Nike Vaporfly
Every version of the Vaporfly 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 Vaporfly scores above 99% of the lines we track.
Nike Vaporfly vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the Vaporfly in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Vaporfly, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nike Vaporfly 4 In stock | 2025 | 4.9 oz (men's) | 36/30mm · 6mm drop | 98 | -1 | — | $260 MSRP |
| Nike Vaporfly 3 | 2023 | 6.4 oz | 38/30mm · 8mm drop | 99 | 0 | 30 | $250 MSRP |
| Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 2 | 2021 | 6.9 oz | 38/30mm · 8mm drop | 99 | -1 | 23 | $250 MSRP |
| Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% | 2019 | 6.6 oz | 40/32mm · 8mm drop | 100 | +1 | 24 | $250 MSRP |
| Nike Zoom Vaporfly 4% | 2017 | 6.9 oz | 39/29mm · 10mm drop | 99 | — | 71 | $250 MSRP |
5 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Nike
Vaporfly 498 Exceptional Exceptional · 3 reviews · Confidence 91/100
v5 (2025) · Racing · Neutral · 4.9 oz (men's) · 6mm drop
At 4.9 oz with 36mm heel stack, light and highly cushioned.
Durability 51$110 $260 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall98Appearance98Cushioning98Comfort89Value67Durability51Confidence91Buy it now
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Pros
At 4.9 oz with 36mm heel stack, light and highly cushioned.
Reviewers describe a springy, propulsive ride best at fast paces.
Cons
Durability is the lowest-rated dimension in the few reviews so far.
One reviewer says it offers little support.
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Nike
Vaporfly 399 Exceptional Exceptional · 89 reviews · Confidence 100/100
v4 (2023) · Racing · Neutral · 6.4 oz · 8mm drop
At 7.1 oz in the men's build and 5.8 oz in the women's, on a 38mm heel stack.
Durability 54MSRP $250
Overall99Appearance99Cushioning99Comfort98Value70Durability54Confidence100Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
At 7.1 oz in the men's build and 5.8 oz in the women's, on a 38mm heel stack.
Reviewers report race PRs, strong energy return and quicker recovery afterwards.
Four reviewers who have run earlier Vaporflys call this one an improvement.
Cons
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension at 3.5 out of 5 against a $250 list price, and reviewers report the foam and thin outsole wearing out fast, one of them by 200 miles.
Reviewers keep it for races and key workouts rather than easy or long runs.
Three reviewers report it feeling unstable, particularly at slower paces.
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Nike
ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 299 Exceptional Exceptional · 49 reviews · Confidence 99/100
v3 (2021) · Racing · Neutral · 6.9 oz · 8mm drop · 38mm stack
Reviewers consistently call it their fastest shoe for races and speed workouts.
Durability 50MSRP $250
Overall99Appearance99Cushioning98Comfort86Value75Durability50Confidence99Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers consistently call it their fastest shoe for races and speed workouts.
At 6.9 oz on a 38mm heel stack.
Three runners say their legs feel fresh after marathons and long efforts.
Cons
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension at 3.3 out of 5, and reviewers report outsole wear and lost bounce within a few months, one after ten sessions.
Reviewers report the heel rubbing, sore calves and an arch that feels high.
It lists at $250, and reviewers call that too much for how long it lasts.
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Nike
ZoomX Vaporfly Next%100 Exceptional Exceptional · 27 reviews · Confidence 100/100
v2 (2019) · Racing · Neutral · 6.6 oz · 8mm drop · 40mm stack
Reviewers report faster race times and fresher legs afterwards.
Durability 59MSRP $250
Overall100Cushioning99Appearance99Comfort98Value75Durability59Confidence100Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers report faster race times and fresher legs afterwards.
Bouncy cushioning at 6.6 oz suits half marathons and marathons.
Cushioning is the highest-rated dimension across twenty-seven reviewers, at 4.9 out of 5.
Cons
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension at 3.7 out of 5, and reviewers say the outsole wears fast enough that most keep it for racing.
Three reviewers want a wider toe box, and two of twenty-seven find it runs small.
Three reviewers feel unstable on the tall platform, one of them badly enough to stop running for two weeks.
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Nike
Zoom Vaporfly 4%99 Exceptional Exceptional · 73 reviews · Confidence 100/100
v1 (2017) · Racing · Neutral · 6.9 oz · 10mm drop · 39mm stack
Reviewers repeatedly report legs feeling fresher after races and long runs in it.
Durability 50MSRP $250
Overall99Comfort99Cushioning99Appearance99Value59Durability50Confidence100Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers repeatedly report legs feeling fresher after races and long runs in it.
At 6.9 oz on a 39mm heel stack, and reviewers call it incredibly cushioned for the weight.
Reviewers report race PRs at distances from the 10k to the marathon.
Cons
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension at 3.3 out of 5, and reviewers report the outsole wearing and the sole peeling, one after about 200 miles.
Value rates 3.7 out of 5 against a $250 list price, and reviewers who like the shoe still call it too expensive.
Reviewers say it feels unstable at slower paces, and eleven of seventy-three find it runs small.
