Structure 25 vs Structure 26

The Nike Structure 25 is a support-minded daily training shoe built for runners who want a bit of guidance under the foot without giving up an everyday, do-anything feel. This is a stability running shoe in the traditional mould: a firm, planted ride, a 10mm drop that heel-strikers will get on with, and enough structure to keep a mild overpronator tracking straight through the back half of a long run. It is not light. At 289g it sits at the heavier end of the daily-trainer market, and you feel that on faster days. But that mass buys durability and calm. We rate it as a steady, dependable mileage shoe rather than an exciting one, and it makes most sense for runners logging easy and steady miles who value support over pop. If you want a livelier neutral ride from the same stable, the Nike Pegasus 42 is the natural alternative. For structured support, the Structure 25 does its job honestly.

The Nike Structure 26 is a steady, no-drama stability running shoe built for everyday miles rather than fireworks. It is a support daily trainer aimed at runners who want gentle guidance underfoot without a heavy-handed medial post. At 298g it is a substantial shoe, and that weight tells you what it is for: long, easy, repeatable training runs where comfort and a planted feel matter more than speed. The 10mm drop and 36.1mm heel stack give you a familiar, protective ride that suits heel strikers well. It is a sensible step on from the Structure 25, keeping the supportive character while smoothing out the ride. We rate it as a dependable workhorse: not exciting, but exactly the kind of stability daily trainer you reach for when you just want to clock the miles and stay comfortable. At £130 RRP it sits in the mainstream support bracket and competes squarely with the established names.