I recently used these shoes at the Big Sur International Marathon. This course has it all it rained the majority of the race, so I had wet roads, a lot of big up and down hills, and also a long section of the road where the road angled off steeply to one side. I have been a VF3 runner the past season. These shoes were even better the VF4s will be my go-to marathon race shoe for the rest of the season!

Nike Vaporfly 4
Men's Road Racing Shoes
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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.
- Colour Shown: Ghost/Persian Violet/Football Grey/Blue Void
- Style: HF6414-001
Nike Vaporfly 4
A light, efficient design feels propulsive for all 26.2.
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.
Full Speed
A full-length carbon-fibre Flyplate provides a propulsive, racing feel.
More energy return
Nike ZoomX foam, 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 feel.
Engineered mesh
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.
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.
What's new?
- Lighter upper, midsole, outsole
- Higher plate angle
- Lower heel-to-toe drop
Product details
- Weight: approx. 190g (men's size 9)
- Heel-to-toe drop: 6mm
- Colour Shown: Ghost/Persian Violet/Football Grey/Blue Void
- Style: HF6414-001
Free Delivery and Returns
Free standard delivery with your Nike Membership.
- You can return your order free of charge, within 30 days. Some exclusions apply.
Reviews (17)
Reviews (17)
4.5 stars
Better than VF3
RickW313501776 - 06 May 2025
Not the quality I was expecting.
kevv867823690 - 07 May 2025
overall not a bad running shoe, light weight and good cushioning. The quality and finish looks and feels very cheap not the normal quality I'd expect from Nike. Overall better shoes on the market for the money!
ThomasH476649026 - 03 May 2025
Poor quality. Only used the shoe on 2 runs and it is already chipping and certain parts of the sole are falling apart.

Nike Vaporfly 4
Engineered for
Road racing
Race distance
10K, half-marathons and marathons
Shoe weight
Approx. 190g (men's size 9)
Heel-to-toe drop
6mm
Tech specs
Shoe weight
Approx. 190g (men's size 9)
Heel-to-toe drop
6mm
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Full-length carbon-fibre Flyplate & ZoomX foam