Just Another Nike Blog

 The ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% brought the latest in ZoomX cushioning technology to both elite and recreational runners, incorporating a full-length carbon plate for outstanding energy return. The shoe’s second version releases first in a minimalist colorway for Nike members that taps into the workshop lore of Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman, followed by a wider release of the above Aqua colorway. It adds features through the upper to make the shoe more comfortable and durable, while still keeping the underfoot details that cement its trusted, near-magical reputation among runners who are breaking their own barriers on race day.  Here’s what’s new (and familiar) about the ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 2: What’s New Engineered mesh material in the upper is softer and more breathable than Vaporweave. The mesh better conforms to the foot and helps keep feet cool throughout a race. Pockets of padding at the top of the tongue help provide a more comfortable fit and reduce lace pressure. Forefoot r...

ZOOMX VAPORFLY NEXT%

 Bought FAKE Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% From Alibaba // Will They Fall Apart In My Marathon?]

The Vaporfly next% has come out but where did this journey of the vaporfly start? this vlog details the very first vaporfly prototype and goes through the models to what we now have today which is the Nike zoom x vaporfly next%, or as i like to say, the vaporfly elite v3 :)

Designers and engineers spent 18 months making Nike's fastest shoe even faster. From new tooling to a brand new upper, here's how they built the Nike Vaporfly NEXT%.

WHAT MAKES THE VAPORFLY NEXT% WORTH IT?! *Conversation with the Developer*

It may only be May, but after spending some more time in the Nike Vaporfly Next%, I'm ready to crown it as THE best running shoe of 2019. The Vaporfly 4% Flyknit was my champion for 2018 running shoe of the year, so when this year's Vaporfly came out with an improved midsole and an improved upper, it is a clear winner in my mind. But I'm sure that there are a lot of you out there who will fight me on this one, and I welcome a friendly dialogue. I've already run in a lot of great shoes this year, so I'd love to hear from you if there's a shoe that I've missed.

Today, I went for my first run in the Nike Vaporfly Next %. This is a phenomenal shoe that simultenously is unlike anything I've ever run in while also feeling extremely familiar. There are notes from the Vaporfly v1,the Zoom Fly SP, and even Zoom Streak 7. The extra Zoom X is not just extra cushion, but it seems to provide an extra level of bounceback. The upper was comfortable and quick drying. And the outsole pattern was grippy and protected the foam in all the right places. To the extent I had any problems with prior Vaporfly, the Vaporfly Next solved them while also delivering a new level of performance that I was not expecting. It's simply spectacular. Disclosures: this is a pair of shoes that I purchased with my own money. No one sent this shoe to me, nor is anyone paying me to make this video. As mentioned in the video, the socks I was wearing were provided by Nike last October for the Chicago Marathon. IN ADDITION: I realized while editing this video that the Apple W...

Having run in all three, I take a look at how Nike's 'fastest ever shoe' – the new ZoomX Vaporfly Next% compares to the Vaporfly Elite and the 4%. Find out what's new, what it's like to run in the shoes some people believe should be banned and whether the £239.99 price tag is justified.

With a lighter upper and a redesigned outsole, this is the fastest shoe you can buy. xxxxxx Dan Roe/RW Test Editor We’re on the roads outside our office in Pennsylvania to test the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next%. There’s 15 percent more foam underfoot. The offset has come down from 11mm to 8mm. It promises to grip the road better and most importantly be more comfortable over 26.2 miles. This shoe is called the Next%, not the 5%, because Nike tested it and found that the increase in running economy was between four and five percent. Now all this new tech is very exciting, but to find out how it feels compared to the old Vaporfly 4%, we’re going to run 800 meters in both shoes at Eliud Kipchoge’s marathon pace and I’m going to tell you how they feel differently on my feet. (Dan runs in 4%) So obviously I didn’t make that look as good as Eliud Kipchoge does, but, that being said, the original Zoom Vaporfly 4% feels fantastic at that 4:38 pace range. Easily the most cushioned...

ZOOMX VAPORFLY NEXT% ELECTRIC GREEN/BLACK-GUAVA ICE

Nike's Vaporfly Next%, Zoom Fly 3, and Pegasus Turbo 2 are right around the corner! I go into depth talking about the latest news and leaks.

Aside from its updated name, the marathon-dominating Nike Zoom Vaporfly 4% has been revamped from toe to heel to incorporate key feedback from Nike’s world champion runners. Its second iteration dazzles with an improved upper (largely thanks to athletes including Shalane Flanagan who gave feedback after water weighed her down in Boston), a re-tooled midsole (a Nike Sport Research Lab solution that combined feedback from many of Nike’s elites) and a redesigned traction pattern (this was a major ask from Eliud Kipchoge after he ran a very wet race in Berlin). “This shoe is truly the result of our athletes, sport scientists, engineers and designers closely collaborating throughout the entire process of design, testing and manufacturing,” says Brett Holts, Nike VP of Running Footwear. “We are all so excited to see the NEXT% continue to push the limits of human performance on marathon courses around the world.” 4 Reasons Elite Athletes are Excited About the NEXT% 1. “With the pl...

April 09, 2019 - Two running shoes, including a new colorway of the marathon-dominating Nike Vaporfly 4% Flyknit, celebrate London's upcoming 26.2. The Nike Zoom Pegasus 35 Turbo Mo, shown second, the beloved British distance runner Mo Farah with a nod to his famous MoBot trademark (on the tongue label) and rich history of victories (via the gold Union Jack flag on the heels). The Nike Vaporfly 4% Flyknit will release April 9, while the Nike Zoom Pegasus 35 Turbo Mo will be available April 16 on nike.com.

Nike %5 new series has been launched in the foundry, fully upgraded