Nike Vaporfly 4
The Vaporfly 4 is Nike's pinnacle road racing super shoe, now lighter and more responsive than ever. It's expertly engineered to dominate races and break records from 10Ks to full marathons.
Best Use
Surface
Stability
All Women's Road Shoes
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Daily TrainersDaily Trainers
As the broad base of the running shoe pyramid, daily trainers are the definition of a go-to running shoe. They prioritize dependable comfort, support, durability, and routine versatility. They're a staple in every runner's closet. If you're newer to running shoes, you can confidently start your journey here.
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Performance TrainersPerformance Trainers
Performance trainers (or "super trainers") blend elements of daily trainers and super shoes, often giving you the benefits of advanced foams and plates, but adapted for daily training. They make fast runs faster and long runs easier. Highly versatile, many are also great choices as accessible racing shoes.
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Race Super ShoesRace Super Shoes
The pinnacle of the pyramid, super shoes are the fastest running shoes you can buy. They're designed to race your absolute best and are the apex of running shoe technology and innovation. Often built with carbon-fiber plates and cutting-edge superfoams for the highest energy return, they're made for ultimate racing speed.
Women's Running Shoes by Surface
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Roads & PavementRoads & Pavement
Road running shoes feature smooth outsoles that are designed for running on paved surfaces such as roads, sidewalks, and bike paths.
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Smooth Trails & FireroadsSmooth Trails & Fireroads
Designed to handle most trail runs, these shoes prioritize comfort and a smooth ride. These shoes are great for anything from smooth singletrack, park trails, and fireroads making them ideal for those who run from their doorstep on streets before hitting the trail.
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Rocky & Technical TrailsRocky & Technical Trails
These shoes are best used for hard, rugged trails such as shale, granite or sandstone where grip on smooth surfaces and underfoot protection are important.
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Soft & Muddy TrailsSoft & Muddy Trails
Designed for use in muddy, soggy conditions, these shoes feature very aggressive outsoles that dig deep into soft ground for exceptional traction.
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Snowy & Icy TrailsSnowy & Icy Trails
These shoes feature technical outsoles designed to grip snowy and icy trails making them ideal for winter trail running.
Stability Level
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Neutral Running Shoes
Neutral shoes support the foot through a normal range of arch collapse and generally do not have built-in technology to correct movement.
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Stability Running Shoes
Stability shoes are a great option for those who overpronate or need added support. These shoes help to limit the inward rolling motion of the ankle while running or walking and assist in guiding the foot straight through the gait cycle.
At A Glance:
- Incredibly lightweight
- Powerfully propulsive
- Championship pedigree and performance
Product Highlights:
Ultimate vapor. Maximum fly. The Nike Vaporfly 4 is meticulously designed to be the finest road racing super shoe on the market. Of its equally elite siblings (the Alphafly and Streakfly), the Vaporfly boasts the broadest range by far. It's designed to be best for racing full marathons down to 10Ks, but don't hesitate to lace these stunners up for 5Ks or even 1 mile races and repeats.
This is a top-to-bottom update, so what are the key changes? Starting in the midsole, the reductive design trims foam where it isn't needed. This saves weight and frees more energy from the world-class ZoomX superfoam, providing an ultralight and energized ride. Not to be outshone, the increased angle of the curved carbon fiber Flyplate unlocks more leverage from your ankle to toe-off. Combined, these premium elements deliver incredible energy return and propulsion.
Continuing the updates, the waffle pattern outsole uses softened blown rubber for smoother transitions and better traction. Overall, this improved outsole is designed for an ideal balance of grip, cushioning, and durability. Completing the package, the featherweight engineered mesh upper helps overall weight savings while improving fit consistency and comfort.
All in all, the Nike Vaporfly 4 remains one of the best marathon racing shoes and arguably the top running shoe for races across a broad range of distances. Inspired by the best, led by pros, but built for all. Now step into greatness. The Vaporfly 4 welcomes all challengers and asks with a ready grin "wanna race?"
