Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Nov 15, 2025 · summarized
MixedRaced a half marathon in them and found them really fast, but got a bad blister on the side of their foot.
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Runners find the Vaporfly 4 light, snappy and propulsive.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Nov 15, 2025 · summarized
MixedRaced a half marathon in them and found them really fast, but got a bad blister on the side of their foot.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Mar 6, 2025 · summarized
MixedFirst run of 10x400 at mile pace: the Vaporfly 4 is very snappy, but the upper is the weak point, less comfortable than the VF3 and caused pain on the outside of the foot.
Runners find the Vaporfly 4 light, snappy and propulsive. Reactions to the upper are mixed.
Of the 29 reviews with a clear verdict, 69% are positive, 17% mixed and 14% negative. The praise mentioned most is fast. The most common complaint is blisters.
The complaints reviewers mention most: blisters (2 reviews) and unstable (1 review). For example: Got the worst blisters they have ever had from these and bought blister patches to try again the next day.
We collected and summarized 29 experiences shared on Reddit 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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