Nike Structure Plus First Look: ZoomX Finally Comes to Stability

"Nike has officially announced the latest addition to its revamped road running lineup: the Nike Structure Plus. Following a massive strategic shift in how the brand categorizes its footwear, the Structure Plus arrives as the "super-trainer" sibling to the recently released Structure 26. For runners familiar with the recent changes to the Pegasus and Vomero lines, the naming convention here will make sense. For everyone else, it requires a little explaining."

"To understand this release, it helps to look at the broader picture. Nike has simplified its road running offerings into a grid of three distinct "franchises" based on the ride experience, with each franchise offering three tiers of performance (Standard, Plus, and Premium). The Franchises: Pegasus: Responsive Cushioning Vomero: Maximum Cushioning Structure: Stability and Support Within the Structure franchise, the new Structure Plus sits in the middle tier."

"The headline news is the introduction of ZoomX foam to the Structure line. For years, stability runners have been asking for the "super foam" treatment that neutral runners get in the Invincible or Vaporfly, and Nike is finally delivering it here. Midsole Configuration The shoe utilizes a dual-density setup. It features a ZoomX midsole (for bounce and energy return) housed within a ReactX foam carrier."

Nike reorganized road running into three franchises — Pegasus (responsive cushioning), Vomero (maximum cushioning), and Structure (stability and support) — each offering Standard, Plus, and Premium tiers. The Structure Plus occupies the middle tier and targets runners seeking greater energy return and softer cushioning than the firmer Structure 26 while retaining support. The shoe introduces ZoomX foam into the Structure line and pairs a ZoomX midsole for bounce with a firmer ReactX carrier to control ZoomX's inherent softness and instability. The dual-density midsole aims to provide racer-like pop alongside structural elements needed for stability running.

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