Model Number: HF6412-102
Specs & FitLearn More
Shoe Specs
- Weight: 4.9 oz | 139 g
- Heel Stack: 36 mm
- Forefoot Stack: 30 mm
- Heel-Toe Offset: 6 mm
Stack Height
Stack Height
Stack height refers to how much shoe is between your foot and the ground. For this category, we reference the amount of material below the forefoot, as the heel height will be equal to or greater than the forefoot height.
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Minimal
14-18 mm. The shoe has a thin midsole that allows for a natural running experience. Classic racing flats and minimalist shoes are common here. These shoes offer a feeling of being directly connected to the road or trail.
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Low
19-23 mm. The shoe has a slightly cushioned feel and might feature additional midsole technologies. Performance training shoes and some trail shoes are common here. These offer some protection during foot strike but prioritize a lightweight, grounded experience.
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Medium
24-28 mm. These shoes have a stack height that falls near the middle of the spectrum. The shoes in this category are versatile and great for almost all types of runs and distances.
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High
29-34 mm. The shoe has a thick midsole and ample cushioning. These shoes are highly protective and absorb more of the impact you experience.
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Maximal
35 mm plus. The shoe has an extremely thick midsole and extra cushioning. The focus is on maximum protection underfoot, often with a plush experience for hardly any ground feel. Some pinnacle racing and performance shoes can also be found here.
How It FitsLearn More
Heel Width
Midfoot Fit
Toe Box Fit
How We Measure Our Shoe Specs
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We measure every shoe in-house to provide accurate and consistent details.
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Weight
Weight is measured per single shoe, including laces. Men's and unisex styles are based on a men's size 9, and women's styles are based on a women's size 8.
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Heel Stack
The heel stack refers to how high your heel sits above the ground when wearing shoes. Based on Men's size 9 as the standard.
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Forefoot Stack
Forefoot stack refers to how high the ball of the foot sits above the ground when wearing shoes. Based on Men's size 9 as the standard.
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Heel-toe Offset
Heel-toe offset (drop) is the difference in height between the heel stack and the forefoot stack. We use the number given to us by the brand.
How We Measure Shoe Fit
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All measurements are based on Medium width. Note: fit is relative to the "average" running shoe.
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We partner with SmartLast, a program by Heeluxe, to use advanced shoe-measuring technology, to provide objective measurements for toe box, midfoot, and heel widths as well as overall length.
Learn more about the SmartLast measuring process here.
Stack Height
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MinimalMinimal
14-18 mm. The shoe has a thin midsole that allows for a natural running experience. Classic racing flats and minimalist shoes are common here. These shoes offer a feeling of being directly connected to the road or trail.
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LowLow
19-23 mm. The shoe has a slightly cushioned feel and might feature additional midsole technologies. Performance training shoes and some trail shoes are common here. These offer some protection during foot strike but prioritize a lightweight, grounded experience.
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MediumMedium
24-28 mm. These shoes have a stack height that falls near the middle of the spectrum. The shoes in this category are versatile and great for almost all types of runs and distances.
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HighHigh
29-34 mm. The shoe has a thick midsole and ample cushioning. These shoes are highly protective and absorb more of the impact you experience.
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MaximalMaximal
35 mm plus. The shoe has an extremely thick midsole and extra cushioning. The focus is on maximum protection underfoot, often with a plush experience for hardly any ground feel. Some pinnacle racing and performance shoes can also be found here.
Technologies
MIDSOLE
- ZoomX is Nike's highest-level PEBA superfoam, a featherweight compound with supreme energy return.
- Flyplate is a full-length, carbon fiber, curved plate with an increased angle, delivering propulsive pop with every foot strike and toe-off.
OUTSOLE
- Blown rubber has been softened for a balance of durability and softer stickier grip from the waffle pattern tread.
UPPER
- Racing engineered mesh creates secure comfort with minimum weight.