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. This version of Jakob Ingebrigtsen is a reflection of his style, family, and winning-driven attitude.
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
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
