Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Nov 15, 2025 · summarized
NegativeFound them fun to run in but they aggravated their posterior tibial issues because of the lack of stability. They are returning them.
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Runners find the Vaporfly 4 light, snappy and propulsive.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Nov 15, 2025 · summarized
NegativeFound them fun to run in but they aggravated their posterior tibial issues because of the lack of stability. They are returning them.
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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