Nike launches Ultrafly Trail Racing Shoe

After more than two years of rigorous testing and development with elite Nike Trail athletes, Nike Running designers have created the Nike Ultrafly, the brand's first trail shoe to feature a carbon plate in the sole. The Ultrafly is tailored specifically to the needs of trail runners who want to race and navigate trails at a speedy pace.

In 2021, Nike Running footwear designers set out to create a trail-racing shoe, applying learnings from the company's road-running innovations and tuning them to the unique needs of trail runners. Nike Trail athlete Tyler Green was the team's original test pilot, wearing the shoes for more than 1,000 training miles and racing in the 100-mile Western States Endurance Run, finishing in the top five for three consecutive races.

Tyler Green, Nike Trail athlete

With the goal of providing trail runners with exceptional grip on tough terrain, Nike and Vibram joined forces to build a new and exclusive sole design for the Ultrafly. The Ultrafly's outsole features Vibram's Litebase technology, offering a lightweight, agile outsole design with Vibram Traction Lug technology and Vibram MegaGrip compound for optimal traction.

Brittany Peterson, Nike Trail athlete

For the first time in Nike Trail, the Ultrafly features a carbon Flyplate positioned between the ZoomX foam in the sole and a fabric-wrapped midsole (the shoe part that connects the upper to the outsole). The heel-to-toe rocker underfoot supports a smooth transition with each step, and the VaporWeave upper ensures lightweight comfort for miles of racing on the trails.

The Nike Ultrafly will be released in limited quantities in Europe beginning on 27 July and will be available for all runners to purchase starting in August at Nike.com and selected specialist retailers.

• Weight: Women's 5.5: 249g; Men's 9: 300g
• Offset: 8.5mm
• Stack height: (Men's 9/Women's 9) Forefoot: 30mm; Heel: 38.5mm
• Lug height: 3.5mm
• Price: $250