has anyone put a fair amount of training miles on nike vaporflys/ how do they hold up? thanks
has anyone put a fair amount of training miles on nike vaporflys/ how do they hold up? thanks
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They look strange - reasonable weight for a flat, but a really high heel. I'm guessing they are marketed for people who really want to wear flats, but can't deal with the minimalist aspect of them - a compromise of sorts, or a kind of transition shoe for major heel strikers.
To answer your question, I am sure that they would at least have a long tread wear due to the beefy sole. Who knows how long the rest would last - Nike shoes are usually pretty shoddy, although their spikes are a little higher up the ladder.
I recieved a pair for Christmas 2006. I have raced a few times in them and do lots of track work in them. They have held up just like any other flat would; however, they don't have the traditional "flat" feel. As the other poster mentioned, the heel is quite high. They are, for a flat, very cushy. I compare it to running on a pair of marshmallows.
I use the Vaporflys for everyday training - unfortunately, NIKE doesn't sell them in the US right now so I have to order them from the UK and pay international shipping charges. I can get 300-400 miles out of a pair with minimal wear on the tread. The midsoles tend to break down more quickly, and after that mileage I can tell a difference. They are very spongy - nice for training but not very good for racing short distances. (NOTE - I've gone through close to twenty pair so far, and have four new pair ready to go in my closet!)
where do you buy them from, i have been trying to find some
Here you go - search on vaporfly, and they will show up. By the time you calculate the exchange rate, taxes and international shipping, it turns out to cost about $120/pair. By the way, the red/pink/black color is ugly, but they still work the same.