Triple layer mesh balances breathability and structural integrity

The Vaporfly 4 is a lean, mean, mile-eating machine. We trimmed weight in the midsole, outsole and upper from the Vaporfly 3, without sacrificing performance. The result is a lighter, more propulsive all-round racing shoe that's trusted from the mile to the marathon.

Performance approved

The handwritten number on the midsole salutes the wear-testers who put these shoes through our rigorous test process to give you the best performance possible.

Full speed

A full-length carbon-fibre Flyplate provides a propulsive, racing feel. A higher angle of the plate and lower heel-to-toe drop compared with the Vaporfly 3 give you an improved propulsive feel.

More energy return

Nike ZoomX, our most responsive foam, just got faster. Running from heel to toe, it unlocks even more energy return than before thanks to a slight midsole reduction, giving you a bouncy, feathery feel.

Less weight

Engineered mesh offers improved comfort and a disappearing feel on your foot. It helps reduce the weight of the shoe while supplying a more consistent fit. And we reduced the size of the heel and tongue, saving even more weight.

Light feel

See how the midsole bulges out by the heel? We designed it that way to help reduce weight on the inside of the foot to give you a more stable ride. We reduced the weight of the outsole by using a thinner rubber compared with the Vaporfly 3. You still get the same reliability, just without any unnecessary thickness.

What's new about the Vaporfly 4?

We took a race-car approach when updating the Vaporfly 4, making many minor tweaks so you can pursue major gains. We trimmed weight in the midsole, outsole and upper without sacrificing performance.

• Weight: 190g approx.
• Heel-to-toe drop: 6mm

Compression balancing heels stabilize uneven landings