Vaporfly 4
Lightweight carbon-plated ZoomX road racer for half and marathon race efforts.
Available in Men's and Women's sizing.
- Race
- Carbon Plate
- Neutral
- 8mm Drop
- 170g
- Best forChasing road PRs and will keep easy miles in a daily like Pegasus or Vomero.
- Runner typeNeutral gait
- SurfacesRoad
Overview
Lightweight carbon-plated ZoomX road racer for half and marathon race efforts.
Kitletics notes particular strengths around proven race platform and lighter / sharper than alphafly for many.
- Proven race platform
- Lighter / sharper than Alphafly for many
At a glance
- Weight
- 170 g
- Drop
- 8 mm
- Heel Stack
- 40 mm
- Cushioning
- High
- Stability
- Neutral
- Terrain
- Road
- Plate
- Yes
- Category
- Running Shoes
- Best for
- Chasing road PRs and will keep easy miles in a daily like Pegasus or Vomero
Performance scores
- Race Efficiency9.7
- Weight9.4
- Protection8.8
- Race Weight9.0
- Responsiveness9.2
Overall score: 8.9
Pros & cons
Pros
- Proven race platform
- Lighter / sharper than Alphafly for many
Cons
- Not for easy mileage
- Limited durability
Key technologies
ZoomX
ZoomX
Rubber
Rubber
carbon
Structured plate for stiffness and ride character.
How it fits different uses
| Use case | Score |
|---|---|
Marathon Obvious marathon race shoe. | 95 |
5K Strong 5K–marathon race option. | 88 |
Daily Training Do not use as a daily trainer. | 35 |
Specifications
- Weight
- 170g
- Drop
- 8mm
- Heel Stack
- 40mm
- Cushioning
- High
- Stability
- Neutral
- Terrain
- Road
- Plate
- Yes
Geometry
| Weight | 170 g |
|---|---|
| Heel Stack | 40 mm |
| Forefoot Stack | 32 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm |
Ride
| Cushioning | High |
|---|---|
| Cushion Feel | Firm |
| Stability | Neutral |
| Energy Return | Very High |
| Flexibility | Stiff |
| Ride Character | Responsive |
Construction
| Upper | Atomknit / engineered mesh |
|---|---|
| Midsole | ZoomX |
| Outsole | Rubber |
| Plate | Yes |
| Plate Material | Carbon |
Use
| Terrain | Road |
|---|---|
| Training Types | Race, Tempo |
| Recommended Distance | 10k, Half, Marathon |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Weather Suitability | Dry |
| Race Legal | Yes |
Fit
| Width Options | Standard |
|---|---|
| Arch Support | Medium |
| Grip | Road |
| Durability | Low |
| Breathability | High |
Other
| Fit / Sizing | Men, Women |
|---|
Where to buy
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All4running
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