The first, most obvious issue was that the laces are too short - There's barely enough to tie them into a bow. Then it was clear pretty quickly that there's not enough arch support. I tried adding small arch inserts on top of the original insert, but there's not enough depth in the shoe to allow for that - the arch and my foot cannot both fit inside. Then I tried removing the original inserts and putting in more supportive ones. Again, with the thicker inserts, my foot feels like it's being pushed up out of the shoe. The shoes also gape open near the top lace holes every time I take a step. Overall, these are the worst Nikes I've owned. I understand why they were cheap. I've been mostly continuing to wear my old sneakers because these just aren't it.
Highly Rated

Nike Run Defy
Women's Road Running Shoes
23% off
- Colour Shown: White/Black/Pure Platinum
- Style: HM9593-103
- Country/Region of Origin: Indonesia, Vietnam
Nike Run Defy
23% off
Run by your own rules in the all-new Nike Defy. A foam midsole, breathable upper and reliable traction combine to make a shoe that's raring for runs of all lengths and paces.
Key features
- The mesh on the upper adds breathability.
- A foam midsole delivers a soft ride.
- Flex grooves create a cushioned effect for your run.
- The Waffle outsole is a made from a durable, flexible material that helps keep you on the move.
- Increased rubber on the outsole provides traction and durability.
Product details
- Weight: 233 grams approx. (Women's size 6)
- Heel-to-toe drop: 10mm
- Colour Shown: White/Black/Pure Platinum
- Style: HM9593-103
- Country/Region of Origin: Indonesia, Vietnam
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Reviews (19)
Reviews (19)
4.5 stars
Disappointing.
Rosey54e0297a35514fdbb4d7de26b47ff003 - 09 Nov 2025
Comfort!
Elizabethf843a4f85e5c4a51b9dde76d3fee4d79 - 04 Nov 2025
So comfortable! Feels like walking on a cloud!
Mary608588663 - 29 Oct 2025
The shoe runs a size small, which made it a bit snug for running. Also the laces are too short and get untied too often.

Nike Run Defy
23% off
The breathable upper, reliable traction and foam midsole deliver all-day comfort.
Engineered for
Road running
Cushioning
All-day comfort
Shoe weight
Approx. 233g (women's size 5.5)
Heel-to-toe drop
10mm
Tech specs
Shoe weight
Approx. 233g (women's size 5.5)
Heel-to-toe drop
10mm






