Nike is one of the most popular shoe brands in the marketplace and it’s no wonder why. They consistently produce high quality, feature-packed products that not only look awesome but come at an affordable price. Nike Lunar Eclipse 4 is latest feather in their cap that reflect flawless stability, Lunar Eclipse 4 is a motion control shoe, with major supportive upper elements weaved into the equation.

Upper: The new upper design of Nike Lunar Eclipse 4 gives us plenty to cheer about. The mid-foot cinching is improved. The asymmetrical lacing area carries over, but there are changes to the way how Flywire cords are configured. The medial eyelet section which rests on top of the foot integrates the Flywire with the main upper, so the top down pressure is reduced, and also makes lacing more effective. The forefoot does aways with overlays and integrates an internal (and invisible) toe bumper while using the engineered mesh which is open structured in some areas (ventilation), while closed in key areas for support. The sleeve like build of the upper fits well and eliminates any fear of tongue slide, and the padded tongue spacer mesh sits soft on the foot. The collar area continues to be a two-fabric construction, with changed materials. Overall, the mesh used in the Eclipse 4 is smoother and more business-like.

Outsole: The 2014 Lunar Eclipse sees a massive reduction in outsole tread, less rubber in the back, with the new ‘pressure mapped’ design in the forefoot. The smoothness of the heel-to-toe transition also diminishes in the Eclipse 4, caused by the missing chunks of underfoot rubber. Forefoot cushioning behavior undergoes a change too, and also scales back on ground feedback.  The Lunareclipse 4 has an arrangement of concentric rings underfoot, which kind of centres the cushioning sensation right under forefoot. And since there’s less exposed midsole foam in the forefoot, flexibility is scaled down, making the Lunareclipse 4 stiffer than its previous version.

Verdict:  To summarize Nike Lunar Eclipse 4, the fit is very comfortable, with a snug heel cup and the lacing structure meaning the upper wraps around your foot tightly. The sole is grippy on any surface, from wet roads to rocky trails, and best of all, these puppies are built to last. You could expect to get a long life from them and being so light they can easily cross between long runs and tempo sessions.