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Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 2 Reviews

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Most runners call the Vaporfly NEXT% 2 very fast and light, best for races from the 5K to the half marathon.

80Signal score

55% positive

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Updated 13 Nov

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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 13, 2024 · summarized

Mixed

They find the VF2 pushes their paces harder than the VF3 but beats up their legs more and is unforgiving when form breaks down.

Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 16, 2023 · summarized

Mixed

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.

Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Dec 2, 2022 · summarized

Mixed

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.

Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jul 27, 2022 · summarized

Mixed

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.

Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jul 24, 2022 · summarized

Mixed

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

Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jul 18, 2021 · summarized

Mixed

Ran a 10K PR the first time out in the Vaporfly Next% 2, but on a long test run got pain on top of the right foot after 24 km, which they suspect the offset lacing.

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What do runners say about Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 2?

Most runners call the Vaporfly NEXT% 2 very fast and light, best for races from the 5K to the half marathon. Fit is a recurring problem, with narrow or tight feel, heel slip and blisters for some, and several see the foam and outsole wear quickly. Some find it hard on the calves or too aggressive for a marathon.

Is Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 2 worth it?

Of the 84 reviews with a clear verdict, 55% are positive, 19% mixed and 26% negative. The praise mentioned most is fast. The most common complaint is heel slip.

What are the most common complaints about Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 2?

The complaints reviewers mention most: heel slip (1 review) and wears out fast (1 review). For example: Couldn't get the Vaporfly Next% 2 to lock down properly and prefers the Tempo Next% for a half marathon.

Where do these Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 2 reviews come from?

We collected and summarized 84 experiences shared on Reddit, blogs and YouTube, 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.