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Nike Vaporfly 3 Reviews

RacingRanked #7 in Racing shoes

Fast, light race-day shoe with a roomier forefoot; complaints are scattered, such as blisters.

83Signal score

50% positive

92reviews

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Updated 13 Nov

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What people mention

Often liked

Fast12 Great for long runs3 Stable3

Common concerns

Unstable3 Wears out fast3

Real runner experiences (92)

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YouTube comment · on Ben Parkes · Feb 5, 2025 · summarized

Mixed

Finds the Vaporfly 3 very fast for racing but not comfortable on longer runs.

Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Apr 14, 2024 · summarized

Mixed

Used the Vaporfly 3 for a race and found it nice, light and fast, but without the pop of the previous version.

Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Dec 13, 2023 · summarized

Mixed

Loved a first 10 miles in the Vaporfly 3 and its grip over the Vaporfly 2, but developed an arch blister after 7–8 miles.

Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 29, 2023 · summarized

Mixed

This runner calls the Vaporfly 3 great for speed workouts and a 10K PB, but is retiring it at 300 km after heel rubber fell off.

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Common questions about Nike Vaporfly 3

What do runners say about Nike Vaporfly 3?

Runners mostly find the Vaporfly 3 fast, light and comfortable, with a roomier forefoot and softer ride than the Vaporfly 2. Complaints are scattered: some get arch pain or blisters, find it less stable, or see the outsole and foam wear sooner than expected. A race-day shoe.

Is Nike Vaporfly 3 worth it?

Of the 92 reviews with a clear verdict, 50% are positive, 28% mixed and 22% negative. The praise mentioned most is fast. The most common complaint is unstable.

What are the most common complaints about Nike Vaporfly 3?

The complaints reviewers mention most: unstable (3 reviews), wears out fast (3 reviews) and blisters (1 review). For example: They tried the Vaporfly 3 many times but at 200 lbs sank into it and felt they were fighting its mushiness, so they moved to the Adios Pro 3.

Where do these Nike Vaporfly 3 reviews come from?

We collected and summarized 92 experiences shared on Reddit, YouTube and blogs, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.