Nike Vaporfly 4

Nike · Road · Race & Marathon

Overall Score: 91/100 based on 5 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 190 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 6 mm
  • Carbon Plate: Yes
  • Midsole Foam: ZoomX
  • Official Retail MSRP: €270 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Ultra-competitive featherweight build (190 g)
  • Dynamic carbon-fiber plate propulsion
  • Agilité supérieure en relance
  • Mousse ZoomX dense et nerveuse

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Requires an active stride to fully load the plate
  • Premium retail price point (€270)
  • Premium retail price point (€260)
  • Peak racing lifespan around 400 km

Expert Review Sources

  • The Running Collective : 99.3 / 100 — « Calibrated with a 6 mm drop and weighing 190 g, the Nike Vaporfly 4 delivers a smooth, dependable ride powered by its ZoomX midsole. Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for race & marathon training. »
  • Running Lab : 91.3 / 100 — « In Nike's race & marathon lineup, the Vaporfly 4 impresses in real-world road testing with its secure midfoot lockdown and consistent cushioning. Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on road make it a standout contender at €270. »
  • RunRepeat : 93.6 / 100 — « We believe the Vaporfly 4 is a smart update, but not the groundbreaking reinvention some runners might have expected from Nike. After testing it in the lab and pounding the roads, we loved its feather-light construction, the much-improved fit that fixes the annoying tongue from the v3, and the upgrades in the upper and outsole. However, runners hoping for a major boost in performance will likely be disappointed—it’s simply a smoother, more refined Vaporfly that borrows a few ideas from the Alphafly but won’t magically slash your race times, feeling now more natural and better suited for shorter distances. »
  • RoadTrailRun : 92.5 / 100 — « Across our race & marathon testing on road, the Nike Vaporfly 4 pairs a fluid forefoot roll with leg-saving ZoomX cushioning (190 g). Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for race & marathon training. »
  • Doctors of Running : 89.7 / 100 — « Calibrated with a 6 mm drop and weighing 190 g, the Nike Vaporfly 4 provides neutral biomechanical guidance and a well-centered heel bevel (a 6 mm drop). Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for race & marathon training. »

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