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Nike Vaporfly Next% 3
Women's Shoes - White/Black/Purple
3.8
The Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 3 is a premiere road-racing supershoe designed to deliver top performance in races from the 5K to full marathon.
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Product Details:
The Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 3 is set to continue the legacy of its predecessors by delivering an unrivaled running experience on race day. The Vaporfly 3 is lighter than ever and has been refined to deliver its smoothest ride to date. Ever since its debut in 2016, ZoomX foam has been the industry leader in lightweight, soft, and ultra-resilient cushioning and it continues to do so with the Vaporfly 3. In addition to having a max stack of ZoomX, the midsole has been redesigned with a convex shape around the forefoot to deliver more stability, increased energy return, and smoother transitions. Paired with Nike's carbon-fiber Flyplate, the ZoomX foam comes to life the faster you go and allows you to effortlessly maintain pace even as the miles tick on. In the outsole, the rubber is now 2mm thinner which allows for more ZoomX foam without compromising grip and traction. Bringing this shoe together is the FlyKnit upper that is stripped down to offer the ideal race fit but still has the structure to get you through all 26.2 miles comfortably.
The best just got better with the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 3 and runners around the globe will be rejoicing as they lace up their pair and nab their new personal records.
What You'll Love
- Even more energy return than before
- Redesigned midsole brings weight down and efficiency up
Model Number: DV4130-104
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Shoe Specs (Women's Size 8)
| Weight: | 5.6 oz | 159 g |
| Heel Stack: | 38 mm |
| Forefoot Stack: | 30 mm |
| Heel-Toe Offset: | 8 mm |
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| Heel Width: | Roomy |
| Midfoot Fit: | Roomy |
| Toe Box Fit: | Average |
Technologies
MIDSOLE
- ZoomX foam is ultra-resilient and offers a premium running experience.
- Flyplate is comprised of carbon-fiber that works harmoniously with the ZoomX foam to deliver a highly propulsive and energetic ride.
OUTSOLE
- Thin Rubber for strong and stable traction on the course/track.
UPPER
- FlyKnit offers high quality materials for an optimal race fit.
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Customer Reviews
Typical NikeWhy does Nike ruin every new succession of of shoe? These are super comfortable but have no SNAP. The same old Nike pattern, make an amazing show then slowly kick them up. The only reason these shoes are worth it was the $100 deal I scored. $280 and they would've gone straight back.
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goodI love these shoes great for super long trail runs did about 800 mile on these and there still in mint condition
No snapI miss the older models of this shoe. The shoe feels like an everyday trainer. Which if the price tag wasn’t so high..,it wouldn’t be an issue. Save your money and wait for the next version or get the older versions of this shoe. The old gens are so much more responsive than this version. Or spend the extra on the alphas.
Awesome race shoesI was so happy to wear the shoes for my recent NYC marathon. Did 5 minutes break in only. Got my course PR ! I would recommend this pair!
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Excellent racing shoeI love the Vaporfly 3. They're much improved from the previous model.
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Helped me PRLove these! I definitely feel like they reduce leg fatigue and helped me get a PR you in the half. I was worried about having sore/injured calves because of the forward propulsion, but haven’t had any issues. I have been using them for temp and track work outs with success as well.
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All around good supershoeSolid entry in the super shoe market. Seems to be a little less flexible than the Vaporfly Next%2. I think almost a bit too roomy in the toebox, but otherwise nice upper. Not as cushy as the Alphafly 3 but that's not necessarily a bad thing as I think running in the Alphafly is like driving a 1970s American station wagon on the highway, like steering a boat. I'd run in this shoe in everything from 5K to the marathon. Light weight, fits nicely around heel and midfoot on my narrow feet. Can't speak to durability as haven't put enough miles on it. I give it a 4 only because there's room for improvement. Excellent shoe but no Wow factor. More like a 4.5.
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Very good experience. Recommended 100%EXCELLENT FOOTWEAR. Good running push. Convenience and comfort.
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Nice fast shoeI really like this shoe and put almost all my training on it in the last few months.
Also used it at IM KONA - these are more stable than the Alpha's.
Toe box is roomy. They also seems to hold well to mileage so far despite being a super show - the sole lasts better than previous generations.
My only gripe (preventing 5 stars) is the awkward tongue. Weirdly shaped, sticking out a lot and somewhat sideways. I have to believe this can be made better.
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Staple RacerI have been racing in the Vaporfly for 4 years and even though the model changes, it remains my favorite go-to racer. Its light, it’s quick and it keeps my legs fresh.
