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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.
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Showing 4 reviews mentioning heel slip Show all
Blog · Marathon Handbook – Amanda Martin · summarized
PositiveAmanda Martin found it smooth, fast and explosive, and rated it above the Endorphin Pro. The lacing is awkward, the heel feels as if it may slip, and the upper is cold in winter. She estimates 200–250 miles of race life.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Mar 19, 2023 · summarized
NegativeEven with a runner's knot and blister socks, the Vaporfly 2 gives poor lockdown, causing heel and collar blisters beyond about 25 km.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 28, 2022 · summarized
NegativeCouldn't get the Vaporfly Next% 2 to lock down properly and prefers the Tempo Next% for a half marathon.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · May 11, 2022 · summarized
NegativeCan't get the fit right with the Vaporfly 2, which has caused heel slipping and blisters in the right shoe only, though they had no issues in the first version.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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