Nike Zoom Vaporfly 4%

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9.3 Overall Grade
52 reviews

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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Supershoe, Racing Flat
Supershoe, Racing Flat
Supershoe, Racing Flat
Supershoe, Racing Flat
Pronation Control
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6.9 oz. (men's), 6.9 oz. (women's)
7.1 oz. (men's), 5.8 oz. (women's)
7.9 oz. (men's), 7.9 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
39mm.
38mm.
35mm.
Forefoot Height
29mm.
30mm.
27mm.
Drop Height
10 mm.
8 mm.
8 mm.
Upper material
FlyKnit
Shoe Released
Q3 2017
Q1 2024
Q2 2023
Q2 2023
MSRP
$250
$250
$250
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
9.3
8.7
9.4
8.7
Comfort
9.2
8.6
8.9
8.9
Cushioning
9.6
8.8
9.2
9.1
Durability
6.7
7.3
6.9
8.2
Appearance
9.1
8.5
8.8
8.4
Value
7.0
7.9
7.5
8.0

Reader Reviews

  • Super shoe

    Neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    6.0
    Value
    6.0

    One of the nices racing shoes, but expensives. Still looking for a good replacer, because the foam is not the same anymore.

  • Nike Zoom Vaporfly

    20 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    10.0

    I love everything about this shoe. The plate I think helps my aged knees. I do not typically wear this shoe for a lot of training runs. It is the best mid distance Nike shoe I have run in, and I have been wearing Nikes since the late ‘70s.

  • Are they worth the price?

    60 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    7.0

    I like them just as much as any other flats, but I'm not sure if my body actually responded to them. I think the speed is in your head.

  • Tech in the neck

    15 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches
    Overall
    7.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    5.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    2.0

    While the hype certainly lived up to its advertising and results, my experience was less that desirable. The comfort and feel, not to mention the look, are amazing, I have to say the durability for the price tag is ultimately what did in my overall rating. Too much tech hype and not enough durability to withstand all of it!

  • faster

    16 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    5.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    6.0

    very springy, but outsole wears fast

  • Bitter sweet

    32 miles per week, low arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    6.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    3.0

    It made running easier and faster but was too expensive

  • Greatest shoe on the planet

    8 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    10.0

    This thing is unreal Like no other shoe. Just the right amount of cushioning and firmness. Feet come off the ground with more power, more air time. Best when running fast; slow jogging diminishes their efficiency. Fit is amazing. I have a bunion on right foot. Always hurts because most shoes are too snug. Not the Vaporfly. Whatever material they are made from stretches perfectly and feels great all around my foot. I'm old. These have lowered my times, but more importantly, made me desire to race again. Am using only for races, 5k to half-marathon. Expensive as all get out, these babies are worth every cent. They look cool and feed my ego with some much needed juice. Nike, please, don't stop making these!

  • Overall great running shoe

    30 miles per week, overpronator, low arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    10.0

    The Nike 4 % are comfortable and provides much support during my runs.

  • Fastest Shoe

    25 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    7.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    6.0

    Exceptionally light. Incredible running experience, very cushioned and bouncy ride. Whether the hype is true or mere placebo they certainly help you run fast times and recover quicker.

  • Nothing else compares

    50 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    6.0
    Appearance
    7.0
    Value
    6.0

    I love racing in these. It is questionable if they make me any faster but they are very comfortable and fast. The price is the only downside.