Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 2 Reviews

This runner finds the Vaporfly Next% 2 still faster than the Vaporfly 3, though less comfortable.

This runner rates the Vaporfly Next% 2 10/10 for half marathons and 10Ks, though it gets wobbly at slower marathon paces.

After three marathons, two halves and 507 miles, this runner is shocked how well the Vaporfly Next% 2 held up, though the rubber is worn and energy return has dropped.

This runner races in both the Vaporfly Next% 2 and Endorphin Pro 3, finding the VF2 extremely aggressive with a narrow platform that propels you forward.

Has run in the Vaporfly Next% 2 for the past year and loves the feel, mostly using it for 5Ks.

Ran a 1:39 half in the Vaporfly NEXT% 2 and their calves took five days to recover, worrying them about using it for a marathon.

Loves the Vaporfly NEXT% 2 for 5K and 10K races; no faster shoe, though it beat up their calves at longer distances.

Finds the Vaporfly NEXT% 2 great but aggressive, using it for workouts, tempos and races up to 10K.

This runner raced in the Vaporfly Next% 2 and could push the pace without back or hip pain for the first time in a long while.

Grabbed the Vaporfly Next% 2 at an outlet and found it super poppy, with fresh ZoomX and no blisters or arch pain, and set a PB on a 5K, though the plate is too stiff for daily use.

Owning both, this runner picks the Vaporfly Next% 2 over the Adidas Prime X for races because it feels fast and very light.

Bought the Vaporfly Next% 2 for speed days and set a 5K PR on the first run; it made pushing harder easier with less stress on the legs, and a half size up was the right call.

Loved the Vaporfly Next% 2 in a first sub-3:00 marathon, finding it hard to go back to the Hoka Rincon they trained in.

At 200 miles their Vaporfly Next% 2 still felt as good as new, and they set a three-minute half-marathon PB in them, though the exposed ZoomX heel shows wear.

They own the Vaporfly 2, the fastest shoe in their collection, but do not enjoy running in it much and keep it boxed for short races.

About 120 miles on one pair and 31 on another, used for races and speed sessions, and the fastest, most responsive shoe they have tried, great for 5K and 10K, and holding up well so far. The narrow midfoot and heel feel unstable for heel strikers and over longer races, so they chose a different shoe for their marathon. The thin tongue and lockdown could be better, and it suits forefoot strikers without wide feet.

Shaved 12 minutes off their half-marathon PR in the Vaporfly Next% 2 and never felt faster on race morning.

Their Vaporfly is very fast but rubbed their Achilles raw and bloody in a first race, so they had to cut the back of the shoe.

The Vaporfly only works for them when really pushing, at 5K pace or better; otherwise it doesn't feel right, unlike the Alphafly.

Loves the Vaporfly Next% 2, true to size and arguably one of the best running shoes ever; the foam loses some spring after about 100 miles, but two pairs of theirs are still in weekly use at 300–350 miles.