Nike LunarGlide 8 Shoe Review
The Nike Lunarglide 8 is a special kind of shoe. It’s mildly supportive when you need it and not when you don’t. Nike LunarGlide 8 can fit a broad range of foot types, but that doesn’t mean it’s perfect for everyone. If you need an extremely supportive or high cushioned shoe, the Nike LunarGlide 8 probably isn’t a shoe for you. If you need a mildly supportive or neutral shoe, it could be a great option.
While I never ran in the Nike LunarGlide 7s or any previous model of the Nike LunarGlude, I had put them on before. They felt too supportive, and it was a shoe I didn’t need. The update from the Nike LunarGlide 7 to Nike LunarGlide 8 made it less supportive and a shoe I wanted to try.
Nike LunarGlide 8 Fit:
The Nike LunarGlide 8 now uses the flyknit upper that many other Nike shoes use. The Nike LunarGlide 8 fit is similar to other Nike Flyknit shoes, but it’s different than previous Nike LunarGlide models. It’s not a good or bad thing, and the flyknit upper accommodates wider feet (like mine) as well as those with a higher instep. The heel counter fits securely on the foot.
The laser-cut, engineered mesh allows the Nike Lunarglide 8 to fit comfortably for many people. A lot of brands are going towards a seamless upper, and it’s a good thing. I usually wear a size 10, and the size 10 of the Nike LunarGlide 8 was the best fit for my foot.
Due to changes in fit, it’s not a shoe I would just order online because you’ve worn that size the previous year.
Nike LunarGlide 8 Ride:
As I mentioned, I’ve never run in the Nike LunarGlide before and in fact, on paper, it’s not exactly a shoe that would make sense for me. Since the Nike Lunarglide 8 is a special design that works for runners who need mild stability shoe and those who need nothing, it can work for a few different people. (Sorry friends, not going to try a shoe that would injure me “for the sake of the blog).
Due to the “lunarlon foam,” the ride of the Nike Lunarglide 8 is light and soft. It doesn’t have a lot of cushion but more than a racing flat. The Nike Lunarglide 8 is not a shoe I’m comfortable running more than 10 miles in, but some people might get away with it. Based on the design, I’m curious to see how much mileage it will be before the shoe breaks down.
Something interesting about the design pattern of the bottom of the Nike Lunarglide 8 is how many rocks it collects. I’ve only run into this problem with a couple of different shoes (including the Newtons). It’s not a make or break for the shoe, but you will hear a little clicking noise when (not if but when) a rock gets stuck in between the layers.
The major difference in the ride is the stability factor. The Nike LunarGlide 8 is far less stable than the Nike LunarGlide 7. If this is something you needed from the shoe, I would be more hesitant. For me, this is a good thing and why a neutral runner like myself likes and can use the shoe.
Nike Lunarglide 8 Conclusion:
While I never ran in the Nike LunarGlide 7, I do know it’s a drastic and significant change. That change is why I can run in the 8, but it’s a change that many running in the 7 might not appreciate. I would go to your local store before purchasing it. Due to the changes, it’s not a shoe I would recommend ordering online, just because you’ve worn several models.
I do like the shoe and will continue to run in it until it wears out.
Nike Lunarglide 8. Pros:
- Less stable and can fit a broad range of foot types
- No seem upper allows accommodating bunions and wide feet
Nike Lunarglide 8 Cons:
- Drastic changes from the Nike LunarGlide 7 to Nike LunarGlide 8
- Collects a lot of small rocks underneath
Not too many “similar” models of shoes to compare too.
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Questions for you:
What shoe are you currently running in?
Do you have any shoes that collect rocks underneath?
I just cannot do Nike shoes. They never fit me right. These look terrible IMO.
I currently run in Launch 3 and Pureflow 5 from Brooks.
I cannot deal with shoes that collect rocks. They make the clicking sound where the rock strikes the pavement and if I can feel it on my foot I have to stop and remove it. Annoying!
Ran my marathon in Brooks Launch 3 and love them. Still rocking the UA Speedform Geminis too because they are cushy.
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I race in Launches and train in Ghosts, so I have never really given Nike a try. I played basketball in high school and those shoes collected rocks in them like crazy (don’t ask me why an indoor shoe got rocks in them)! It feels like mini-jagged roller blades in your shoes!
Oh no. Now I’m scared. The LunarGlide is the ONLY shoe I have ever been able to run a marathon in without my feet killing me. I need some stability– neutral doesn’t work for me. I bought a pair of these online at Running Warehouse and have not tried them yet. But I guess I should try them within the 90 day return window. If my only marathon shoe that works doesn’t work anymore, I will be really sad. Why change a good thing. WHY????
I can’t even spend a day at work (entire shifts on my feet) in my Lunerglides! They were cheap and I bought them as my non-running sneakers but they have no support and feel like kids play foam! 🙁 I’ve been running in pegasus for yearsssss and love them! Thanks for the reviews! I love them!
That’s interesting because they are a great shoe for running and I do like to walk around them in. The Pegasus or Vomero are still my favorite shoe from Nike though 🙂