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It HelpsFirst time investing in a race day shoe and it was worth it. On my easy runs over 18 miles my knees would hurt during training every time. Race day with these no knee pain even after my longest, hardest run. Truly feel like I wouldn’t have made the finish line without them.
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FULL RECOMMENDEDSOFT, LIGHTWEIGHT, VERY COMFORTABLE SHOES, HELP IN THE SPEED OF THE RUNNER
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Vaporly 3s, The Best YetFelt the immediate effect even after a long-time 1s and 2s wearer (7-8+ races for each pair). The 3s felt great on a first 5k tempo run. I have experience wearing these for racing, so to save mileage I only wore them again for a warm up and then the Chicago Marathon a few weeks after getting this pair. No issues with size, width, drop, etc. true to size. Great for racing all distances!
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Fast Racing ShoeThis is show is fast. Love the design, although not the most durable sole. I think it is worth $150 not the $250 I paid. Wouldn’t buy it again unless it was $100 less.
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Fell for the hypeThey are light, they are fast. Love the look.
The mesh uppers don’t provide much support. The biggest difference I noticed as a forefront runner is the lack of cushioning. For the money, I expected more I guess.
Saucony > Nike
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Good shoeVery light and comfortable
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Good shoeVery light and comfortable
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Fast if they work for your feetThese have a very strange fit and bothered my arches. I don’t have a wide foot or high arch, but it felt like much on my arch was hanging off over the side of the sole. Previous versions of this shoe were fine with me. They are very fast and I loved the cushion and ride but because they were so uncomfortable I did not keep them.
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Definitely Makes a Difference but Too NarrowTried out these shoes and I could tell that they make a huge difference for long runs (several minutes in a marathon type of difference). Unfortunately, my feet are pretty wide and these run very narrow so caused a lot of discomfort for me which stinks since I can tell they are a great shoe for getting a PR in. Overall, highly recommend if you have small feet, but otherwise if you're like me, you'll probably have to find another shoe unfortunately.
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Unit got holes all across the bottom on firstUnit got holes all across the bottom on first Run
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2nd pair of VaporflysThis is my second pair of Vaporflys (had the Next% 2 before this pair). I’ve tried other running shoes in between but have not been able to find anything else out there as comfortable and lightweight to run in.
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Heel is too looseThe vaporfly next% 2 fit my feet really well. The vaporfly next% 3 is too loose in the heel and I can't tie them tight enough to get them to fit my feet. Unfortunately Runningwarehouse only has the %3 and all I have is a gift card.. so I am basically out of $280 dollars.
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Next % 3I really enjoyed using these shoes for my second half marathon. I definitely felt the extra spring and bounce in my stride which is more than I can say from any other racing shoes I have tried. This was my first timing wearing the Nike version of carbon plate shoes and foam and I probably will continue to moving forward unless the prices just get too high.
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The Go-To Super Shoe!(5' 7" And 125 Lbs.) There's no doubt that Nike Vaporfly Next% 3 is built to help you achieve your maximum potential on raceday. But it also serves as high-performance everyday trainer! If you're average training pace is 6:00 to 7:00 per mile - this shoes will allow you to stack multiple medium/ hard efforts in succession which leads to improved fitness levels. You will notice that your legs and feet are less sore after high intensity or long runs. Efficient runners can expect to Nike Vaporfly Next% 3 to last 250 to 300 miles.
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Makes you FlyI now comprehend why these shoes are called VaporFlys; they literally turn you into a superhuman.
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CheatingIdk how these make you go so fast
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VaporflyThey were not as comfortable as that 2%, but they still are a good shoe for long distance running and short distance as well
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LoveThis is my favorite model. I buy some for New York maratón and now i repeat my buy to take them to Berlín maratón.
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My favorite shoesI developed knee pain with other shoes but never with these. Even on days I’m less motivated these shoes get me going, highly recommended!
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Expect fast times, but be weary of injuryRan a marathon in these shoes and blew all my previous efforts away with how fast these shoes were. However, there's low support on the arches which caused arch blisters and pain afterwards. I would stay away if you have a history of plantar fasciitis.
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Best everBest shoes ever for me, they are good for any distance or speed:)
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Race shoeLike it. It's light and feels fast.
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Nike Vaporfly ShoesI bought these a couple weeks before my sons cross country camp so that he would have a few weeks of runs to help break them in before camp. They haven’t even lasted a month. I would definitely not recommend this shoe. I’m not unhappy with the service of where I purchased it from just not happy with the Nike product.
