Nike Vaporfly 4

Technical Specs

Surface: Road
Support: Neutral
Weight: 190g (10M)
Stack & Drop: 36mm → 30mm (6mm drop)
Midsole: PEBA
Release Date: Mar 01, 2025

Intended Uses

Race Day
Nike

Vaporfly 4

Reviews and Specs

$270 MSRP

Critics' Concensus

Overview

From the manufacturer: We trimmed weight in the midsole, outsole and upper from the Vaporfly 3 without sacrificing performance. The result is a lighter, more propulsive all-around racing shoe that’s trusted from the mile to the marathon.

Consensus summary reflects themes from professional reviews linked on this page
Brand Nike
Model Vaporfly 4
Weight 190g (10M)
Support Neutral
Stack & Drop 36mm → 30mm (6mm drop)
Plate Yes
Surface Road
Release Date March 01, 2025
Wide Sizes Available No
Max Men's Size 15
Max Women's Size 12
Midsole Materials PEBA
Believe in the Run (11/15) - Full Review
May 02, 2025
Doctors of Running (B+, B+) - Full Review
Apr 01, 2025

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