Nike
Vaporfly 4
The super shoe that started it all, now lighter and lower-drop. Lively, efficient and happiest at 10K-to-marathon race pace.
What's new: About 10% lighter than the Vaporfly 3, with a lower 6 mm drop, a reworked carbon plate, a snugger upper and more outsole rubber up front. Same ZoomX foam.
Illustration drawn from the specs. Official photos are added as retailers publish them.
Where to buy the Vaporfly 4
RRP around £230. Tap through for today's price.
What Reddit runners say
Real-world verdicts from runners who've put in the miles.
- Vaporfly 4 threads on r/RunningShoeGeeks
- Vaporfly 4 threads on r/running
- Vaporfly 4 threads on r/AdvancedRunning
What it feels like
Fit
True to size
What the critics say
- Very light
- Snappy, efficient ride at race pace
- Works from 10K to marathon
- Narrow, minimal upper
- Not built for heavy training use
Paraphrased from published reviews of this model and its line, refreshed monthly. Read them: Solereview.
Video reviews
Owners say
Owner reviews for this one are still coming in. Read what buyers are saying.
On Instagram
#nikevaporfly4See how runners are wearing itThe numbers
- Type
- Race day
- Weight
- 185 g
- Heel stack
- 40 mm
- Drop
- 6 mm
- Plate
- Carbon plate
- Support
- Neutral
Men's sample size.
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