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Fits like a glove without blistersPrior Alphaflys have given me blisters on the inner part of the foot, but I had no traces of blister after running a half marathon in these (TBD on the full!) On the other hand, didn’t provide quite as much helpful race bounce as my previous Alphas.
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Great fit, some issues with underfoot feelThey fit great in my regular running shoe size, though the volume of the forefoot was roomy. The zoomX foam is very bouncy and feels nice, if not a bit too soft.
However, when I ran down the hall in these, there was an uncomfortable “poking” into my medial arch. I have pretty low volume feet but figured my midfoot might be a bit wide. It felt like something that might go away with breaking in, but I didn’t want to risk it with such an expensive shoe!
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Meh...!VERY comfortable shoe; however, not as springy as the original and VP 2. On the (+) side, it does seem to be more durable.
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Great Racing ShoesLove using these shoes for races. Very light and responsive. Love the new bigger toe box for my wide feet. Highly recommend these.
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Nike VaporflyBest race shoe by far! Light and fast turnover, got to have these!
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Too wideI have wide feet and they still were too wide. It’s the only super shoe I’ve come across that really requires a thick sock
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Good shoe but not a bit priceyGood shoe and no real complaints but feels over priced. Would buy again but also would consider other options and brands. Been happy racing 5 and 10ks in this shoe.
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These are not itThese shoes have been a huge disappointment for me. I had previously owned the original Alphaflys and absolutely loved them but they were worn out so I decided to try the Vaporflys. I immediately noticed they were not as snappy and efficient as the Alphaflys but I knew they were cheaper so I assumed they would not be quite as great. I wore them for some easy runs with no issues and decided to wear them for a half marathon. During the race, I started to have pain in my ankle around the 10 mile mark. I've never had ankle pain before in training so I am assuming it was the shoes. I decided to give them another try on an 18 mile long run with some race pace miles baked in. However, around mile 15 the top of my foot started hurting really bad. The pain would not stop until I finished the run and took off the shoes. I thought maybe I had tied the laces too tight so I tired to loosen them but that did not work. I read other reviews and saw this is a common issue with the Vaporflys because the upper is rather rigid. I think I could still wear these for shorter runs, probably anything under a half marathon. However, I also don't feel that these give me a performance boost so I don't know if they are worth wearing at all. Honestly, probably better off paying the extra $25 and getting the Alphaflys.
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DisappointedI have run in all versions of Vaporflys and absolutely loved them, so I ignored the negative reviews. However, this version is incredibly disappointing after a couple race pace workouts. I find the fit and cushion very comfortable, but that is not what I'm looking for in a race shoe. Performance and responsiveness is what set the Vaporfly apart from a trainer and these just don't fit the bill. If you are looking for a race shoe at this price point, I'd recommend looking elsewhere.
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downgradeRan in V2 and absolutely loved them. So springy and great energy return. I've had these since Christmas and finally got to race a 5k in them and they feel flat in comparison to the 2's. As someone else said, they just don't have that pop of a super shoe and therefore do not justify the price in anyway! If you want a really expensive cushioned trainer then this is your shoe!
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Worst Vapors yetI like the added cushion but blisters and arch rubbing from center of shoe being slimmed down. Can not get heel to lockdown. Tighter laces cause sore tops of feet.
Pros: light, cushion, fast
Cons: blisters, arch rubs, no heel lockdown, toe-box sloppy
Woman in men’s shoes.Love vapor fly ‘s for marathon training and running the Chicago, NY and Boston Marathons. This third version is the best. Going to run London Marathon with them next April
longest tongue everWhat's up with the tongue in these shoes? These have to be the longest tongues I've ever seen in running shoes. They remind me of soccer shoes. I've never had this issue with another pair of running shoes. The 3rd picture on the carousel above doesn't do justice. The tongue extends at least another inch higher. If I keep these shoes, I'm going to have to cut down the tongue because a.) it looks ridiculous and b.) I don't want the tongue rubbing against my ankle as I run. Tough to justify cutting a nearly $300 pair of shoes.
BangerJust ran CIM in these and could not have asked for better performance from the shoe. Breathable upper, responsive midsole, and easy to lock in my pace. HUGE PR so all I can say is...Just Do It!!!!!
Like them alotI ran in Alphafly for the my past 2 marathons, I love them. I developed an achilles issue this year, I find the Vaporfly has a little more stability. So far I only ran a 5K and 8K. They are okay. I think the Alphafly are a little better.
Vaporfly 3Love my vaporflys. I use them for every workout and road race I do. The carbon plate is perfect for speed and even aesthetic.
