Nike has
Nike Men's Vaporfly 4 Road Racing Shoes (various colors) on sale listed below
from $142.48 when you apply 25% off promo code
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About this shoe:
- Full-length carbon fiber Flyplate delivers a propulsive racing feel
- ZoomX foam runs heel-to-toe for higher energy return and a bouncy ride
- Engineered mesh reduces weight and improves comfort and fit
- Midsole geometry reduces internal weight for a lighter, more stable feel
- Updated with lighter upper/midsole/outsole, higher plate angle, and lower drop
- Weight: ~190g/6.7oz (Men's US 10); 6mm drop
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Nike's Vaporfly 4 is a carbon plated racing shoe built for half and full marathons, with the biggest payoff at faster paces and a very light feel. The shoe is described as especially useful for race day, speed work, and runners with efficient form, and it can even work for long walks once broken in. The main tradeoffs are that it feels awkward or less efficient at jog pace, is not suited to daily training, and the lightweight build may wear quickly. At this price, it reads as a specialized marathon shoe with limited everyday use.
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They are best used for races or select hard workouts, not as daily trainers. The carbon plate and lightweight build are aimed at speed, so the benefit is most noticeable when running fast rather than on easy or jog-paced runs.
They are aimed at half- and full-marathon runners, especially intermediate to advanced runners with faster paces, higher cadence, and a midfoot strike. The performance gains are described as most noticeable around mid-7-minute miles and faster.
Yes, they can work for long-distance walking, but they may feel awkward at first. After getting used to them, they can become very comfortable, though the carbon-plate setup is less efficient for walking than for faster running.
They are relatively short-lived compared with regular trainers because the lightweight racing build trades durability for performance. Reported use ranges from about 100-150 miles for racing to around 300 miles for workouts, with some estimates putting total life near 300 miles or less.
Nike Factory outlets can reportedly price them around $100-$120 depending on inventory. That makes the $142.48 deal more attractive if you do not have an outlet nearby or the size you want is unavailable.
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For running, I didnt like the instability of the New Balance Super Comp Trainer V1's when I had them, and they were a bit big and clunky, but they were so squishy with a super airy upper, they were fantastic for walking or standing around particularly in warmer months. I liked them so much for walking, I bought a 2nd pair just for that purpose. Maybe I did it wrong, but I am glad I didnt listen to the people saying not to wear plated shoes for walking.
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For running, I didnt like the instability of the New Balance Super Comp Trainer V1's when I had them, and they were a bit big and clunky, but they were so squishy with a super airy upper, they were fantastic for walking or standing around particularly in warmer months. I liked them so much for walking, I bought a 2nd pair just for that purpose. Maybe I did it wrong, but I am glad I didnt listen to the people saying not to wear plated shoes for walking.
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For those wondering, yeap, they are carbon plated shows, aimed for half and full marathoners. Most might say they are Nike's best marathon shoe behind the alphafly versions.
If you're in the market for an upcoming fall marathon shoe, these are a good option at that price.
And as other have mentioned, they are designed for intermediate/adv runners. Not that they can't be used by anyone, but the major benefits come for faster runners (lighter, higher cadence, mid foot strike, energy return...)
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