Nike

VaporMax

VaporMax
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Release
2018 Q1

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Good (77/100)

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Overall

Good (77/100)

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Good (77/100)

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Appearance

Excellent (94/100)

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Excellent (94/100)

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Cushioning

Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Durability

Good (71/100)

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Good (71/100)

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Value

Good (69/100)

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Good (69/100)

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Comfort

Good (69/100)

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Good (69/100)

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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
2018 Q1
2019 Q3
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$180
$165 Lower MSRP
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (55%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (28%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (46%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Below average (36%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Excellent (93%) Best appearance
Very good (81%)
Value
Below average (30%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Running on a cloud ☁️

CJ · Nov 29, 2023

5/5

Overall

I'm 55, everything hurts. Until I was introduced to the Nike Flyknit VaporMax. I am not going to exaggerate and say my life has been completely transformed and I'm out running people half my age, but now I'm able to move around in complete comfort and I'm always looking for the other shoe to drop! (🤣). But seriously, get a pair and prove me wrong. 

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