AmazingAmazing
Downgrade from version 2The toe box is extremely large. The shoe is very breathable and adds a little bit of support. However, the life of the shoe is gone. The version 2s had a nice spring to them, these version 3s just feel like any ordinary trainer therefore the price tag is absolutely ridiculous.
Larger toe box than vaporfly 2These run slightly larger than the previous model overall, and have a significantly larger toe box. The fabric on the inside is also not as soft as on the Vaporfly 2. All around a worse shoe than its predecessor.
Nike running shoesSneakers are light with nice cushioning
Really fast, but not the fastestPR'd in these by over a min. (half), but think the 2% were faster.
ExcelentThey are so good. I want another pair.
Good Form RequiredThese shoes have great cushion and rebound and they certainly left out any extras in the contact surface to keep them light, which is a problem for poor form. After my first run I looked at the bottoms and saw the material scuffed off the inside area of where my heel contacts the ground. It's made of the cushion foam which is different from the thin hard rubber on the outside half of the (bottom) of the heel. I quickly learned to change my stride length and heel landing area. The tongue and lace area runs at an angle and the tongue is of a thin plastic material which is different.
Best vaporfly yetI have put 35 miles on the shoe so far (mostly fast training) and it is holding up well. I’m not sure why so many people are complaining about the durability, mine still look pristine. They feel exceptionally fast and I sustain that they feel better than the previous generation vaporflys. I let my teammate borrow them for the conference championships 5000m race and he agrees that they are much nicer than the 2s and 1s. I would highly recommend.
Marathon ShoeBought these for my upcoming marathon. Used the Vaporfly 2 and can’t wait to run in the 3’s. Ordered two sizes to try on and returned the one I did not choose. No problem with the return.
Greatest shoe for runningZOOMX on this Nike shoe tears up still quite quickly, but love the shoe and looking for other colorways to purchase soon so Running Warehouse please send me some to test for you
Great racerI splurged and bought these for a half. Loved them! Can’t wait to run a shorter race in them.
Vaporfly 3The Gen 3 Vaporfly should be one of the top choices for race day, but that’s not the case with the V3. Its cheesy outsole is just that. Cheesy. It’s thin and begin to deteriorate after 25-50 miles!! I have 6 other carbon plate shoes from NB, Saucony, Addidas and for $250 these are a joke. Will not be buying another pair.
Not durableNot recommended for heel strike runners, Also think it's good for distance up to half marathon not Full.
Vaporfly 2 is way better !!
Nike Vaporfly Next 3These shoes are well worth the money. I don’t run mileage, because I’m a sprinter, however I use these for fast tempo work and they are super fast and comfortable! Definitely get these shoes if you want to run a PB.
Also the service and response times from Running Warehouse are fantastic. Very happy customer!
Great Shoe, Great FeelGreat Shoe, Great Feel. I run in these a couple times a week. Look great, feel really comfortable when running, love the flyplate
Were these shoes tested?I thought maybe my experience was a one off. Maybe the pair I received were defective. Then I saw the other review on this shoe from another person saying that their pair fell apart as well. Yes, thats what happened to me. at about 25 miles, I took off the shoe (and this is after running on very normal pavement conditions), and when I saw the bottom of the shoe I was shocked! Any area on the bottom of the shoe not covered by outsole rubber was coming apart. The shoe midsole and outsole (not covered by rubber) has a very thin coating of a paint/film like material over all the zoomx material. This coating is peeling off the entire bottom of my shoes. It is like skin that has been sunburned that starts to peel. You will be tempted to peel off the pieces of this coating that are hanging loose but just beware that when I did this, in several areas this coating is adhered to the zoomx foam just enough that when peeling the loose material off, it takes pieces of the midsole foam with it. A 250 dollar shoe peeling apart after 25 miles is not acceptable for any reason. Even race day only shoes cant be used on race days (more like fragile china cabinet only shoes). This is just ridiculous!
OuchThe Flyknit material is stiff and painful. The ankle came up so high that the material bruised my ankle bones. After one run I couldn't make it around the block the following day. I REALLY wanted to love these.
Fell apart!Put in about 25 total miles with this shoe. On the 10th mile of a half marathon, the heels on both shoes started to fall to pieces. I was flopping for three miles. I am usually not hard on shoes and am pretty light footed. I will not purchase another pair.
