Nike Vaporfly 4 - Lightweight Women's Road Racing Shoes

The Vaporfly 4 represents a lean, efficient, distance-conquering machine. Nike reduced weight across the midsole, outsole, and upper compared to the Vaporfly 3, whilst maintaining performance standards. The outcome is a lighter, more propulsive all-round racing shoe trusted from the mile through to the marathon.

Rigorously Tested Performance

The handwritten number on the midsole acknowledges the wear-testers who subjected these shoes to Nike's demanding test process, ensuring optimal performance delivery.

Enhanced Propulsion

A full-length carbon-fibre Flyplate creates a propulsive racing sensation. An increased plate angle and reduced heel-to-toe drop compared with the Vaporfly 3 deliver an improved propulsive sensation with each stride.

Amplified Energy Return

Nike ZoomX, Nike's most responsive foam, has been further optimised. Running from heel through toe, it unlocks greater energy return than previously thanks to a slight midsole reduction, creating a bouncy, featherlight sensation underfoot.

Reduced Weight Throughout

Engineered mesh provides improved comfort and a barely-there sensation on your foot. It helps minimise shoe weight whilst supplying a more consistent fit. Nike also reduced the heel and tongue dimensions, saving additional weight.

Strategic Weight Distribution

The midsole bulges outward by the heel—a deliberate design choice to help reduce weight on the foot's inside whilst providing a more stable ride. Nike reduced outsole weight by employing thinner rubber compared with the Vaporfly 3. You maintain the same reliability, just without unnecessary thickness.

What's New About the Vaporfly 4?

Nike adopted a race-car development approach when updating the Vaporfly 4, implementing numerous minor refinements enabling major performance gains. Weight was trimmed across the midsole, outsole, and upper without compromising performance standards.

Key Features:

- Full-length carbon-fibre Flyplate for propulsion

- Nike ZoomX foam for maximum energy return

- Reduced weight across midsole, outsole, and upper

- Higher plate angle than Vaporfly 3

- Lower heel-to-toe drop

- Engineered mesh upper

- Thinner rubber outsole

- Reduced heel and tongue dimensions

- Strategic midsole geometry for stability

- Handwritten wear-tester number detail

- Trusted from mile to marathon distances

Best For:

- Road racing (mile to marathon)

- Personal best attempts

- Competitive racing

- Elite performance

- Race day execution

- Fast training sessions

Is the Vaporfly 4 Your Racing Weapon?

Designed for competitive runners pursuing personal bests and podium finishes across all racing distances. If you're targeting fast times from the mile through to the marathon, need a shoe that maximises efficiency during race efforts, or want the proven technology trusted by elite athletes worldwide, the Vaporfly 4 delivers. The lighter construction and enhanced propulsive feel make it particularly suitable for runners with efficient form who can handle a responsive, performance-focused racer. Whether you're chasing championship standards, aiming for breakthrough performances, or competing at a high level where every second matters, this shoe provides the propulsion, energy return, and featherlight feel necessary for executing your fastest races.