4% prices are nearly 50% what they once were. Is it worth is to buy them half off or should I just go all in and drop for the next%? I'll probably only run a 5k in them so I assume its not worth $125 more to shave off maybe a few extra seconds, but I've never worn either shoe so idk how much better the NEXT% truly are on a track vs the 4%. Looking for some insight
Next% are a bit more stable with a wider forefoot and handle the turns on the track a little better than the 4%.
So do you think that I should buy them for 1 race? I literally am only running 1 5k this oudoor season, other than that I'm a steepler so I can't really wear them for that, but Idk if its worth it for that one race. I can live with running 5 seconds slower to save $100+
bruhhhhhh wrote:
So do you think that I should buy them for 1 race? I literally am only running 1 5k this oudoor season, other than that I'm a steepler so I can't really wear them for that, but Idk if its worth it for that one race. I can live with running 5 seconds slower to save $100+
Why are you asking us? Only you can determine how much money you are able to spend.
I am shocked at all the people talking about wearing them on the track. I would never wear them on a track because track spikes are faster.
Did you watch any elite level track races last summer? NO ONE is running in 4%/next% on the track because spikes are faster. There's no rule against not wearing spikes, so if they were faster people would wear them. Me being one of them, to give credibility I'm a sub 29/sub 14 guy for 10k/5k, I wouldn't wear 4% in a track race. Spikes are lighter and they grip the track way better on the turns. And if it's rainy, forget about it, 4% are very slick on wet surfaces.
4% or next% are easier on the joints so they are good if you have the money but I would still whoop you all in any 15 oz brick.
Not for the track wrote:
I am shocked at all the people talking about wearing them on the track. I would never wear them on a track because track spikes are faster.
Did you watch any elite level track races last summer? NO ONE is running in 4%/next% on the track because spikes are faster. There's no rule against not wearing spikes, so if they were faster people would wear them. Me being one of them, to give credibility I'm a sub 29/sub 14 guy for 10k/5k, I wouldn't wear 4% in a track race. Spikes are lighter and they grip the track way better on the turns. And if it's rainy, forget about it, 4% are very slick on wet surfaces.
You're blind/ignorant if you truly believe this. First of all people have been wearing racing shoes over spikes int he 10k for a long time. Maybe the pros don't do it because most of them never break form through their races. The biggest thing Vaporfly's do is help you to stay quick when you begin to breakdown and fall off your toes. For many collegiate/amateur's this can lead to a big boost. Watch any college meet and you'll see vaporflys winning every race down to teh 3k for the most part.
bruhhhhhh wrote:
Not for the track wrote:
I am shocked at all the people talking about wearing them on the track. I would never wear them on a track because track spikes are faster.
Did you watch any elite level track races last summer? NO ONE is running in 4%/next% on the track because spikes are faster. There's no rule against not wearing spikes, so if they were faster people would wear them. Me being one of them, to give credibility I'm a sub 29/sub 14 guy for 10k/5k, I wouldn't wear 4% in a track race. Spikes are lighter and they grip the track way better on the turns. And if it's rainy, forget about it, 4% are very slick on wet surfaces.
You're blind/ignorant if you truly believe this. First of all people have been wearing racing shoes over spikes int he 10k for a long time. Maybe the pros don't do it because most of them never break form through their races. The biggest thing Vaporfly's do is help you to stay quick when you begin to breakdown and fall off your toes. For many collegiate/amateur's this can lead to a big boost. Watch any college meet and you'll see vaporflys winning every race down to teh 3k for the most part.
I agree that vaporflies help you recover if you're constantly racing 5ks and 10ks. But if he only has one shot at racing a 5k I'd just wear spikes, they'll be slightly faster and will save some money
bruhhhhhh wrote:
4% prices are nearly 50% what they once were.
Where are you seeing them for 50%? I only see them on nike.com for 25% off.
I'd buy them at half price for long training runs. For a 5k? Just buy the lightest flat that you can, as cheaply as you can
RW reader wrote:
bruhhhhhh wrote:
4% prices are nearly 50% what they once were.
