


On the heel however, there is plenty of rubber for durability. The lugs on the outsole are put together in a wave-like pattern. It is designed with cutouts that span from back to front to make the foot transition easy. The outsole of the shoe is as minimal as it can get. The midsole also includes a Zoom Air Bag in the forefoot, which is what makes it responsive. While it cannot be compared with modern foams it is soft for a shoe in this range. The midsole uses a proprietary cushioned foam, which is quite springy and responsive. In comparison to Nike Pegasus 38 which has 10mm drop and 33mm stack height, one can feel the ground more distinctly. At the stack height of 20mm, it is quite a low profile shoe, and is designed for short distances and speed training. Nike’s Rival Fly 3 is a lightweight shoe, and weighs around 210gms. While its design language is similar to Zoom Fly and VaporFly, it has no similarity in terms of how the shoe is constructed. Like other shoes that use “Rival” prefix, Rival Fly 3 is affordable. In its 3rd edition, Rival Fly 3 fills the gap in Nike running shoes line-up that is left void by discontinued Zoom Elite, and the directional change of Pegasus. Similar to Vaporfly, it has a highly tapered heel and swoosh extending all the way to top of the upper, and feels fast. Take the design language of VaporFly and build an affordable shoe for everyday use, then it is Nike Rival Fly. An overlay that wraps around the toes makes it durable.High-abrasion rubber along the sole for durability.A traditional collar provides a comfortable fit for your heel.Mesh feels light and breathable around your toes.
