Nike is Updating the Flyknit Runner for a New Era

You’ve been asking for it, so Nike answered the call. You’ve been asking for this one, right? Bringing back one of the best shoes from a decade ago, the Nike Flyknit Runner is getting a redux as a retro lifestyle runner, this time with a more stable sole and a reimagined upper in the same breathable knit style you know and love.

Running Back to the Twenty Teens

Previewed by NYC sneaker boutique two : minds in a recent Instagram post, leaking some upcoming Nike heat like multi-color Air Bakins, Air Force 1 ‘01s, and more, the Flyknit pair, according to Sneaker Market RO, is dubbed the Flyknit Runner. Seen in one quick image, the silhouette arrives in a white and black knit mix with a creamy off-white sole.

As for the shoe’s structure, the knit paneling on the upper feels familiar, with a mix of solid white and black/white mix, but a sleek Swoosh on the side panel and a padded tongue clearly mark the shoe as a lifestyle chiller. Underfoot, what looks like a Lunarlon midsole adds cushion and texture for even more of a recent retro feel.

Nike Flyknit Runner Release Rumors

The new Nike Flyknit Runner doesn’t have a firm release date just yet, but Sneaker Market RO claims that it will hit shelves for Spring 2027. As for the retail price, it’s expected to hit somewhere in the budget-friendly $100 range. To keep up with all the latest Nike Flyknit updates, download the Sole Retriever App.

Zach Harris

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