Nike Zoom Vaporfly 4%

Apart from the controversy caused by Nikes Breaking2 media project, which has led Kenyan runner Eliud Kipchoge to become the fastest man to run the 42,195 meters distance (2.00:25), which is not equivalent to holding the marathon world record, since his mark is not unofficial. It is clear that the Nike Zoom Vaporfly 4% is the fastest running shoe that the American company has created to date.

Before Kipchoge's sporting feat on the mythical Monza circuit, the data that confirms the Zoom Vaporflye 4% as Nike Running 's most flying model is in 5 of the top 6 finishers - male and female - of the 2017 Boston Marathon were wearing this innovative Nike running shoe on their feet.

All in all, it can be said that the key to Nike s success lies in having shaped the competition running shoe capable of meeting the needs of the marathon runner, thanks to a daring design, capable of offering the highest performance in the race. In fact, and as its name suggests, these shoes allow the runner to be up to 4% more efficient in each of their strides.

What is the great innovation of the Nike Zoom Vaporfly 4%?

Once again, Nike Running has hit the right key to redefine the concept of speed in a running shoe, materializing it in an innovative and cutting-edge midsole: Nike Zoom X, which is based on an innovative, lighter and more responsive cushioning system. Nike Zoom X technology is designed to maximize speed, while also providing greater energy return.

This is a more reactive shoe, and which has also incorporated a carbon fiber plate, through which energy loss is reduced, in addition to increasing protection, as it reduces the impact on the joints.

Another "secret" of the Nike Zoom Vaporfly 4% is that the model also ensures perfect support. In this aspect, Nike Running has made use of an upper with Engineered Mesh -which Nike calls Flymesh-, but which is reinforced with a dynamic quote to wrap the midfoot area.

In short, Nike Running 's "obsession" with achieving a more efficient stride and offering better performance in each stride in competition has resulted in the Nike Zoom Vaporfly 4%.

Regarding the technical specifications, the Nike Zoom Vaporfly 4% have a 10-millimeterdrop, something that, at first glance, is surprising for a flying shoe, but with this drop, the American firm ensures a more than optimal cushioning to meet the challenge of running a marathon. In addition, this innovative Nike model is a true "featherweight" at just 191 grams. Ultralightness in pursuit of maximizing speed.