![]() First, the heel collar is a bit loose around your ankle.That aside though the shoe has some issues. First off, I just don’t like side lacing patterns, I don’t really understand the point.īoth aesthetically and functionally I just don’t get it. Lockdown was a con for me in the new Vaporfly. I assumed at first glance it would be much more stretchy and flexible. I’m actually impressed with how taut this upper is based on its design. The updated upper is even more breathable than V1, with mesh so wide your socks may push through the open areas. I’d warn that there’s not a lot of grippy rubber on the heels though, so if you are a heel striker, you should buy a different shoe anyway, but beware on wet days or slick surfaces. ![]() The grip on these shoes was adequate for their intended purpose, race day on dry cement. ![]() Nike has added a few welded overlays to high wear areas in V2, but it’s still bound to deteriorate quickly. The ZoomX is so soft it will pack out quickly in my opinion, and the upper is extremely thin. Race shoes usually don't have great longevity, and the Vaporfly NEXT% 2 is no exception. Race shoes need to be lightweight, but this feels like your feet are surrounded by nothing but air! Vaporfly NEXT% 2 is not durable At 196g, in men’s US 9, it's second only to the Metaspeed Sky so far in our ongoing lab tests. Incredibly lightweightįor a shoe with a 38.6mm stack in the heel and an extremely long overall length thanks to its pointy rear end, it’s incredibly lightweight. The shoe really doesn’t need much break-in time, but if you have wider feet, you will feel the squeeze on your midfoot and pinky toe, so wear these a few times before race day. It demands you be on your toes and moving fast.Īt 74.9mm wide in the heel, it’s the narrowest shoe we’ve tested and 16.7% narrower than the average heel midsole width (89.9mm) Vaporfly NEXT%2 is good right out of the box This is not a shoe you can jog in or walk around in. Your browser does not support the video tag.
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