Blog · Tom’s Guide – Nick Harris-Fry · summarized
PositiveNick Harris-Fry found it light and fast enough for anything from 5K to the marathon. Durability is the main downside, with substantial outsole wear by 100 miles.
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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.
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A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.
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Real runner experiences (92)
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jan 31, 2024 · summarized
PositiveTried hard to love the Vaporfly 2 but finds the Vaporfly 3 works much better for their size and speed, though they wish the outsole were more durable.
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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.
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