Nike Air Alvord 9 SKU: #7755885
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View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)- Adventure waits just beyond the trailhead! Venture out and hit the trails in the Air Alvord 9 from Nike®.
- Update to the Air Alvord 8, SKU# 7619114.
- A running shoe designed for the off road enthusiast.
- Hardy, technical, single-layer mesh provides optimal breathability and comfort.
- Internal midfoot fit system utilizes strategically placed overlays attached to the laces to offer a snug, secure fit.
- Durable overlays through the heel and midfoot promote adaptive, trail-specific support and stability over uneven off-road terrain.
- Heel pull loop for easy on and off.
- Lightly padded tongue and collar for added comfort and performance.
- Plush linings offer a great step-in feel.
- Full-length Phylon midsole delivers lightweight cushioned comfort.
- Nike Air unit in the heel provides durable impact protection.
- Rubber shank for heightened midfoot stability and torsional rigidity though midstance.
- Solid rubber outsole supplies long-lasting grip and traction.
- BRS 1,000 carbon rubber heel and toe for optimal abrasion resistance and durability in these high-wear areas.
- Deep flex grooves throughout the forefoot allow for more fluid, natural movement and a smooth, efficient stride.
- Aggressive lugs for enhanced multi-surface traction and extended durability.
- Weight: 10 oz
- Product measurements were taken using size 8.5. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
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72% "Felt true to size" 81% "Felt true to width" 61% "Moderate arch support"Tags for this product
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Nike Air Alvord 9 Reviews
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3 people found this review helpful
July 15, 2011
Anonymous
Fun shoe for casual wear or weights. Probably not the best for cardio workouts. Very cute and lots of compliments! I like they make my feet look smaller.
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July 21, 2011
Alyse A
from Louisiana
Very uncomfortable! I love Nike brand and Nike shoes but these shoes are not in line with Nike standards in my opinion. Very tight and the back of the shoes comes up to my ankle. I could not get them off quick enough after a 4 mile walk!
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August 31, 2011
Anonymous
from Kennett Square PA
Purchased for daughter and she loves them! There was no break-in time, purchased just prior to a Lake Placid hiking trip. Ordered the 9, usual size is 8.5 but know Nikes run small. Felt true to width.
Brands I'd also recommend: North Face
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September 7, 2011
Lucy D
from Wayne, Pennsylvania
I bought these shoes initially because they looked comfy for walking and were stylish. They were so comfy, however, that they had to become my trail running shoes - what they were made for. So, now I think I'm going to buy a second pair for walking.
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September 28, 2011
Anonymous
from Washington, DC
This is a good shoe. The band in the inside definitely gives a level of support that many other shoes lack. However, the shape of the toe box is less than comfortable. I ordered the 7.5 in a wide, and I don't like the fact that part of the upper hangs over the sole, as if they made the upper wide on the same sole. Thus, it is not a great shoe. It is good, but I've done better. I purchased these, and the New Balance 626 Wide at the same time, with the plan to keep only one and the New Balance 626 has a more comfortable toe box and forefoot flex, and the sole is adjusted to accommodate the wide upper. Not only that, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that the New Balance 626 was assembled in the United States, and well, that made the decision to keep the NB 626s over the Nikes that much easier. These are going back.
Brands I'd also recommend: New Balance!
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2 people found this review helpful
October 7, 2011
Mary R
from Pittsburgh, PA
These shoes are gorgeous! However, if you have a chubbier foot, they do separate where the laces are so you may have to wear them with black socks which is what I do. They are comfy as soon as you wear them though! I really enjoy these shoes. They are very sharp.
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November 2, 2011
Juliana
from Wheatland, CA
My first trail running shoes. These were a vast improvement over the shoes I'd worn previously while running on a dirt road. These were like magic. It took a few days to break in, as the back of the shoe pinched my Achilles' heel, but after less than a week, they fit like magic. I love these shoes and will buy Nike trail runners again.
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November 14, 2011
Marianne D
from Bloomsburg, PA
This is the most amazing shoe ever! I wear them to work every day and stand 9 hours. I also wore them for sightseeing at Niagara Falls on foot. They feel true to size with plenty of room in the footbed. They are also really pretty!
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2 people found this review helpful
December 15, 2011
Emily
from Franklin, Tn
I've been buying the Alvord style Nikes for many years. Now Nike has decide to add a piece of fabric that runs from the arch to the tongue of the shoe and it rubs my arch, very annoying. I will not buy any more shoes with this piece of fabric sewn into the shoe. Very dissapointed.
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January 3, 2012
Anonymous
These are my running shoes, and so far so good. They're comfortable and supportive. I love the color combination too!
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January 7, 2012
Michelle
from Rocky River, Ohio
These shoes are out-of-the-box comfortable and have amazing stability and support for such a light shoe. This is my second pair, and I do not think I will ever go back to my old brand of running shoes. They run a tad narrow. I am a medium width, but had to go up half a size. They are also great in rain, mud, and even snow. It takes effort to get your feet wet in these shoes!
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January 25, 2012
Samantha b
from corbin, ky
Loved the shoe...got it so quickly! Be careful, it does run a little small! Usually need an 8 1/2 had to return to get a 9. Returns are easier on here than any site I have ever used!
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February 10, 2012
Anonymous
from Long Island NY
These are great sneakers! I wear women's size 12 and for years, I have sadly bought men's sneakers. Now that manufacturers are producing large sized sneakers, I was on a quest to find fashionable women's workout sneakers. I tried Asics 2170 but they looked so much better online and seemed huge. These Nikes are so nice and comfortable! Another reviewer mentioned that they made her feet look small. They really do! Zappos is the place to purchase shoes.
Brands I'd also recommend: asics
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February 27, 2012
Anonymous
Very comfortable and stylish. I can wear these all day long. Perfect for low impact exercising.
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