I've been using these Nike Ultrafly shoes for both training and outdoor walks, and they're absolutely fantastic! The comfort level is incredible - I can wear them for hours without any issues, and they provide perfect support whether I'm working out or just taking long walks. My daughter calls them my "highlighter shoes" because of the bright crimson color, and I love how eye-catching they are! The grip is excellent on all surfaces, they feel super durable, and honestly they've exceeded all my expectations. If you want a versatile, comfortable shoe that performs great and looks amazing, these are it. Highly recommend!

Nike Ultrafly
Men's Trail-Racing Shoes
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Manifest your mountainous best, when the trail ahead is skiddy and uncertain. Our all-new championship trail-racing shoe melds our best speed components from the running world with what you need to plant your flag first at the finishing line. It offers peak performance, sleek speed and endurance for those who want to summit nature's playground.
- Colour Shown: Dusty Cactus/Glacier Blue/Field Purple/Opti Yellow
- Style: DX1978-301
Nike Ultrafly
The carbon-fibre Flyplate and enhanced grip fuel your trail-racing speed.
Manifest your mountainous best, when the trail ahead is skiddy and uncertain. Our all-new championship trail-racing shoe melds our best speed components from the running world with what you need to plant your flag first at the finishing line. It offers peak performance, sleek speed and endurance for those who want to summit nature's playground.
Trail speed
A carbon-fibre Flyplate, layered between ZoomX foam and a knit fabric-wrapped midsole, gives you a propulsive and springy feel. It helps you stay fresh to continue pushing the limits of speed.
Grippy traction pattern
A Vibram exclusive Ultrafly outsole made with Vibram Megagrip has a sticky rubber that works with a chevron lug pattern. They combine to provide grip when going uphill or downhill, even in wet weather.
Grippy lugs
This exclusive outsole also features Vibram Litebase and Traction Lug technologies. The result is a lightweight, durable outsole that gives you great grip wherever your run takes you.
Stable on the trail
A flat bottom and minimised cross rocker give you optimal stability on trail terrain while heel-to-toe rocker provides smooth transition. Engineered zones of support in the midfoot help keep you secure.
Durability Where You Need It
The fabric wrap on the midsole helps to cushion the foam from the elements and abrasion of being on the trails. Hard-wearing abrasion-resistant materials provide durability.
More benefits
- Vapor Weave mesh on the upper provides breathability.
- Foam midsole adds cushioning.
Product details
- Weight: approx. 300g (men's size 9)
- Heel-to-toe drop: 8.5mm
- Reflective design details
- Not intended for use as personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Colour Shown: Dusty Cactus/Glacier Blue/Field Purple/Opti Yellow
- Style: DX1978-301
Free Delivery and Returns
Free standard delivery with your Nike Membership.
- You can return your order free of charge, within 30 days. Some exclusions apply.
Reviews (89)
Reviews (89)
4.4 stars
Love my “highlighter shoes”
IanK954604411 - 21 Jun 2025
Good place to start if getting into trail running
Zachary159526030 - 22 Apr 2025
I like the comfort in the shoe, I did a 10 mile hike/run on the trails and fire roads in the state park near my house and the shoes did the job.
Love em
patrickp713789906 - 16 Jun 2025
Supper responsive, very cushioned on the heel not much on the front, very stiff! Stiffer than vaporflys 3 but you don't really feel it on your feet I used em on roads too and they felt wonderful probably better than in trails

Nike Ultrafly
Engineered for
Trail racing
Terrain
Less to highly technical
Cushioning
Maximum
Shoe weight
Approx. 300g (men's size 9)
Heel-to-toe drop
8.5mm
Tech specs
Shoe weight
Approx. 300g (men's size 9)
Heel-to-toe drop
8.5mm
Powered by
ZoomX foam, carbon-fibre Flyplate & Vibram® Megagrip