Our Take 

This unique design of the Vaporfly 3 celebrates Eliud’s Kipchoge record-breaking 5,000m performance in 2003, when he was wearing the Nike Zoom Miler track spikes with the white base and red stripe through the Swoosh logo.  A special “Kipchoge-ism” is on the left insole while the location and record time of his ground-breaking performance sit on the right insole.

Building on the performance of past Vaporfly shoes, version 3 is lighter than ever and has been redesigned around the forefoot to deliver more stability, increased energy return, and smoother transitions.  What runners might really like is the wider toe area for a roomier fit, especially nice over the long distances.

Specs

• Midsole Drop - 8mm
• Heel Stack – 38mm
• Forefoot Stack – 30mm
• Weight – 6.5oz

Technology

• ZoomX foam unlocks energy return giving you a springy, bouncy feel mile after mile.
• A full-length carbon fiber flyplate provides a stiff and propulsive feel.
• FlyKnit upper provides a glove-like fit that is light and highly breathable.