by Lionel Brahim Brodie III
"Catch ‘em if you can" screams our friends from The Swoosh. Giving you race–day speed to conquer any distance, the Nike Vaporfly 3 is made for the chasers, the racers, the elevated pacers who can’t turn down the thrill of the pursuit.
Fresh off of the heels (no pun intended) of the highly anticipated Alphafly 3, the Vaporfly 3 arrived in this limited edition 'Fast Pack' colorway. The timing couldn't be better, as Patriots' Day is a few days away. An annual event that observes the first major military engagement of the American Revolutionary War, the Battles of Lexington and Concord, celebrations in Bean Town include a Red Sox game, confict reenactments, and of course, the Boston Marathon.
Nike has reworked the leader of the super shoe pack and tuned the engine underneath to help you chase personal bests from a 5K to marathon.
The Tech Talk:
A full–length carbon fiber flyplate provides a stiff and propulsive feel.
Nike ZoomX, our most responsive foam, just got a little better. Running from heel to toe, it unlocks even more energy return than before, giving you a springy, bouncy feel.
See how the midsole bulges out by the heel? We designed it that way to help reduce weight on the inside of the foot to give you a more stable ride.
Specifically selected Flyknit yarns and engineered zones in the forefoot bring a new level of performance to the Vaporfly. Ample breathability around the toes combined with soft, yet supportive yarns deliver our most customized upper for the Vaporfly. The result is a softer, cooler design that conforms to your foot.
What The Tech Talk Means:
The Nike Vaporfly 3 is built with a carbon plate that propels you forward, and it's foam cushioning allows you to be faster for longer. The midsole in constructed wider for extra stability, while the upper provides a nice, cooling breeze. Also, and this is new for the Vaporfly line, an updated thin outsole rubber uses less material without sacrificing durability, which helps reduce outsole weight and thickness. This allows for extra millimeters of ZoomX foam under your feet and a smoother transition through your stride.
The Key Features:
Light padding on the tongue helps reduce lace pressure at the top of your foot.
A new Waffle outsole pattern with perforations saves weight and delivers multi–surface traction in various weather conditions.
Offset heel seam helps reduce friction in the heel area.
Wider toe area for a roomier fit
Internal foam pod at heel for extra cushioning
The Specs:
Weight: 5.8oz (Women's Size 8) 7.05oz (Men's Size 10)
Heel–To–Toe Drop – 8mm
The Finish Line:
The Nike Vaporfly 3 'Fast Pack' is available online, as well as our Center City location. Our staff of experts can answer any questions you have about this shoe, Nike, and any other product in our shops. Stop in, schedule a gait analysis, or order a pair from our online shop today!