The ZoomX Vaporfly Next% is a neutral road running shoe family using ZoomX technology by Nike. This is the original product in the family.
It's a maximalist model. It has a breathable construction and carbon fiber plate design, and came out in 2019. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 3.
According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the most expensive 10% of running shoes.
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released | ReleasedJul 2019 | Oct 2018 | Jan 2022 | Feb 2018 | May 2021 | |
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productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | Weight187 g | M: 247 g W: 198 g | M: 196 g W: 150 g | 9 g | ||
Forefoot | Forefoot32 mm | 29 mm | 24 mm | 23 mm | 21 mm | |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop8 mm | 10 mm | 6 mm | 5 mm | ||
Heel | Heel40 mm | 39 mm | 30 mm | 23 mm | 26 mm | |
Usages | UsagesCompetitionRacing | CompetitionDaily runningRacingSpeed training | Racing | Daily runningRacingSpeed training | Racing | Daily runningRacingSpeed training |
Brand | BrandNike | On | Nike | On | Altra | ASICS |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeLightweightMaximalist | Lightweight | Maximalist | LightweightMaximalist | LightweightLow dropZero drop | Lightweight |
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Carbon fiber plate | Carbon fiber plate | |||||
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Techs | TechsNike ZoomX | Nike Flyknit | ||||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ | Vegan Ⓥ | Vegan Ⓥ | ||
Common characteristicsRoadNeutralNeutral pronationFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeHigh arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1860) |
Terrain | Road (+1264) |
Usages | Competition (+75)Racing (+181) |
Brand | Nike (+233) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1458) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1435) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+896)Heel strike (+1101) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1383) |
Shoe Type | Lightweight (+390)Maximalist (+441) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+788) |
Features | Breathable (+958)Carbon fiber plate (+77) |
Techs | Nike ZoomX (+10) |
Events | 10k (+673)Half marathon (+673)Marathon (+673)Triathlon (+25) |
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Released | Jul 2019 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | 187 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 8 mm | |
Heel | 40 mm | |
Forefoot | 32 mm |