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Race through the miles with the Nike Vaporfly 4 road-running shoes. Nike reduced weight in the midsoles, outsoles and uppers so they now weigh only 5.4 oz. per shoe.
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View all Nike Women's Road-Running ShoesBest Use | Running |
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Running Shoe Support | Neutral |
Running Shoe Cushioning | Moderate Cushion |
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 6 |
Heel Stack Height (mm) | 35 |
Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 29 |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Upper | Engineered mesh |
Midsole | Air Zoom units/carbon Flyplate/ZoomX foam |
Support | None |
Outsole | Rubber |
Weight (Pair) | 10.8 ounces |
Gender | Women's |
6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | |
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U.S. Women's | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 |
Foot Length (in.) | 9 | 9 1/8 | 9 3/8 | 9 1/2 | 9 5/8 | 9 7/8 | 10 | 10 1/8 | 10 3/8 | 10 1/2 | 10 5/8 | 10 7/8 | 11 |
Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated.
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Just put 12 miles on them and so far, so good! It feels better than the Vaporfly 3’s, which didn’t last long for me. Very lightweight, supportive, and sufficient cushioning. Love the bright red color too!
I’ve had the vaporfly 2 (run small), vaporfly 3 (run small and big). The vaporfly 3 fits perfectly and I can wear regular socks! It fits snug like a sock but not too tight. I can sustain my extremely hot hiit workout without my feet heating and cramping so these are a win win for me! I need more colors other than white and pastels!! My only complaint is that there isn’t enough laces for me to make a bow. I have to tie in a knot. I would definitely recommend these if you’re a vaporfly fan!
Nike Vaporfly 4 Proto This racing shoe is somewhat uncomfortable, but yet quite fast. The support near the ankle is not very secure, but it works. Laces can be an issue though as wearing this racing shoe requires a tight lacing setting due to it's low amount of secureness. This is an issue as it will be too tight, or not tight enough. Having it too tight will result in when taking off the shoe, having a stingy sensation on your foot (5 mins). The Vaporfly 4 Proto also uses a Jordan 1 styled toebox which means it will be slightly uncomfortable. The racing shoe runs small, so go a size and a half up. Not only that, but the ZoomX foam is not very durable. I would recommend NOT washing this shoe or any Vaporfly/Alphafly due the ZoomX foam which is very fragile. Apart from all this, the Vaporfly 4 Proto(s) is an acceptable choice for racing due to it's stiffness with the carbon fiber plate and the cushioning ZoomX foam.
Just did my first workout in these, and they were a dream. It was like running on a cloud. They have the bounce of the Alphafly 3 with the slender weightlessness of the Vaporfly 2. There is no crowding of my ankles, which is my main complaint about the Alphafly 3. I foresee my legs recovering really quickly from hard sessions with these.
I need a knee replacement, like no cartilage in there at all, and with these sneakers, I can walk more, go up and down stairs like usual, and I feel like they propel me forward. They’re a game changer to my mobility, and have probably bought me more time before I have to have surgery. Thank you for these amazing shoes!
Probably my review will be deleted as last time. They are not comfortable. They are making this horrible squeaky noise. Material instead of knit mesh, as it used to be, feels very plastic and uncomfortable.
Best running pair ever Just finished a half marathon and was able to finish faster than expected.
I’m on FIRE! Love the lightweight feel! It’s a conversation starter for sure!
Excellent feeling sneaker. Plenty of cushion and support. Very comfortable!