Nike Zoom Vaporfly 4%
The Nike Vaporfly running shoe was first released in 2016, in conjunction to Nike's Breaking2 project that aimed to break the 2-hr marathon. It is the most advanced running shoe, scientifically designed for marathon runners. The advanced features of this shoe can make runners up to four percent more efficient than Nike's previous fastest marathon shoe. To get these benefits, you will have to fork out USD$250, so it is really for the serious runners out there.
Nike Zoom Vaporfly 4%The Vaporfly shoe was first designed specifically for marathon runners. The shoe includes a full-length carbon plate, which is intended to minimize energy loss during toe bend without increasing demand for the calf. The ZoomX midsole cushioning is designed to provide an energy return to the runner.
Features
- Lightweight
- A Nike ZoomX midsole for cushioning
- A full-length carbon plate
Notes
- These shoes may look similar to the Nike Zoom Fly, but are miles ahead in features.
- Another popular marathon shoe prior to the release of the Nike Vaporfly was the Adidas Adios Boost shoe.
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