Nike Air VaporMax
Every version of the Air VaporMax we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Air VaporMax scores above 78% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Air VaporMax, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Nike Air VaporMax 2021 | 2021 | — | — | 81 | -5 | 2 | $210 MSRP |
| Nike Air VaporMax 2020 | 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | $220 MSRP |
| Nike Air Vapormax 360 | 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | $225 MSRP |
| Nike Air Vapormax 2019 Utility | 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | $190 MSRP |
| Nike Air VaporMax 2019 | 2019 | — | — | 86 | -2 | 1 | $200 MSRP |
| Nike Air VaporMax 3 | 2019 | — | — | 89 | +3 | 1 | $200 MSRP |
| Nike Air Vapormax 2 | 2018 | — | — | 86 | 0 | 2 | $190 MSRP |
| Nike Air VaporMax | 2017 | — | — | 86 | — | 1 | $190 MSRP |
8 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Air VaporMax 202181 Good Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 11/100
2021 · Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 4.5 out of 5.
Durability 59MSRP $210
Overall81Appearance97Cushioning77Comfort72Value68Durability59Confidence11Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 4.5 out of 5.
The five VaporMax versions scored here run from 82 to 87.
Cons
Durability draws 3.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
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MSRP $220
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MSRP $225
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MSRP $190
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Air VaporMax 201986 Good Good · 1 review · Confidence 40/100
2019 · Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far found it light and breathable and comfortable for casual running.
Durability 69MSRP $200
Overall86Appearance98Cushioning76Value75Comfort71Durability69Confidence40Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far found it light and breathable and comfortable for casual running.
The five VaporMax versions scored here run from 82 to 87.
Cons
Comfort and cushioning each draw 4 out of 5 in the single review so far, which covers two miles a week.
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Air VaporMax 389 Good Good · 1 review · Confidence 38/100
v3 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Its one reviewer so far rates comfort, cushioning, durability and appearance 5 out of 5.
Durability 71MSRP $200
Overall89Appearance98Cushioning82Comfort76Value73Durability71Confidence38Buy it now
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Pros
Its one reviewer so far rates comfort, cushioning, durability and appearance 5 out of 5.
Cons
It lists at $200, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Its one reviewer so far reports an injury while running in it.
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Air Vapormax 286 Good Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 24/100
v2 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate appearance 5 out of 5.
Durability 56MSRP $190
Overall86Appearance97Cushioning70Value69Comfort60Durability56Confidence24Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers so far rate appearance 5 out of 5.
One of two reviewers so far says the cushioning lends itself well to running.
Cons
Reviewers rate durability 2.5 out of 5, its lowest dimension, and one says the air pockets can burst on a stick or stone.
One of two reviewers so far reports heel slippage and calls it a lifestyle shoe you can run in.
It lists at $190, well above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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Air VaporMax86 Good Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 21/100
v1 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate appearance 5 out of 5.
Durability 70MSRP $190
Overall86Appearance97Cushioning79Value77Comfort74Durability70Confidence21Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers so far rate appearance 5 out of 5.
One of two reviewers so far, aged 55, says it lets them move around in complete comfort.
Cons
It lists at $190, well above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.