Nike Vaporfly 4 (2025)
race-day super shoe for road running, best at 5k and 10k. 35/29 mm stack · Carbon plate · Narrow to X-wide sizes.
Specs
- Weight: 184 g (men's sample)
- Heel-to-toe drop: 6 mm
- Cushioning: 7/10 (our own scale)
- Terrain: road
- Support listed for: neutral
- Wide widths: yes
- Launch price: $260 MSRP (Super-premium)
Spec source: Nike website (we have no direct product link recorded, so please confirm the specs there). Shoe data last reviewed October 2026.
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Who should think twice
- Race-day shoes usually wear out faster than daily trainers, so most runners save them for key workouts and races.
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- Nike Vaporfly 3: 8/10 cushioning · 8 mm drop · 196 g · Super-premium ($220+ MSRP)
- Brooks Hyperion Elite 6: 8/10 cushioning · 7 mm drop · 192 g · Super-premium ($220+ MSRP)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Nike Vaporfly 4 best for?
It is a race-day super shoe for road running, best at 5k and 10k. Its listed strengths are 35/29 mm stack, carbon plate, narrow to x-wide sizes.
How much does the Nike Vaporfly 4 weigh?
It is listed at about 184 g (~6.5 oz) in a men's sample size.
What is the heel-to-toe drop of the Nike Vaporfly 4?
6 mm.
Does the Nike Vaporfly 4 come in wide sizes?
Wide widths are listed for the Vaporfly 4.
Who should think twice about the Nike Vaporfly 4?
Race-day shoes usually wear out faster than daily trainers, so most runners save them for key workouts and races.
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