Nike Air VaporMax Plus

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Nike Air VaporMax Plus rates in the 73rd percentile overall among daily trainers. It rates highest on looks.

Based on 3 runner reviews.

Nike Air VaporMax Plus

/ 5

Very good

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (84/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 73% of shoes

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84/100
Overall

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (84/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 73% of shoes

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84
Appearance

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (96/100)

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Scores better than 94% of shoes

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96
Cushioning

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (82/100)

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Scores better than 71% of shoes

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82
Comfort

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (76/100)

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Scores better than 54% of shoes

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76
Value

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (68/100)

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Scores better than 27% of shoes

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68
Durability

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (67/100)

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Scores better than 26% of shoes

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67

What runners say

“The toe air cushion wears out after ~175 miles of asphalt running”
Don Ziter 5/5 Full review
“I have bad knees and these actually make a difference”
4/5 Full review
“Excellent cushioning for the regular distance runner”
Don Ziter 5/5 Full review
“These are the most cushioned shoe I've ever had”
4/5 Full review
“Price is ridiculous”
4/5 Full review
“Quite lightweight as well”
5/5 Full review

Prefer this shoe over another

100% 2/2

Reader Ratings

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Most cushioned shoe

Anonymous runner · Oct 30, 2024

4/5

Overall

These are the most cushioned shoe I've ever had. I have bad knees and these actually make a difference, which I couldn't believe. Price is ridiculous but they look good and Nike says they will go 300 miles. 

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Excellent comfort shoe with below average durability

Don Ziter · Jun 30, 2023

5/5

Overall

The Nike VaporMax Plus is an extremely comfortable shoe with excellent cushioning for the regular distance runner. The exterior of the shoe is good for cooler weather running and can hold heat in warmer climates like Florida. (You’ll need to wash them to prevent odor build up.) The only real draw back is that the toe air cushion of the shoe wears out after ~175 miles of asphalt running. Shoe goo will help extend that life… but that shouldn’t be necessary on a $200+ shoe! Overall, it’s my go-to shoe for 4-500 miles before replacing. I love the “slipper” feel during my runs. 

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Vapormax review

Anonymous runner · Aug 10, 2019

5/5

Overall

An amazing running shoe, Vapormax sole allows my foot to feel like it’s running on a cloud, quite light weight as well, overall a very potent shoe
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.5 oz M
Stack
40/35mm
Drop
7mm
5mm
Release
2018 Q1
2024 Q2 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$210
$200
$165
Best price
$149.99
$131.97 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Good (73%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Exceptional (>99%)
Comfort
Average (54%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (71%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Below average (26%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Good (80%)
Appearance
Excellent (94%)
Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Very good (84%)
Value
Below average (27%)
Very good (87%) Best value
Good (77%)
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