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Historically the RTTF team has been a fan of the Vaporfly. In fact, it’s become Coach Amanda’s go to 10K race day shoe…though we’ve also had some issues with durability. Time to find out how the Nike Vaporfly 4 fairs in our testing.
The Nike Vaporfly 4 surprised me. I don’t always wear Nike shoes, but the Vaporfly felt incredible right out of the box—like they were made for my feet. They fit like a glove, felt super light, and delivered instant responsiveness with every step. After my first interval workout, it felt too good to be true. I needed more than one good workout for this shoe to truly win me over.
Sure enough! After a 14-mile workout, the Nike Vaporfly 4 is the kind of shoe that makes you want to race the moment you lace it up. It’s lighter than ever (more details on that to come). The fit is dialed in, the ride feels smooth and energetic, and they honestly just made me want to run fast.
- Wide Feet: It has a narrow profile, so it may not be ideal for runners with wide feet.
- Heavier Runners: The narrower fit underfoot doesn’t provide a lot of stability
- Long…
