Nike Vaporfly NEXT% 4 Review: Can the Original Super Shoe Stay on Top?
Can the new Vaporfly 4, available April 24, hold its position at the top of the carbon-plated food chain? Read on to find out.
Nike Vaporfly 4
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$260
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Features
Get ready to fly past the competition in the Nike Vaporfly 4.
These race-day rockets have been meticulously refined to create Nike's most efficient speed machine yet. From the mile to the marathon, you'll experience unprecedented lightness and responsiveness with every stride. By trimming weight throughout while maintaining the technology that matters most, the Vaporfly 4 delivers the perfect balance of featherweight construction and powerful propulsion that racers will love.
Details:
- Upper: The redesigned engineered mesh upper significantly reduces weight while providing a more consistent, secure fit throughout your race. A streamlined heel counter and minimalist tongue shed unnecessary grams without compromising comfort, keeping you focused solely on your performance when it counts most.
- Midsole: The full-length carbon fiber Flyplate features a higher angle than its predecessor, working with the reduced 6 mm drop to create an incredibly propulsive feel. The lighter ZoomX foam runs from heel to toe, unlocking even more energy return with each stride, while the specially designed heel bulge enhances stability when you're pushing your limits.
- Outsole: Thin rubber strategically placed on the outsole further reduces weight without sacrificing the durability or traction you need for race day performance.
Tech Specs
Nike Vaporfly 4
| Weight |
5.3 oz (W), 6.7 oz (M)
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|---|---|
| Stack height (heel/forefoot) |
35 mm/29 mm
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| Heel-to-toe drop |
6 mm
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| Experience |
Speed (race)
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| Surface |
Road
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| Ride | 4/5 on the Firm to Plush Scale |
| Cushioning | 4/5 on the Minimum to Maximum Scale |
| Energy | 5/5 on the Relaxed to Propulsive Scale |
| Category | neutral |
What's New
Nike made minor tweaks to the Vaporfly 4 so you can enjoy major gains. The higher-angled carbon fiber Flyplate works with the reduced 6 mm drop for enhanced propulsion. The lighter ZoomX foam delivers more energy return with a slightly reduced midsole profile. The engineered mesh upper, streamlined heel and tongue, and thinner outsole rubber all contribute to meaningful weight reduction without compromising performance.
Who It's Best For
The Nike Vaporfly 4 is the ultimate racing shoe for dedicated runners seeking every possible advantage on race day. From elite competitors to passionate amateurs chasing personal bests, this mile-eating machine delivers uncompromising speed for distances from the mile to the marathon.
Why You'll Love It
When seconds matter and records are within reach, you'll love how the Nike Vaporfly 4 makes fast feel effortless. With its featherlight construction and responsive ride, you'll experience that magical sensation of floating above the pavement while simultaneously being propelled forward.
