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* {{H:flexibility}}. The Zoom Streak is remarkably flexible, especially in the forefoot area. While it does have a TPU shank in the midfoot, this doesn't do anything, good or bad.

* {{H:outsole}}. The outsole covers all the contact patches and provides good grip. The forefoot has slightly raised lugs in the Nike waffle pattern.

* {{H:upper}}. The upper is very thin and breathable, with no padding except around the ankle opening. The ankle opening is cut very low on the sides, rising slightly higher at the rear than other shoes. I quite liked this unusual shape, but it might not suit everyone. There is a slightly softer lining around the midfoot where the laces attach, which is intended to hold the midfoot better, but didn't seem to make any difference.

* {{H:tongue}}. The tongue is thin and unpadded, but comfortable.

=How Far Can I Run in the Streak? =

Different runners want different levels of cushioning, so this shoe may not suit everyone. Some runners want a [[Minimax]] shoe when they run a 5K, while others will run a 100 mile race barefoot. Most people find that as the distance increases, they want a little more cushioning to protect their feet from the pounding and to offset a little of the fatigue that sets in over time. You can see from the charts below how the cushioning compares with other shoes I've tested for some comparisons. Remember that a thicker, firmer shoe would have the same cushioning rating as a thinner, softer shoe, but would feel rather different. Personally, I'm happy running in the Streak for the marathon distance, and I'd use it in a road 50 mile race without hesitation. For longer distances I'd probably use the [[Hoka Clifton]], either for the entire race or for the last portion.

=Comparisons=

Here are some direct comparisons with its potential competition.

|[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-6-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 outside]]

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==Nike Zoom Streak LT and New Balance RC1600==

The [[New Balance RC1600]] is another similar shoe. The Streak is more flexible, and I find the upper is a little more comfortable, though you're unlikely to notice unless you run in them back to back. Both shoes are excellent, and I'd recommend choosing between them based more on price and fit than anything else.

|[[File:New-Balance-RC1600V2-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|New Balance RC1600V2 outside]]

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==Nike Zoom Streak LT‏ and New Balance RC5000==

The Zoom Streak LT‏ lighter than many shoes, but the [[New Balance RC5000]] is extreme. The RC5000 is about half the weight of the Zoom Streak LT‏, and while not as well cushioned, it does the job. If you want to run faster, and you're okay with the cushioning of the RC5000, then it's a wonderful choice. While I love the RC5000, and I want to keep a pair in my stable of running shoes, I'd also want a shoe like the Streak or the Hyper Speed to provide a little more cushioning.

|[[File:New-Balance-MRC-5000-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|New Balance MRC 5000 outside]]

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==Nike Zoom Streak LT‏ and Hoka Clifton==

The Streak and the Clifton are not really competitors; the Clifton is about 50% heavier and provides massively more cushioning. If you're after maximal cushioning then the Clifton is the best choice.

|[[File:Hoka-OneOne-Clifton-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Hoka OneOne Clifton outside]]

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==Nike Zoom Streak LT‏ and Asics GT 2000==

I tend to compare shoes against my benchmark "normal running shoe", the [[Asics GT 2000]]. The GT 2000 weights just over half as much again as the Streak, but actually provides less cushioning in the heel and only slightly more in the forefoot. The GT 2000 has a more padded upper, but the comfort is not as different as you might think. What the GT 2000 does give you that the Streak lacks is lots of over engineered attempts to manipulate your stride, attempts that [[The Science of Running Shoes]] indicates are all in vain.

|[[File:Asics-GT2000-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Asics GT2000 outside]]

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=A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes=

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