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Nike Zoom Ja Fly 4
Sprint raceNike

Zoom Ja Fly 4

Nike's lightest sprint spike, built for explosive 60m-400m track racing with a revamped stiff plate and aggressive pin grip.

$125MSRP
Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
Terrain
track
Primary use
Sprint race
Races
5K–10K
Also good for
Middle-distance race
Cushion
minimal
Firmness
firm
Drop
0mm
Stack
not published
Widths
standard
Speed intervalsShort distanceLightweightRace day
Our read

The Zoom Ja Fly 4 is a pure sprint spike aimed at 100m-200m athletes, with capable 400m range thanks to a stiffened plate and strong traction. It is a specialist tool for the track and nothing else.

Ride

Extremely light and firm with a revamped stiff plate for power transfer and aggressive spike grip; comfortable out of the box with good sole support for a spike.

Fit

Fits small with a snug toebox; Nike recommends sizing up a half size, and wider-footed athletes may need to size up or wear socks.

Best for

Sprinters racing 60m through 400m, especially the 100m and 200m, looking for the lightest possible plate spike.

Avoid if

You need any distance running, cushioning, or a shoe for surfaces other than the track.

Sources
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