I’ve enjoyed running in HOKA’S, but for some reason a higher ride in this Nike never lost its awkward feel.

For reasons best known to Nike, the Zoom Structure has rarely had a plushly padded tongue or heel lining. Thankfully, the Structure 20’s tongue quilting is nowhere as bad as the Structure 18. Both the tongue and heel are moderately padded. However, runners who’re switching to the Structure from brands such as Saucony and Brooks will notice the utilitarian feel of the Structure.The rearfoot rides flat because there’s nothing there except for the dual-density foam and the outsole. Though the open foam area below the heel plus the removable insole helps with the cushioning, the rearfoot is noticeably firm. Two shoes from New Balance complement the Structure 21 perfectly. The first is the newly released 1260V7 – a cushioned stability model. The second shoe is the 1500V3, one of our favorite road racers which combine lightweight cushioning with mild support. SIMILAR MID-PRICED SUPPORT SHOES The excessive outwards bias or lean of the older Structures (17, 19) is no longer present on the 21. The rearfoot has a bit of an outer bias due to the midsole groove and the beveled heel, but only slightly so. The rest of the upper fits beautifully. The midfoot fit is far superior to the Flywire-based cinching of the Structure 18 and 19. However, the Zoom Structure 21 is significantly lighter than the 20. The heavier weight of the latter means that users are more likely to suffer from foot fatigue. The Flymesh upper of the 20th version provides structural support while promoting air circulation throughout the shoe. In contrast, the 21st iteration features a lightweight seamless wrap-knit mesh which envelops the foot and expands to mould around the shape of the foot for a second-skin fit. Alternative Nike Running Shoes

A new heel clip adds an extra element of heel support to this year’s Structure. This is a feature that we’ve seen on the Infinity Run series for many years. This year’s InfinityRN 4 doesn’t have it anymore. When it comes to support, the Structure 25 is currently the most supportive trainer in the Nike lineup. I’m a mild overpronator with flat feet and I find it stable but the prominent arch is a bit too overbearing. I think it will provide enough support for most overpronators but it’s more suited to runners with high arches. In his experience the older versions with the medial cage held up much better than the Dynamic Support in the 20 (and 21), which compressed inward as the miles were added, while the outsole durability remained the same despite its overhaul in structure. The Structure 23 felt like a supportive neutral trainer, not a “true” stability trainer. I reviewed both the Structure 23 and 24 (the 24 was only an upper update). I found them to be the best versions of the Structure to date because they felt stable and supportive without the firm ride or poking arch sensation that you normally associate with stability trainers.

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The new midsole made Structure a few mm higher (while maintaining a 10mm drop from heel down to toe height), and ironically, I kept feeling like I wanted the shoe to be closer to the ground, before I even learned about this change. The lacing panel and the Flywire areas are now reinforced with a thinner and transparent laminate which also helps reduce weight. I know what Nike is trying to do with the Structure 25 and the latest InfinityRN 4: they want to push runners who need support away from the InfinityRN to the Structure and vice versa.