{"id":6473,"date":"2023-08-12T02:50:04","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T19:50:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6473"},"modified":"2023-08-12T02:50:04","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T19:50:04","slug":"nike-infinityrn-4-review-our-honest-thoughts-wellgood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6473","title":{"rendered":"Nike InfinityRN 4 Review: Our Honest Thoughts| Well+Good"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-franchise outlines-corners relative p-[20px] mt-[30px] sm:flex sm:items-start sm:flex-row\" style=\"min-height:105.83762886598px\">\n<div class=\"article-franchise__text text-default mt-[10px] text-center inline sm:inline-block sm:mt-0 sm:text-left\"> <span class=\"italic text-gray\">With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they\u2019re betting you\u2019ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping!<\/span><span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore the SHOP<\/a><\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There&#8217;s a reason why so many of us love max-cushioned shoes: You slip them on your tootsies, and (almost) all those little aches and pains in your feet seem to melt away. As podiatrist <a href=\"https:\/\/luxepodiatry.com\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/luxepodiatry.com\/about-us\">Suzanne Fuchs, DPM,<\/a> has told Well+Good that super-cushioned shoes can be a major help for people with painful foot issues like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/plantar-fasciitis\/\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/plantar-fasciitis\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\">plantar fasciitis<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apma.org\/neuromas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.apma.org\/neuromas\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\">neuromas<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/metatarsalgia\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20354790\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/metatarsalgia\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20354790\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\">metatarsalgia<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-shoes-for-bunions\/\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-shoes-for-bunions\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\">bunions<\/a>, as well as for people who stand on their feet all day or run lots of miles. I&#8217;d add one more group to that list: Those of us who want our runs of <em>any<\/em> distance to be as comfy as possible.<\/p>\n<p>But all that cushion usually comes with a lot of clunky-looking foam underneath your feet. Sure, that might be a style choice you&#8217;re into. But if you&#8217;re craving something sleeker, I&#8217;d suggest you check out Nike&#8217;s new InfinityRN 4, featuring the company&#8217;s brand-new ReactX foam. After taking them for a few different kinds of runs, I can tell you that these kicks are downright cozy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"theme-main-2020\">\n<div class=\"wg-inline-shopable\">\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Nike+InfinityRN+4\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fshop-links.co%2F1816232856826165385%3Fu1%3DSTMSSY-1097301&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fnike-infinityrn-4-review%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.nike.com\/t\/infinityrn-4-womens-road-running-shoes-N65CDx\/DR2670-101\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"block w-full no-pin js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-07-at-5.00.06-PM_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fshop-links.co%2F1816232856826165385%3Fu1%3DSTMSSY-1097301&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fnike-infinityrn-4-review%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Nike+InfinityRN+4\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.nike.com\/t\/infinityrn-4-womens-road-running-shoes-N65CDx\/DR2670-101\"> <\/p>\n<p>Nike InfinityRN 4 \u2014 $160.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p><strong>Sizes: <\/strong>5-12<br \/><strong>Colors: <\/strong>8, plus a design-your-own option for $190<br \/><strong>Heel-to-toe drop: <\/strong>9mm<br \/><strong>Weight: <\/strong>9.9 ounces (for a women\u2019s size 8)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>Super comfortable, with plenty of cushioning, flexible upper, and a padded heel and tongue <\/li>\n<li>Water-resistant liner in the toe <\/li>\n<li>More environmentally friendly midsole foam than previous versions <\/li>\n<li>Great traction on different surfaces <\/li>\n<li>Sleek style <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-cons\">\n<ul>\n<li>Runs snug; you\u2019re probably best sizing up a half size (per Nike\u2019s recommendation) <\/li>\n<li>Thick upper can make the feet hot <\/li>\n<li>Doesn\u2019t offer much \u201cspring\u201d for faster runs <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>What&#8217;s new in the InfinityRN 4<\/h2>\n<p>Nike&#8217;s Infinity Run line has long had a reputation for making great daily trainers. So what&#8217;s been updated in this latest model?<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1100643\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1100643\" style=\"width: 533px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1100643 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" width=\"533\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG-8960-533x400_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1100643\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Author<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<h3>New foam<\/h3>\n<p>The biggest difference in the InfinityRN 4 from previous models is the new Nike ReactX foam in the midsole. This is the first shoe from Nike to include this brand-new cushioning, and the brand says the feature provides 13 percent more energy return (read: bounciness) compared to the React foam that was featured in previous versions of this shoe. One thing I love? It&#8217;s also more environmentally friendly, reducing the carbon footprint of the midsole by 43 percent compared to the React foam.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<hr\/>\n<h3>Revamped shape<\/h3>\n<p>While the Infinity Run 3 was super-tapered in the middle of the foot, the RN 4 features a wide base throughout the shoe, including a wider toebox. The arch of the previous model was fairly pronounced, but in the RN 4, it lies flatter, with just a slight curve on the inner edge to offer stability. Nike&#8217;s also nixed the big plastic heel grip around the back of the shoe, keeping your heel in place with plenty of padding instead.<\/p>\n<h3>Better traction<\/h3>\n<p>The bottoms of the InfinityRN 4 almost look like a trail shoe, with mini lugs throughout the sole to provide top-notch traction.