So light that it almost disappears on the feet, just pure race day magic! Nike's best-selling road racing shoe, the Vaporfly 4, has been fine-tuned to become its lightest version.

With precise adjustments to the design, Nike has succeeded in reducing the overall weight while maintaining top performance. Nike strategically constructed ZoomX foam with less midsole stack height to reduce the weight. The carbon Flyplate has been adjusted to a steeper angle for more aggressive propulsion. This combination offers incredible energy return, more ground connection, and a bouncy and snappy sensation.

The Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 4 is perfect for experienced runners seeking for the lightest and propulsive shoe to maximise their performance in distances ranging from 5k to marathons.

What's New?

Redesigned midsole geometry
About 10g lighter than the Vaporfly 3
Carbon FlyPlate reshaped in a steeper angle to enhance propulsion
Reduced stack height to 35mm for better ground contact
Reduced heel-to-toe drop

Upper

Engineered mesh offers improved comfort, reduced weight while giving a secure fit

Midsole

ZoomX, Nike's most responsive foam, gets a slight reduced midsole while maintaining ts bouncy feathery feel
A full-length carbon fiber Flyplate provides a propulsive, racing feel
A higher angle of the plate and lower heel-to-toe drop compared to the Vaporfly 3 for better propulsion

Outsole

Reduced outsole weight by using a thinner rubber compared to the Vaporfly 3
Full coverage of rubber in the forefoot with reliable traction

Overall rating: 4.3333335 / 5 from 3 reviews.

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Great 5-21k racer

"The VF4 feels significantly lighter and more streamlined than the previous generation. The upper is breathable and the midsole feels responsive. I have taken this model through short workouts through to race days and have yet to be disappointed. It may lack the stack for 42. 2k for those with a more rearfoot strike. The colourways are fun, an underrated shoe IMO!"

— Ryan K. (5/5)

Fast

"These shoes are quick. When you're tired at the end of your race they just keep turning over and you can even pick up the pace. Not a marathon shoe for me but a half marathon is possible."

— Nigel S. (5/5)

Not as fun anymore

"These shoes are ok, but not fun, not as comfortable as previous versions. They seem very firm to me with not much energy return. I am getting older, and the firmness seems to hurt my legs, and I had to fight really hard to pick up the pace. I always ran my marathons in previous versions of the shoes, but I struggle to get through a half marathon in these shoes. I am regretting buying them."

— Jeffrey (3/5)

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