Mid-30s, mom of 3—running is my “me time” and I need shoes that protect my lower back. Fit & Feel: Snug at first, but they broke in quickly. ReactX foam gives soft, responsive cushioning without feeling mushy, and the stability feels natural. Design: Sleek look with a bold color I love—easy to wear beyond runs, chasing the kids at soccer practice and beyond Fabric: Breathable mesh keeps my feet cool, and padding around the heel/tongue makes them extra comfortable. What I Liked Most: The balance of cushioning and support—it’s noticeably easier on my back and hips after runs. What I’d Change: Slightly heavy, and the forefoot rubber wears faster on pavement.

I really like the Nike Structure 26 for running. The shoes are very light and have the perfect amount of support for my needs. I only run about once a week and then lift the other days. I find these are great for running, lifting, and also just chasing around kiddos all day. I am typically between a 6.5 and 7. I got these in a 7 and I am happy with that decision. They are made of a very breathable fabric. I love the vibrant pink color. Gives a fun pop to my running fits. Overall a great shoe I would recommend.

Straight out of the box, the Nike Structure 26 has that wow factor. While its fun bright color is aesthetically pleasing and exciting to wear, it also helps during low light visibility conditions due to its Hyper Pink color and reflective areas on its sides. I am currently wearing it for daily activities, walks, hikes with my family and occasional runs. The underfoot has just the right amount of sink-in softness and rebounds smoothly. It is plush, stable, supportive, offers cushioning and is particularly comfortable. For this reason, I used it on recovery days as the breaking-in phase. The tongue and color have lots of padding which I am not used to but I consider them a plus. The mesh fabric is breathable and of very high quality. The fit is just right, true to size, snug enough to feel supportive and is becoming more comfortable with every use. I found the Nike Structure 26 to be more comfortable and natural than other running shoes that I own. Unfortunately, the outsole rubber in the Structure 26 is already showing some wear although it has good traction. The tongue could be a bit slimmer, but I'm being nitpicky here. All in all, I love it and I got many compliments about its aesthetics. It's true to size, comfortable and has extra support and stability.