nike flyknit zoom agility purple and grey women | Our verdict

When it comes to lightweight daily trainers on a budget, Nike nailed it with the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color. "Barely there", is the most apt way we can describe this shoe that truly feels like we're running barefoot. With its snug, sock-like fit the shoe seems to wrap itself around our foot while its incredibly flexible and forgiving nature leaves us feeling fresh after every session. Although we were certainly able to hit high speeds in this feathery shoe, we found that it's best suited for more steady paces for short to moderate distances.

nike flyknit zoom agility purple and grey women Pros

  • Feather-light on the foot
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  • Good impact dampening
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  • Secure sock-like fit
  • Works well in the winter
  • Keeps the feet warm
  • High-quality and durable upper
  • Can handle gym day and some other activities
  • Sleek design
  • Budget-friendly

nike flyknit zoom agility purple and grey women Cons

  • Too toasty for warm weather
  • Not ideal for speedwork or long distances
  • Too broad for those with narrow feet

Audience verdict

76
Bad!

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We recommend the Nike nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color as an excellent choice for: 

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  • forefoot/midfoot striking runners who want a flexible mid-drop road shoe that can bend it like Beckham
  • Those in cooler climates looking for a warm shoe that performs well in frigid conditions
  • Active individuals in the market for a shoe that can take on other fitness activities and gym days

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The shoe's Flyknit upper demonstrates lacklustre breathability in our smoke test which makes it a less than ideal choice for warm weather runs. The Allbirds Tree Dasher 2.0 is a more breezy option that also has a sock-like fit.

While the feathery nature of the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color does allow us to push the pace to a certain extent, it lacks the responsiveness to be a dedicated tempo shoe. We recommend checking out the Saucony Kinvara 14 nike flyknit zoom agility purple and grey women. 

Additionally, long-distance runners will benefit from a shoe with more protective cushioning underfoot like the Puma Magnify Nitro 2 instead. 

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Runners with narrow feet will find themselves floating around in the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color's spacious toebox. We recommend checking out the Skechers Go RUN Ride 11 coral pink on black nike roshe blue light. 

The nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color is a neutral shoe with a ride that's not at all supportive for those with overpronating strides. The Nike Structure 25 is a stability shoe that promotes a more neutral gait that will suit those runners better as daily trainers. 

Breathability

We pumped the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color full of smoke to get an idea of how navy it is. As we can see from the footage of the test, it takes quite some time before smoke is finally able to start filtering out the shoe. It struggles its way through the Flyknit upper in wisps that seem to escape haphazardly throughout the shoe. 

The Saucony Triumph 20, meanwhile, is a true smoke show in this test earning it a perfect 5 out of 5. 

This lackluster performance earns the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color a breathability score of 2 out of 5 which confirms its warm and insulated nature. While this may not be ideal for hot days, it's certainly beneficial as the mercury drops during the cooler months. 

While the light is visible through a cross-section of its upper, the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color doesn't allow any of it to peek through any pores in the material. This serves to illuminate the shoe's below-average breathability to a certain extent. 

Our microscope provides further clarification as it shows how where woven the shoe's Flyknit upper really is; with only barely perceptible little gaps that allow any kind of airflow through the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color. 

Nike nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color Breathability

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Test results
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Average 3.8
Compared to 212 running shoes
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

For what it lacks in breathability the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color Flyknit upper makes up for in strength. Firing up our Dremel to 5K RPM to simulate some extreme wear and tear, we set it against the shoe's toebox with 3.2N of force. 

Upon inspecting the damage in the aftermath of the test, we found that our tool had merely frayed some of the outer material and failed to penetrate the toebox all the way. This earns the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color a toebox durability score of 4 out of 5 which is very respectable for a daily trainer with no protective overlays. 

Nike nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color Toebox durability

Compare that to the devastation we had wrought upon the ASICS Gel Pulse 13 in this same test.

Test results
nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color 4
Average 2.4
Compared to 146 running shoes
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

Heel padding durability

Next, we set our sights on the heel collar and set our Dremel against the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color once more. 

It proved to be even more resistant to the abrasive force of our tool's grinding element as after four seconds it was barely left with a scuff. This leads us to give the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color a well-earned perfect score for heel padding durability. We therefore don't believe that wearing a hole in the heel from excessive rubbing will be the cause of retiring this shoe early.

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Test results
nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color 5
Average 3.1
Compared to 142 running shoes
Number of shoes
1
Heel padding durability
5

Outsole hardness

Pressing our durometer against the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color's outsole gives us a reading of 79 HC. This is about as hard as our current lab average which usually indicate a good mix of grip and durability. 

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Test results
nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color 79.0 HC
Average 80.2 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 263 running shoes
Number of shoes
54.9 HC
Outsole hardness
92.8 HC

Outsole durability

To test that last claim, we got the Dremel spinning at 10 K RPM and set it against the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color one last time. 

After twenty-two seconds of punishment, we found that we had lopped off 0.8 mm of rubber from the outsole. This makes the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color's outsole about as durable as average and leads us to predict that the shoe should last a good 400 to 500 miles before the tread starts giving out significantly. 

