NIKE Vaporfly 4% Flyknit FULL Review & History | Running Shoe making runners faster?

[@AmritpalGhatora]

I have been wearing this shoe since it came out in 2017. Albeit they are the version one of the shoe, but it does make me feel faster. I wore them recently at the Berlin Marathon and got a PR by 17 mins of 2:59:17. Three weeks later I ran a half marathon and ran 1:24 and a 4 min PR. I intend to wear the Vaporfly 4% Flyknit in NYC next weekend for the marathon. Big love from London, UK for the channel!

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Woooohooooo! Great PRs and best of luck at NYC!! Keep me posted on how it goes in NY

[@nunoprazeres1173]

I was lucky enough to get my hands on a pair of those. I had a 10k race just before they arrived. I finished in 39:39. I was totally wrecked and took me 10 days to feel recovered enough to train with no limitations. Then I had another 10k race exactly 2 weeks after the previous which I run with the vapors. The course was a bit harder and my freshness was still way far from 100%. Finishing time: 39:09. So 30 seconds I can only attribute to the shoes. I even was able to negative split my race. Sorry haters but I cannot believe that this result is coming from any sort of placebo effect. I am 51 years old and I am running semi completivelly since I was 16. I am not new to the game. These are the fastest shoes I ever had by a landslide.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Nuno! Congrats on the fast times! Thanks for sharing your experience with the shoes. What’s your next shoe purchase going to do?

[@nunoprazeres1173]

@@SethJamesDeMoor Thanks! Looking forward for the Hafl M TT video. My current rotation is a Saucony Kinvara 9 for long and slow runs, Asics Hypertri 3 for speed work and the Vaporfly strictly for races. I might go for Nike Peg 35s when the Sauconys reach 600k.

[@lucky5609]

Man 39 minutes at age 51. I hope I can run that fast when I am that old. 🙏

[@DavidHernandezLovesYou]

The stability in the go pro 7 is amazing! Wow. Thanks for this review

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

You’re very welcome!

[@oliveirademiranda]

Hey you. First of all, I am from Brazil, then Sorry my poor English. I hope you guys understand me. Seth, I have to say that your videos are amazing for me. I am an amateur runner that find happiness where once has sadness (running helps me with my depression). Watch the way you talk about running shoes are so good. You speak slow (and It is very important for me) and in a easy way. In July 28th I will run my first Marathon and I am in doubt about two shoes that I use most on my trainning: Pegasus Turbo 35 and New Balance Zante V4. Your video about Pegasus Turbo was amazing and I am considering use it, but I still dont know. Maybe your subscribers can say their opinnion too. It will be a pleasure to read them. So, I just want to say thank you, Seth. Greetings from Brazil!!

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Thank you Fabio for watching from Brazil 🇧🇷! Yes, the Nike Pegasus 35 Turbos will do great for your first marathon. I would use the Turbos over the Zante V4. Good question

[@runjim]

Have 45 miles in the Zoom Fly Flyknit, priming for marathon on 11/03. The Vapor 4% is lighter, but didn’t want to spend another $90 for that. For me, my favorite part about the carbon fiber plate is distributed pressures. I don’t feel every pebble or crack in pavement, lets feet last longer.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

I’ve never heard anyone else make that observation about the CF plate, but it does make sense. I’ll have to remember that in the time trial tomorrow 🙌🏼

[@mjm191]

FLY Thanks for the shout out. That was very kind of you. Always WE, never me is the motto! Attached is a photo of my VFLY 4% at 310

[@mjm191]

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[@SethJamesDeMoor]

You’re very welcome! Onward.

[@fuzzyimage]

Just found your channel... excellent, keep up the good work, enjoyable and look forward to watch more!

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Welcome Chris, I really appreciate the support. So glad you found the channel. Just curious, do you remember how you found the channel? Was it searching for this shoe? Or....

[@darkmatter8636]

One thing about that graphic though is that a ton of these elite runners are sponsored by Nike so that may factor into seeing that shoe constantly be worn by winners

[@benjaminnelson8797]

Just subscribed dude! Running is life! Thanks for what your doing!

[@blcny4aghst]

Curious of your thoughts on zoom fly fly knit with a carbon fiber plate vs 4%. Seems like a good option for a lot of people since they can be found for under 100 dollars. Thanks!