NIKE VAPORFLY 3This is the best vaporfly yet. The sole is a bit loud under the forefoot but is wonderful thru the toe off. The forefoot under the toes is a smooth sensation with no toes sinking into low lying areas as in the past. Finally the upper is easier to put on however, the front half is rather large and maybe too large for some.
the OG Super shoe first try everPro’s:
I have never ran in any previous release of the vaporfly next %. I have ran in the AlphaFly Next% v1 and in terms of Nike products with zoomx material - invincible run 2 and 3, and the ZoomX streakfly are ZoomX products I have and am running in. First Impression; this shoe did not disappoint in delivering the pure ZoomX energy return and the springy feel that is completely unique to ZoomX. So if you love ZoomX, this shoe is a very welcome familiar feel. I was concerned about this as the recent experience I had with other ZoomX products like going from the Nike invincible 2 to the invincible 3 (Both shoes use pure zoomx) but to me the invincible 3 feels like a very different shoe (for the worse). So I was delighted that this shoe gave back the full ZoomX experience I love. I also welcomed Nike's choice to put the carbon plate closer to the outsole (closer to the bottom of the shoe instead of closer to the bottom of the runners foot). If I compare this shoe to the AlphaFly v1 shoe (and actually a lot of other carbon super shoes), this shoe is much more user friendly than the AlphaFly 1's were. The AlphaFly 1's were not a shoe I would choose for anything over 15 miles because I have found that carbon shoes that have the plate closer to the foot start to hurt the balls of my feet. Actually, the vaporfly 3, the NB FuelCell Elite v3, the Altra Vanish Carbon, Atreyu The Artist are pretty much the shoes I would consider user friendly. In that no matter how on point I am with my running or how sloppy especially when I get to higher miles and my form starts deteriorating the shoe still feels good. With a lot of other supershoes, if my form is not on-point all the time, I feel that the shoe starts to penalize me for not running properly. The absolute worst offender for a supershoe is the Asics Metaspeed Sky Plus. I was penalized in the form of literal foot damage because I could not maintain perfect strides in that shoe. Very much the exact opposite of the Vaporfly which performs and forgives. I was also relieved that the vaporfly 3 does not have the irritating "plop, plop, plop, ...." sound that the AlphaFly 1's did. That was the loudest shoe of any I ever ran in. I could not believe how loud and persistent the noise was. The vaporfly 3 very happily makes no more sound that the usual running noise.
CON’s:
1. This shoe compared to the Nike AlphaFly 1, does not give that energy pop/boost feeling in my strides. I have not done a time trial yet in these shoes, but when I did time trials with the AlphaFly I very surprisingly did find that my times were better. I suspect that that will not be the case in this shoe (perhaps that’s the price for no “plop, plop, plop” sound. However that being said, if I had to choose between the vaporfly 3 and the AlphaFly 1 for a marathon, I would choose the vaporfly 3’s. For marathon distances, a user friendly carbon shoe is most important to me.
2. HEY NIKE, WHAT IS FLYKNIT THESE DAYS!!!! This point is just irritating, 4 years ago, flyknit across the board for nike running shoes was a stretchable, soft material that adapted great to the shape of my foot requiring zero break in and had almost a sock like feel. These days, Nike says the upper is FlyKnit for so many of their models but the feel, appearance couldn’t be more different in my opinion. For example, I just purchased Nike Invincible Run 3’s that Nike says the uppers are FlyKnit. The upper on this model is hard, has an almost plastic like coating that is course and shiny that I personally think is ugly. The vaporfly 3 Nike says the upper is also FlyKnit. Although not as course as the material on the Invincible 3’s, it feels very different. Looks different, has a much different feel than the invincible 3 flyknit and absolutely a totally different feel than the flyknit that I came to love years ago, but have not had for some time! This is irritating Nike! It also borderlines false advertising and is definitely inaccurate advertising using the same name “FlyKnit” to describe the uppers on so many of their models that look and feel very different!
3. Price – well being the supershoe OG is great, but it also sucks that this shoe is the one that skyrocketed shoe prices it seems across the board. Before the vaporfly, I remember paying a lot of money for a running shoe meant paying more than 130 to 140 dollars. When the vaporfly 1 came to market, it seems that that is the time that running shoes all around started getting stupid expensive. It was like all shoe manufacturers cought on that consumers are willing to pay 250+ dollars for supershoes and of course this also brought up the prices of all shoe underlings where once a good trainor was 110/120 dollars now they start at 140 dollars! Most shoes today are grossly overpriced. Thank goodness for sketchers and Atreyu running shoes that are two companies still holding back in participating in the “consumers-are-ok-with-being-gauged-so-lets-do-it-too” game.
4. Not a big deal, but the tongue on this shoe is very high. Definitely the highest tongue of all my running shoes. Not sure what the reason was behind this design choice. It doesn't effect my run either way, but it makes the shoe look a bit weird.