Nike nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color Outsole durability
Test results
nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color 0.8 mm
Average 0.9 mm
Compared to 124 running shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

At 2.5 mm thick according to our caliper measurements, the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color's outsole is a little shy of our current lab average. This is a good amount of rubber to wear through without weighing the shoe down, especially considering the rubber's performance in our last test. However, with the shoe so lightweight already, a touch more rubber would definitely add to the shoe's longevity. 

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Test results
nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color 2.5 mm
Average 3.2 mm
Compared to 282 running shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole thickness
6.6 mm

Weight

As alluded to in the previous section, the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color is incredibly lightweight. Tipping our scale at only 6.9 oz (197g), it's truly a barely-there running shoe. When combined with its snug, sock-like fit, we had to keep checking our feet during our test runs to make sure they were still on. 

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Test results
nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color 6.95 oz (197g)
Average 9.35 oz (265g)
Compared to 283 running shoes
Number of shoes
5.26 oz (149g)
Weight
12.56 oz (356g)

Cushioning

Heel stack

The nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color has quite a low profile, with its stack measuring only 25.6 mm thick according to our caliper. This is still a good amount of foam underfoot to protect our feet from the harsh impact of landings while keeping us stable and low to the ground. 

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Test results
nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color 25.6 mm
Average 33.6 mm
Compared to 282 running shoes
Number of shoes
7.6 mm
Heel stack
42.7 mm

Forefoot stack

We measured the forefoot stack to be 18.7 mm thick which is also quite a bit short of our current lab average. This also affords forefoot strikers a decent amount of impact dampening but a lot more ground feel. 

Nike nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color Forefoot stack

For forefoot strikers who prefer having more protective foam at the forefoot, the womens nike free flyknit chukka sneakers is another sock-like shoe that we recommend looking into. 

Test results
nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color 18.7 mm
Average 24.9 mm
Compared to 282 running shoes
Number of shoes
7.6 mm
Forefoot stack
35.8 mm

Drop

The difference in our stack measurements leaves the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color with a heel drop of 6.9 mm, thus classifying it as a mid-drop shoe. This offset is quite versatile as it will suit the stride of most runners whether forefoot, midfoot, or heel striking. 

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For a better understanding of drop heights, check out this in-depth guide that thoroughly explores the matter. 

Test results
nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color 6.9 mm
Average 8.7 mm
Compared to 282 running shoes
Number of shoes
-0.8 mm
Drop
16.1 mm

Insole thickness

Using our caliper again, we measured the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color's insole to be 5 mm thick. This is ever so slightly thicker than average and leaves us with a nice and cushy footbed to sink into during our landings in this shoe. 

Test results
nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color 5.0 mm
Average 4.4 mm
Compared to 278 running shoes
Number of shoes
1.5 mm
Insole thickness
7.3 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

Pressing our durometer against the midsole yields a reading of 26 HA. While this is slightly firmer than average, it still provides a balanced level of cushioning to our landings. 

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This somewhat firm nature means that the midsole is keen to retain its shape and has a pretty good rebound as our weight shifts forward in the shoe. As such, the midsole doesn't feel dull by any means. 

That said, while the shoe can handle quick paces, especially by virtue of its featherweight stature, it doesn't have the snappiness or springiness we expect from a speedy shoe that will crack PRs. We recommend looking into the similarly low-profile and sock-like womens nike free flyknit chukka sneakers nike kobe 9 elite shoes and lebron 12.

Test results
nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color 26.0 HA
Average 21.3 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 210 running shoes
Number of shoes
8.5 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
41.5 HA

Difference in midsole softness in cold

We placed the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color in our freezer to observe the effects of cold conditions on the midsole. After twenty minutes, we took another durometer reading of the midsole and found that it only became 10.1% firmer once appropriately chilled. As such, the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color's midsole is much more consistent than average which means that the shoe's ride won't be compromised by frigid weather. 

Test results
nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color 10.1%
Average 25.7%
Compared to 209 running shoes
Number of shoes
0%
Difference in midsole softness in cold
100%

Stability

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The nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color does very little to mitigate the lateral movements of our stride, making its ride not particularly stable. While this shouldn't be much of an issue for those with a neutral gait, we recommend that overpronators look into a shoe with more corrective features like the Nike Structure 25 or the Brooks Hyperion GTS to avoid injury. 

Torsional rigidity

The nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color put up almost no resistance to our manual manipulations, with us basically able to wring the shoe out in our hands. This earns the shoe the lowest torsional rigidity score of 1 out of 5 on our subjective scale. As such, the shoe is able to contort and twist along with the natural movements of the foot which, while unstable, translates to an extremely comfy and forgiving ride when we are running on level roads. 

Test results
nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color 1
Average 3.2
Compared to 261 running shoes
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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The heel is similarly pliable, with no structure to it apart from a pillow of padding that gives the rearfoot some shape. This also contributes to the shoe's barely-there sensation underfoot as it ecs no pressure on our tendons and does nothing to mitigate lateral rolling of our heels. 

