The Nike Vaporfly, a series that debuted with the game-changing Vaporfly 4% in 2017 has since spawned a family of speed demons: the NEXT% 1, 2, and 3, arriving like clockwork every two years in 2019, 2021, and 2023, respectively. And because punctuality is key when you’re chasing records, Nike is unveiling the Vaporfly NEXT% 4 in 2025, keeping that bi-annual date with destiny.

About the Nike Vaporfly NEXT% 4 “White/Obsidian Mist”

Behold the first glimpse of the Vaporfly NEXT% 4 in its “White Obsidian Mist” garb—a colorway so neutral and clean, it’s practically monastic. From top to toe, it’s trying to lull the competition into a false sense of security before blasting past them like a caffeinated cheetah.

The upper boasts a new knit pattern that looks lighter than air, possibly woven from actual moonbeams, with design cues borrowed from its more attention-grabbing cousin, the Alphafly 3. This familial resemblance is most evident in the gargantuan Swoosh that’s not just painted onto the upper but has apparently decided to take a dip below the sole like it’s testing the waters of the forefoot.

Moving our gaze up, we encounter the lightweight two-tone tongue: white on the bottom, and a shimmering, chrome-like silver on top, adorning the “Vaporfly 4” branding. The sole unit, meanwhile, is practically shouting about its ZoomX foam, visible through a logo on the medial side. This is one of Nike’s most beloved and technologically advanced cushioning setups.

Nestled within this bouncy goodness is a full-length carbon fiber shank, affectionately dubbed the Flyplate by Nike, designed to propel runners forward with the force of a rocket-assisted kangaroo.

Release Details

This “White/Obsidian Mist” Nike Vaporfly NEXT% 4 will arrive on 3 April 2025, just in time for the spring marathon season, through Nike and select retailers both online and in brick-and-mortar stores. Available in unisex sizing, it’ll set you back a cool $260—a small price to pay for the chance to feel like you’re running on clouds (albeit very expensive, technologically advanced clouds).

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