Nike Men's Vaporfly 4 Road Running Shoes

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About This Item

The Vaporfly 4 is a lean, mean, mile-eating machine. Nike® trimmed weight in the midsole, outsole and upper from the Vaporfly 3 without sacrificing performance. The result is a lighter, more propulsive all-around racing shoe that’s trusted from the mile to the marathon.

What’s New:

  • A higher angle of the plate and lower heel-to-toe drop compared to the Vaporfly 3 give you an improved propulsive feel
  • Upgraded Nike® ZoomX foam provides even more energy return than before thanks to a slight midsole reduction, giving you a bouncy, feathery feel
  • Nike® reduced the weight of the outsole by using a thinner rubber compared to the Vaporfly 3, eliminating unnecessary thickness

Design:

  • Engineered mesh offers improved comfort and a disappearing feel on your foot, reducing the weight of the shoe while supplying a more consistent fit
  • The handwritten number on the midsole salutes the wear-testers who put these shoes through our rigorous test process to give you the best performance possible
  • Reduced weight on the inside of the foot to give you a more stable ride

In-Shoe Comfort:

  • A full-length carbon fiber Flyplate provides a propulsive, racing feel
  • ZoomX foam runs heel to toe to give you a springy, bouncy feel

Durability & Traction:

  • Waffle outsole pattern with perforations saves weight and delivers multi-surface traction in various weather conditions

Additional Details:

  • Heel-to-toe drop: 6 mm
  • Brand : Nike
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Web ID: 25NIKMVPRFLY4SLBLRNN

REVIEWS

4.5
89%
Recommended

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Stylish And Comfortable

Very comfortable and stylish with reflective highlights and lightweight design.

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Great Energy Return

Recommend sizing up at least .5 for wider feet. I typically wear a 10 in Nike, but had to go with a 10.5 in the vaporfly. Toe box and mid foot is narrow. Because I have a wider foot I also had a bit of heel slippage initially, but resolved that by lacing all the way through the top. Tongue stays in place and does not rub. The carbon plate definitely propels you forward and makes faster paces feel easier. Would not recommend them for anything slower than a 9:15ish pace personally but if you can find them for the right price then they’re a great pick up to try a carbon plated shoe. Performs amazing on the track especially. Perfect for forefoot/ mid foot strikers. Best shoe for speed work, track workouts, 10k in my opinion!

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Race In Vapors!

Purchased the Nike Vaporfly 4 for the CA HS XC State Championships. Great shoe, comfortable throughout the race, and yes a PR. Very fast shoe. I have read online that the durability is less than a trainer, but this should be bought with the idea that it is for racing and the every now and then speed workout. Bought the second pair which is what this review is for, and now use the original set as his Speed Training pair which offers a lot of recovery. He uses Peg Elite for regular Training in Track, and Structure 25 for XC Training.

Wow

Always wanted a pair but could never justify the cost as only an occasional runner. But took the plunge. As soon as I put them on like nothing I’ve ever worn, and the first two runs have been incredible, both in terms of pace but also as a 50yo less stress on body. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.

Running Transformed

Having started running in September ‘25 and starting in the Nike Structure these shoes take running to another level. When racing 5, 10 or half marathon distance you can feel the tech working beneath your feet. In my experience these are comfortable and fit true to size, there is no breaking in out of the box. The road grip even in the wet is great, and they’ve added another dimension to my running. I’ve seen time per km slashed by 10+ seconds without feeling like I’m running any harder. Truly impressive shoes

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