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1100509\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1100509\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1100509 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-07-at-6.00.39-PM_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1100509\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Author<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What the InfinityRN 4 shoes feel like to run in<\/h2>\n<p>To get a feel for how these shoes wear, I tested them on several styles of run: an easy run, a longer run with some half-marathon\u2013paced intervals, and a couple of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/stroller-running\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/stroller-running\/\">stroller runs<\/a>. And while I don&#8217;t typically compare my footwear to furniture, I couldn&#8217;t help thinking about how they feel like the lounge chair of running shoes\u2014in a wonderful way.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/nike-infinityrn-4-review\/\" current-title=\"Nike\u2019s New InfinityRN 4 Is Like the Chic Lounge Chair of Running Shoes, Prioritizing Comfort, Cushion, and Function\" current-image=\"1245772_Nike_ICD_Feature-425x285.png\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-02-11\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/nike-infinityrn-4-review\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/nike-infinityrn-4-review\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img decoding=\"async\" :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/nike-infinityrn-4-review\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\" class=\" js-inline-lazy-load\" src=\"\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You can feel the comfort embedded into the design from the moment you slip them on. There&#8217;s a ton of padding at the heel and around the ankles, and even in the tongue, which locks your foot into the shoe securely and provides a snug (and blister-free, for me!) fit. The upper is made of a heavy but flexible knit fabric, so even if you&#8217;ve got foot issues like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/prevent-bunions-with-spoon\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/prevent-bunions-with-spoon\/\">bunions<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/16875-claw-toes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/16875-claw-toes\">claw toes<\/a>, you don&#8217;t have to worry about hot spots.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1100641\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1100641\" style=\"width: 514px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1100641 size-medium js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" width=\"514\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-08-at-9.21.31-AM-514x400_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1100641\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Author<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>Despite all the cushioning, the slimming design keeps this shoe from looking clunky. This illusion is partially thanks to the tapered bit of foam off the back of the heel. I initially wondered if that was just for style, but as I started heading up and over a few bridges, I realized this feature was useful for more than my vanity: When you&#8217;re heel-striking, like most of us especially do on downhills, it creates a super plush landing. This is particularly helpful since going downhill increases the forces placed on our &#8220;joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones,&#8221; as physical therapist <a href=\"https:\/\/intricateartseminars.com\/meet-jason\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/intricateartseminars.com\/meet-jason\/\">Jason Shuster, DPT,<\/a> once told Well+Good, explaining why declines can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/downhill-walking-knee-pain\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/downhill-walking-knee-pain\/\">connect to knee or low-back pain<\/a>. Having that extra cushion for those descents helps me know I&#8217;m protecting my body.<\/p>\n<p>However, I appreciate that these shoes don&#8217;t feel like they <em>encourage<\/em> me to heel strike on flat ground. That&#8217;s not the case with many max-cushioned shoes that have an exaggerated heel-to-toe drop (the InfinityRN 4s are just slightly below average at 9mm).\u00a0It&#8217;s only on the downhills when I feel that extra foam sticking out behind my heel really come into play.<\/p>\n<p>To be sure, the new ReactX foam creates a soft, pillowy cushion more than a bouncy, springy one. Although I love the sensation on my slower, easier miles, when I&#8217;ve tried to pick up the pace, I feel like I&#8217;m sinking a little too far into the shoe without the energy return I crave for faster miles.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve also found that, despite having a fabric upper, my feet heat up in these shoes pretty noticeably and quickly. This might have to do with the water-resistant lining in the toe, or the fact that I got a pair in the black color. Either way, I think they&#8217;ll work best on cooler days when I&#8217;m craving that warmth.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1100663\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1100663\" style=\"width: 573px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1100663 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" width=\"573\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-08-at-9.51.24-AM-573x400_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1100663\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Author<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>Nike markets these shoes as having high support, but I&#8217;d say they&#8217;re actually surprisingly versatile. I don&#8217;t typically enjoy running in stability shoes, as I find the extra support is often uncomfortable on my feet. But without an exaggerated arch, these provide stability through a wide base and just slight curvature around the edges, which I find to work surprisingly well for being someone who prefers neutral shoes.<\/p>\n<p>One other thing I love: the traction. Those lugs keep me upright on concrete, asphalt, packed dirt, and even some slippery brick sidewalks.<\/p>\n<h2>What kinds of running the InfinityRN 4 shoes are best for<\/h2>\n<p>While I won&#8217;t be whipping out my InfinityRN 4s for speed work or race day, they make an excellent choice for recovery runs. I find that their soft, cozy cushioning actually helps encourage me to run easy. And while we know that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/benefits-slow-jogging\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/benefits-slow-jogging\/\">taking your recovery runs slowly has major benefits<\/a>\u2014like building resilience in your tissues and strengthening your cardiovascular system\u2014most runners would agree that it&#8217;s surprisingly hard to actually slow down as much as you should.<\/p>\n<p>I expect the lounge chair of running shoes to be my new strategy to help me get that slowdown on track correctly. Just like a good La-Z-Boy practically begs you to sink into it and relax, my InfinityRN 4s push me to take it easy. Time to turn on that Netflix (or playlist) and chill.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimers__after_content mb-[18px] mt-[16px] pt-[16px]\">\n<div class=\"outline-earmark relative mt-[8px] pt-[10px] pl-[20px]\">\n<p>\n            Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission.          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they\u2019re betting you\u2019ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! 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