Where are you seeing them for 50%? I only see them on nike.com for 25% off.
Nike + members can get $20 off and I'm a student and get an extra 10%, so its coming out post-tax to being around only $160
Ffhim wrote:
bruhhhhhh wrote:
You're blind/ignorant if you truly believe this. First of all people have been wearing racing shoes over spikes int he 10k for a long time. Maybe the pros don't do it because most of them never break form through their races. The biggest thing Vaporfly's do is help you to stay quick when you begin to breakdown and fall off your toes. For many collegiate/amateur's this can lead to a big boost. Watch any college meet and you'll see vaporflys winning every race down to teh 3k for the most part.
I agree that vaporflies help you recover if you're constantly racing 5ks and 10ks. But if he only has one shot at racing a 5k I'd just wear spikes, they'll be slightly faster and will save some money
I am thinking about it, since I already have mamba V's, but they force you on your toes a little too much for a 5k I feel like, but I'll most likely end up just wearing them for the 5k
bruhhhhhh wrote:
RW reader wrote:
Where are you seeing them for 50%? I only see them on nike.com for 25% off.
Nike + members can get $20 off and I'm a student and get an extra 10%, so its coming out post-tax to being around only $160
thats still not 50%
bruhhhhhh wrote:
Not for the track wrote:
I am shocked at all the people talking about wearing them on the track. I would never wear them on a track because track spikes are faster.
Did you watch any elite level track races last summer? NO ONE is running in 4%/next% on the track because spikes are faster. There's no rule against not wearing spikes, so if they were faster people would wear them. Me being one of them, to give credibility I'm a sub 29/sub 14 guy for 10k/5k, I wouldn't wear 4% in a track race. Spikes are lighter and they grip the track way better on the turns. And if it's rainy, forget about it, 4% are very slick on wet surfaces.
You're blind/ignorant if you truly believe this. First of all people have been wearing racing shoes over spikes int he 10k for a long time. Maybe the pros don't do it because most of them never break form through their races. The biggest thing Vaporfly's do is help you to stay quick when you begin to breakdown and fall off your toes. For many collegiate/amateur's this can lead to a big boost. Watch any college meet and you'll see vaporflys winning every race down to teh 3k for the most part.
I'd say you are the one who is blind/ignorant.
Maybe you can barter some paper towels or toilet paper for a pair
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I only see them in size 7 and 9. So yes, if you happen to have small feet, maybe it’s worth buying. Will they ever be available in normal sizes again?
bruhhhhhh wrote:
Nike + members can get $20 off and I'm a student and get an extra 10%, so its coming out post-tax to being around only $160
I don't see the $20 off for Nike+ members, but Google Shopping is offering $10 off the Nike price so that's $176 total, right about 30% off.
Where can you even buy next%? They seem sold out everywhere unless you're a dude wearing 12.5. Will they have more for sale at any point, or is it all Alpha flys now? I'm a woman's 10. Thanks.
RW reader wrote:
bruhhhhhh wrote:
Nike + members can get $20 off and I'm a student and get an extra 10%, so its coming out post-tax to being around only $160
I don't see the $20 off for Nike+ members, but Google Shopping is offering $10 off the Nike price so that's $176 total, right about 30% off.
Could be just my account they offered to? but again....post reads NEARLY 50%, y'all need to learn to read
track degen wrote:
bruhhhhhh wrote:
You're blind/ignorant if you truly believe this. First of all people have been wearing racing shoes over spikes int he 10k for a long time. Maybe the pros don't do it because most of them never break form through their races. The biggest thing Vaporfly's do is help you to stay quick when you begin to breakdown and fall off your toes. For many collegiate/amateur's this can lead to a big boost. Watch any college meet and you'll see vaporflys winning every race down to teh 3k for the most part.
I'd say you are the one who is blind/ignorant.
Nah, just watched a guy drop 30 seconds off his 5k time to go sub 14 in them and win a race this past weekend, and have seen random time drops in them all season. If you want to act like its not changing things, then go ahead, but you're being blind/ignorant to act like there has been no effect on anyone, placebo or not.