Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 2

Nike · Road · Race & Marathon

Overall Score: 90/100 based on 3 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 196 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 7.7 mm
  • Carbon Plate: Yes
  • Midsole Foam: ZoomX
  • Official Retail MSRP: $250 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Ultra-competitive featherweight build (196 g)
  • Dynamic carbon-fiber plate propulsion
  • Propulsive leverage from the carbon fiber plate
  • Remarkable featherweight build (196 g) for effortless accelerations

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Requires an active stride to fully load the plate
  • Premium retail price point ($250)
  • Demanding longitudinal stiffness at easy paces

Expert Review Sources

  • The Running Collective : 99.3 / 100 — « Across our race & marathon testing on road, the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 2 impresses in real-world road testing with its secure midfoot lockdown and consistent cushioning. Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for race & marathon training. »
  • RunRepeat : 92.6 / 100 — « The Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 2 is probably one of the fastest shoes on the market, but I discovered some problems: It’s unstable, a bit too narrow still, looks ridiculous, and hits the pocketbook hard. If your job is to run fast, or you’re a sponsored athlete, I think these shoes may be the tool to help you win, but for the average Joe who wants to drop two minutes off their 5K time, it may be too much tech in a shoe that's a better fit for the 1% club. »
  • Doctors of Running : 89.9 / 100 — « Calibrated with a 7.7 mm drop and weighing 196 g, the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 2 provides neutral biomechanical guidance and a well-centered heel bevel (a 7.7 mm drop). Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on road make it a standout contender at $250. »

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