This is perhaps the most highly engineered mesh that I’ve come across. ZoomX remains as the marquee feature of the Vaporfly, but V3 brings a reworked upper, a slightly different midsole geometry, and squeezes a couple grams from the outsole. The depth of cushion is borderline obnoxious, its low inertia brings a giddy grin, and the plate’s stiffness urges you to go faster, faster. There’s no question that the V3 Vaporfly is a purebred speed addict. Ryan: A feeling of unlocked superpowers sets in as soon as you take your first step. Next % 2: heel 70 mm midfoot/ 50 mm / forefoot 105 mm Next % 3: heel 70mm midfoot / 50mm / forefoot 105mm Stack Height: men’s 39-40 mm heel (measured) / 31-32 forefoot ( measured) More upper volume and less lockdown feel a little less dialed in - Joost /JacobĮstimated Weight: men's 6.56 oz / 186g (US9) / women' s 5.71 oz / 162g (W8) Thin feeling at final toe-off - Ryan /Jacob Less of a long distance race option than v1/v2, especially for slower runners (over 4 hours) who might heel strike, more a shorter distance option, also a Pro: Sam/Renee /Jacob Heel lockdown can be tricky to dial in - Ryan/Renee /Derek /Jacobįlatter riding with a less easy roll, more need to drive vertically off front than prior VF: firmer foam, more rigid and stable as well Sam/Jacob Potential for pressure on bridge of foot from asymmetric lacing - Ryan/Sam/Renee Rubbery quite stiff top of tongue is overdone in length- Sam/Ryan/Renee/Sally/Joost Toebox is more accommodating than previous version with more height and overall volume: Sally /Jacob Incredibly breathable Flyknit upper: Sally/Sam /Derek /JacobĪmong, if not the most stable of supershoes, and front to back: Sam ![]() New foam layer below plate softens plate impact and noise: Sam/Sally More stable: squared off design, outrigger, firmer foam, more secure upper: Sam/Sally /Derek ![]() Incredible and leading sensation of lightness on foot and quick turnover: Sam/Ryan /Joost/DerekĬlearer shorter distance and stability focus while Alphafly leans longer in Nike lineup for most, also a con: Sam/Renee /Jacob Versatility: handles effortful running from 5k-marathon - Ryan/Renee/Sally/Joost/Jacob/SamĪggressive front rubber pattern: Sam/Renee/Sally /JoostĮxplosive ride and transition - Ryan /Jacob ![]() Upper delivers incredible comfort and ventilation - Ryan/Sam/Renee/Sally /Joost/Derek Unsurpassed energy/weight ratio - Ryan/Sam/Renee/Sally /Joost/Derek Same Magic? Different Magic? Let’s dig in!
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