Test results
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Average 2.8
Compared to 245 running shoes
Number of shoes
1
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5

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We found the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color's midsole to be slightly wider than average at 115.9 mm wide at the forefoot. This gives us more than enough of a base for surefooted landings and toe-offs as forefoot strikers. 

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Test results
nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color 115.9 mm
Average 113.6 mm
Compared to 283 running shoes
Number of shoes
100.5 mm
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126.5 mm

Midsole width in the heel

Meanwhile, back at the heel, the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color's midsole is on par with our current lab average, measuring 90.3 mm wide according to our caliper. This also afforded heel strikers a good landing platform that shouldn't feel unsteady. 

Nike nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color Midsole width in the heel
Test results
nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color 90.3 mm
Average 90.4 mm
Compared to 283 running shoes
Number of shoes
74.9 mm
Midsole width in the heel
106.6 mm

Flexibility

Stiffness

We secured the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color to our workbench and found that only 6.2N of force is needed to bend the shoe 90 degrees. This is one of the most flexible results we've come across in the lab and means that a brisk breeze could essentially bend the shoe to the desired point. 

This further contributes to the shoe's natural feeling ride that really had us feeling like we were running around barefoot while testing this shoe as it ecs up no resistance to the flexion of our foot throughout our gait. 

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Test results
nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color 6.1N
Average 29.3N
We use an average of four tests. The video shows one of those tests.
Compared to 265 running shoes
Number of shoes
2.2N
Stiffness
94.4N

Difference in stiffness in cold

We also repeated the flex test after leaving the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color in our freezer for twenty minutes and found that it got 23.4% stiffer. However, it could become 200% and still be much more flexible than the average shoe at room temperature. As such, the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color will feel consistently flexible and forgiving on the foot all year round no matter how low the temperatures drop. The combination of the shoe's performances in our freezer tests plus its warm upper makes it an excellent wintertime companion. 

Test results
nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color 23.4%
Average 37%
Compared to 265 running shoes
Number of shoes
0%
Difference in stiffness in cold
148%

Grip / Traction

Nike's approach with the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color's outsole is unorthodox. They minimised coverage as much as possible to save on weight, while also scoring the rubber and the midsole to form a very minimal tread pattern (as well as to facilitate bending easily as we saw in the previous section). This, surprisingly, provided us with good traction on asphalt roads where the outsole had an almost sandpaper-like quality. However, more slick or wet surfaces did cause us to wobble a bit during our test runs. 

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Size and fit

Toebox width at the widest part

Using our caliper, we measured the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color's toebox to be 104.9 mm wide at its widest point. This is much wider than average and means that broad-footed runners will enjoy an accommodating and comfy fit while those with normal-width feet have a little wiggle room to spare. 

Runners with narrow feet, however, will definitely find this a little too roomy to achieve a secure lockdown at the forefoot. We recommend checking out the nike in season tr 3 womens boots gray nike shox men sequoia. 

Nike nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color Toebox width at the widest part
Test results
nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color 104.9 mm
Average 98.3 mm
Compared to 283 running shoes
Number of shoes
89.5 mm
Toebox width at the widest part
109.1 mm

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The toebox tapers to 80.3 mm wide in the area around the big toe according to our caliper measurements. This is also wider than our current lab average and means that we have plenty of room to splay out naturally within the shoe without butting up against the walls and risking hotspots or blisters.

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Test results
nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color 80.3 mm
Average 78.0 mm
Compared to 157 running shoes
Number of shoes
60.4 mm
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92.5 mm

Tongue: gusset type

The nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color's tongue is integrated into the upper as one solid piece, giving the shoe a sock-like fit. As such, we didn't have to worry about slippage and enjoyed a nice and snug lockdown with the shoe essentially wrapping itself around our foot and virtually disappearing from our minds as we started testing it. 

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Test results
nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color Sock like

Comfort

Tongue padding

With no tongue per se, we measured the area of the upper above the instep and found it to be only 2 mm thick. As such, the laces still felt quite present across our instep once our foot was locked in and ready to go, however, it wasn't a source of great discomfort once we started running. 

Test results
nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color 2.0 mm
Average 5.6 mm
Compared to 280 running shoes
Number of shoes
0.5 mm
Tongue padding
14.2 mm

Heel tab

With sock-like shoes notoriously difficult to put on, especially those from Nike, the nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color has, fortunately, furnished us with not one but two finger loops. One at the and another at the top of the tongue. 

Nike nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color Heel tab

Yanking on these two in tandem did make the shoe slightly easier to squeeze into/ 

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Test results
nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color Finger loop

Removable insole

The insole is fully removable so replacing it with an aftermarket one or a custom orthotic for added arch support is possible if necessary. 

Nike nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color Removable insole
Test results
nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color Yes

Misc

Reflective elements

The nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color features a little reflective streak at the lateral side of the toebox. While this provides at least a minimal level of nighttime visibility, we recommend using additional high-vis gear when going for nocturnal runs along dimly lit roads. 

Test results
nike rally hoodie women in obsidian black color Yes