Nike Air VaporMax
Every version of the Air VaporMax we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the Air VaporMax rates above 75% 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 | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Nike Air VaporMax 2021 | 2021 | — | — | 81 | 0 | 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 | — | — | 81 | 0 | 1 | $200 MSRP |
| Nike Air VaporMax 3 | 2019 | — | — | 81 | +3 | 1 | $200 MSRP |
| Nike Air Vapormax 2 | 2018 | — | — | 79 | +3 | 2 | $190 MSRP |
| Nike Air VaporMax | 2017 | — | — | 76 | — | 1 | $190 MSRP |
8 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Air VaporMax 202181 81 Good Good Good 2 reviews Confidence 30
2021 · Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 4.5 out of 5.
Durability 64MSRP $210
Overall81Appearance94Cushioning73Value71Comfort70Durability64Confidence30Buy 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 201981 81 Good Good Good 1 review Confidence 57
2019 · Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far found it light and breathable and comfortable for casual running.
Durability 69MSRP $200
Overall81Appearance94Value76Cushioning74Comfort71Durability69Confidence57Buy 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 381 81 Good Good Good 1 review Confidence 39
v3 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Its one reviewer so far rates comfort, cushioning, durability and appearance 5 out of 5.
Durability 69MSRP $200
Overall81Appearance94Cushioning76Value73Comfort73Durability69Confidence39Buy 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 for sale.
Its one reviewer so far reports an injury while running in it.
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Air Vapormax 279 79 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 62
v2 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate appearance 5 out of 5.
Durability 62MSRP $190
Overall79Appearance94Value71Cushioning69Comfort65Durability62Confidence62Buy 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 for sale.
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Air VaporMax76 76 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 55
v1 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate appearance 5 out of 5.
Durability 69MSRP $190
Overall76Appearance94Cushioning75Value75Comfort72Durability69Confidence55Buy 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 for sale.