Nike

Air VaporMax 2021

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Release
2021 Q2
MSRP
$210

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Good (79/100)

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Overall

Good (79/100)

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Good (79/100)

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Appearance

Exceptional (97/100)

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Exceptional (97/100)

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Cushioning

Good (78/100)

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Good (78/100)

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Comfort

Good (70/100)

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Good (70/100)

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Value

Good (67/100)

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Good (67/100)

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Durability

Below average (58/100)

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Below average (58/100)

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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
5mm
Release
2021 Q2
2019 Q4
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$210
$225
$165 Lower MSRP
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (59%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (30%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (54%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (5%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Excellent (95%) Best appearance
Very good (81%)
Value
Bottom tier (18%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Beat shoe I’ve worn, good price

Luke B · Dec 25, 2023

5/5

Overall

Felt super comfortable and durae

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

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jul 6, 2023

4/5

Overall

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