Here’s Your First Look at the Nike Vaporfly 4 Expected to Release This Spring
The next iteration of one of Nike‘s flagship race day sneakers is on the way this spring, as the first details and imagery for the Vaporfly 4 have been leaked.
The Nike Vaporfly 4 has been revealed in two colorways through a report by Sneaker News, and the most immediately visible changes are the lack of a visible Zoom Air unit and a concave heel similar to that of the Alphafly 3. A carbon fiber Flyplate once again delivers stiffness and propulsion while working in conjunction with ZoomX cushioning, both at full-length. The new outsole pattern appears to prioritize traction in the forefoot even more than its predecessor.
Coming in at a reported 190 grams, the Vaporfly 4 will be 10 grams lighter than the Vaporfly 3 in a men’s size 10.
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The Vaporfly 4’s two initial colorways both make use of black and white with “White/Gridiron” taking on cool tones and “Sail/Black” warm. The former edition also features a two-tone midsole and a metallic silver tongue. Text hits on the midsole’s heel for both sneakers call out the expected release window of April 2025.
Prototypes for the Vaporfly 4 were seen at the prestigious Hakone Ekiden race in Japan earlier this month.
The Nike Vaporfly 4 will release in April 2025 through Nike’s website and select third-party retailers. Pricing is set at $260, the same fee commanded by the Vaporfly 3.
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Ian Servantes is a Senior News Editor for Footwear News specializing in sneaker coverage. He’s previously reported on streetwear and sneakers at Input and Highsnobiety after beginning his career on the pop culture beat. He subscribes to the idea that “ball is life” and doesn’t fuss over his kicks getting dirty.
