07 Men's Shoes
Nike
nike.com
$110.00
With ultra-clean good looks, the Air Force 1 ‘07 remains one of our favorite Nike shoes for men. These original court-ready kicks are still fresh with the same stitched overlays for maximum durability. We love them in either of the two off-the-shelf colors (white or blacked-out), or you can opt to design your own with any number of infinite color combinations.
Courtesy of Retailer - 13/18
Air Jordan 1 Mid Shoes
Nike
nike.com
$125.00
Fresh, clean, and classic. The latest Air Jordan 1 Mid leans heavy on inspiration from the original AJ1’s. Jordan fans can feel like they own a piece of history with this revamped design that blends the best parts of the original with a modern twist. Because there is no substitute.
Courtesy of Retailer - 14/18
Blazer Mid '77 Vintage Men's Shoes
Nike
nike.com
$105.00
Nike’s Blazer Mid ‘77 Vintage hearkens back to the 70s and a time when the brand wasn’t a household name (yet). These vintage men’s high-tops have hardly changed at all in the more than four decades since the first prototypes debuted on the disco-era basketball scene. If you’re looking for the classic, timeless Nike high-top, this is it.
Courtesy of Retailer - 15/18
Retro GTS Men's Shoe
Nike
nike.com
$70.00
Off the court, the GTS 97 are our favorite retro kicks for everyday wear. The aesthetic is clean, fun, and no-frills for when you want to keep it simple yet stylish. They’re a clear nod to the original fan favorite of the 90s (right down to the herringbone-patterned sole) but with an updated insole, metal eyelets, and an embroidered logo.
Courtesy of Retailer - 16/18
Air Jordan 1 Low Men's Shoes
Nike
nike.com
$110.00
When a pair of high-tops is a little too aggressive for your everyday look, the Air Jordan 1 Low keeps things clean, fresh, and simple. The latest generation pulls heavy inspiration from the original AJ1’s of the mid-80s but with subtle modern updates to bring it into the new millennium.
Courtesy of Retailer - 17/18
Air Max 270 Men's Shoes
Nike
nike.com
$160.00
If vintage isn’t your thing, Nike’s Air Max 270 delivers a modern aesthetic that’s bright, crisp, and athletic but with a dash of streetwear-friendly style. They show off the brand’s best footwear innovations with one of the largest heel windows to date, all available in a wide variety of colors.
Courtesy of Retailer - 18/18
Nike x Supreme Air Force 1 "Mini Box Logo White" Sneakers
Nike
farfetch.com
$169.00
We’re suckers for a good collab; even better: A sneaker collab. Nike teamed up with Supreme on these one-of-a-kind Air Force 1’s. The simply named “Mini Box Logo White” kicks feature a crisp white leather exterior with a white, 100% rubber sole. Subtle branding, including the Supreme logo and bold red Supreme-branded laces, help set these apart.
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