Can Nike improve on a good thing with the Nike Vaporfly 3. Which is how we’ll be referring to the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 3 because for a fast shoe the name is just too long. Having spent time in the Vaporfly 2, I have been anxiously awaiting my chance to compare it with this new version.
The second I slide them on, I found changes to this super shoe. So we’re going to discuss those below in case you’re already a fan of the Nike Vaporfly 2 or the Alphafly.
The first edition of the Vaporfly was released in 2019. It quickly become the go-to choice for elite and recreational runners alike. Its innovative technology has even sparked debate and controversy within the running community, as some argue that the shoe provides an unfair advantage over other running shoes.
Like any new model there are those who prefer the previous version and those who love the updates. Many, many of the speediest runners I know have been stoking up on the original Vaporfly Next% finding it to be faster and comfier than the 2 or 3.
That being said, Nike claims that really only the upper was changed. So is it all in their minds?? Who knows.
Let’s dive in now to some details around this technology and whether it will benefit you.
Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 3 Review
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