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 mile-eating machine that just got lighter. We trimmed weight all over from the previous iteration without sacrificing performance. And the carbon-fibre Flyplate and ultra-responsive ZoomX foam midsole combine to give you race-day speed. The result is a more fine-tuned 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
The Vaporfly 4 is a mile-eating machine that just got lighter. We trimmed weight all over from the previous iteration without sacrificing performance. And the carbon-fibre Flyplate and ultra-responsive ZoomX foam midsole combine to give you race-day speed. The result is a more fine-tuned racing shoe that's trusted from the mile to the marathon.
Full Speed
The full-length carbon-fibre Flyplate has a higher angle than the Vaporfly 3 and is combined with a lower heel-to-toe drop to give you a propulsive feel on race day.
Lighter foam
Nike ZoomX, our most responsive foam, just got lighter. Running from heel to toe, it unlocks even more energy return than before with a slight midsole reduction, giving you a bouncy, feathery feel.
Lighter upper
The engineered mesh helps reduce the weight of the shoe while providing a more consistent fit. And we saved more weight by reducing the size of the heel and tongue.
Lighter midsole and outsole
The midsole bulges at the heel 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.
What's new about the Vaporfly 4?
We made minor tweaks so you can enjoy major gains. We trimmed inessential weight in the upper, midsole and outsole without sacrificing performance.
Product details
- Weight: 190g (approx.) (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