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Heel Stack Height
37.9 mm
Weight
293.9 g (10.37 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.5 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
41.8 mm
Weight
290.9 g (10.26 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.1 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Nike Structure 26
Nike Structure Plus
The Nike Structure Plus is a better choice than the Nike Structure 26 if you want more comfort in a support shoe. It's taller, softer, and more protective, with a more premium feel. The Structure 26 is lower and more grounded, with a traditional, steady feel that suits runners who want a classic support shoe.
Variants
- Structure 26 (Black/Cool Grey/Metallic Silver/White - (Men - US 9))
- Structure 26 (Black/Iron Grey/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Structure Plus (Black/White/Anthracite - (Men - US 9))
- Structure Plus (Iron Purple/Off Noir/Sail/Voltage Green - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
5.9
6.6
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
3.5
6.2
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
4.8
6.5
Forefoot Stack Height
29.4 mm
31.7 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.6
4.8
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
293.9 g (10.37 oz)
290.9 g (10.26 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
37.9 mm
41.8 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
29.4 mm
31.7 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.5 mm
10.1 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.0 mm
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
93 mm (3.7")
95 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
81 mm (3.2")
82 mm (3.2")
Outsole Forefoot Width
114 mm (4.5")
117 mm (4.6")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.46
2.27
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.88
3.69
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
277 mm (10.9")
281 mm (11.1")
Internal Heel Width
66 mm (2.6")
68 mm (2.7")
Internal Forefoot Width
92 mm (3.6")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.3
9.5
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-1.3 mm (-0.050")
0.1 mm (0.004")
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.3 mm (-0.092")
-2.5 mm (-0.098")
Forefoot Fit: Height
6.1
4.5
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-4.7 mm (-0.183")
-6.5 mm (-0.255")
Arch Fit: Width
7.9
7.5
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-3.4 mm (-0.134")
-4.0 mm (-0.159")
Length Fit
5.0
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
6.9
7.9
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
18 mm (0.7")
28 mm (1.1")
Heel Apex Position
15.2%
15.7%
Heel Rocker Angle
21.8°
30.8°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
4.6
5.1
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
34 mm (1.3")
37 mm (1.5")
Toe Apex Position
67.7%
66.7%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
19.5°
20.3°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
ZoomX
Primary Foam Type
TPE + PEBA
Secondary Foam Name
ReactX
Secondary Foam Type
TPEE + EVA
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Flat
Width
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.6 mm (0.1")
Stretch
15.0%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
2.9
4.3
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
69.3%
71.0%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
3.5
6.2
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
70.1%
73.9%
Heel Cushioning
6.9
8.0
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.89 J
3.26 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.48 J
10.11 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.38 J
17.60 J
Forefoot Cushioning
5.5
7.0
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.33 J
4.15 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
5.78 J
7.40 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
8.98 J
11.29 J
Heel Firmness
8.7
8.0
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
51.2 N/mm
47.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
61.9 N/mm
54.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
84.3 N/mm
74.5 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.7
8.9
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
83.7 N/mm
66.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
108.8 N/mm
85.5 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
147 N/mm
116 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
4.8
6.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
5.35 J
7.02 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
5.21 J
6.90 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
5.12 J
6.83 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
5.07 J
6.78 J
Rocker Stiffness
4.1
4.4
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
31 N
34 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
6.2
6.7
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
61.2%
63.4%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.3
6.5
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
13.1 N/mm
9.2 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
289 N
256 N
Heel Compression Depth
5.8
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
11.7 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
20.3 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
25.5 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
5.2
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
12.0 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
15.2 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
17.6 mm
Nike Structure 26
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