[@isaiahhoepf2544]

Just bought a pair and it is the best shoe out there. Built for results that's for sure 💪

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

It's a mover and shaker that is for sure.

[@Deadbuck73]

Fly!!! Miss the old ending! It was real feeling and the song! ❤️

[@patrickb.2612]

I 100% believe in the hype of these running shoes. I have never been able to get them because of price and availability so I run in zoom flys. Seth you should thy those too. I have been able to try them on in fleet feet and run on one of their treadmills and they felt amazing.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Awesome Cameron! Love it. Zoom Flys are on my radar for sure. Thanks

[@indyrunnerii]

Yes, the question is if you train in the VF 4% on a daily basis will your body get used to the shoe and after improvement, would the improvement level off or decline! Just curious...thanks!!

[@hajin8023]

could you plz review the original vapourfly 4%

[@swordofhonor2]

Hello Mr. DeMoor, Have you ever thought of contacting the running shoe warehouse and seeing if they can provide a coupon code or specials for people that use your link? I have heard of other youtubers that does it....

[@jimoconnor8597]

LOLOLOLOL... Same here on the bag!!! Gatorade Endurance for the win!!! After about 14 months of consistent running, I went all in for 2018/2019. First 5k, 10k, half, marathon (Nov) and 50k (Jan 2019)!!!

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Wow! 50k! Which 50k?

[@jimoconnor8597]

Clearwater (FL) running festival. Using that race to get into lottery for Georgia Death Race (73+ mile Ultra)!!!! Great thing about all the first races is every one is a PR! :)

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Yes! Nice. I've heard great things about the Georgia Death Race. I'll be excited to hear how you do!

[@mattiainillemra1434]

Fly I don't know if that pair of shoes makes people faster, but I am very curious to try the zoom fly flyknit, similar to the 4%(with the carbon sole), except for the price 😏 Anyway, nailed It with the rotation effect of the shoe putting underneath the phone! Ahahahah awesome work as always!

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Yes! You figured out the spin trick! Thanks for watching and I’m certainly intrigued by the Zoom Fly, do you know the price point for that shoe?

[@genysmenrunner1677]

Seth James DeMoor i think is $160

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Thx!

[@genysmenrunner1677]

Seth James DeMoor you are welcome!

[@Jduchsnqkwiryrysbab]

Real question? How many times did you doin the show before you got it to stop just how you wanted? Great shots!

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

dev E 2-3 👍🏻

[@natemiller3225]

Hey Seth, I’ve been watching a lot of your videos lately and I know you may not see this comment. I am curious if you recommend these or the turbos for a shoe I can race a half marathon in and also do some speed workouts in. Don’t want them to give out too quickly and the turbo and 4% are now the same price. I’ll be in Boulder in a couple weeks to visit my gf at CU. Love it out there. Thanks for the great videos!!

[@Jduchsnqkwiryrysbab]

I 100% believe they are making them faster. I think letsrun.com did a extensive study using strava and comparing marathon improvement time when Runner’s switched to the 4%. Might be wrong on the source but I did read it. I also think other companies are fixing to catch up to Nike with carbon fiber plate.....fly

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

dev E I know The NY Times did a big article on the topic. Excited to see how it performs in the half marathon attempt.

[@Jduchsnqkwiryrysbab]

Seth James DeMoor yes that was most likely the source I was thinking.

[@MAT84B]

Mate you are doing a great job. Fly.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Thanks Matt! Welcome to the channel. FLY!

[@victory4life00]

awesome socks!

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Thx 🙌🏼 welcome to the channel! New video everyday

[@pitchmeupscotty]

Every video I see on the 4%, describing the dynamics of the shoe, reminds me of the Hoka ATR 1 I've used in the past (based on the Hoka Clifton 1). Hoka used the term "meta-rocker", Nike refers to the carbonplate. I can understand the lower profile and Nike foam gives "the extra sauce".

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Extra sauce indeed! Thanks for the comment! I’ll have to think a little more on the ATR comparison.

[@pitchmeupscotty]

At higher paces the ATR really wanted to continue the motion and"rock-over" towards the tip of the shoe, which was great if you wanted to go fast (very stiff shoe as well). I have a feeling the 4% generates the same motion with the carbon plate? The downside of the ATR for me was that with the 5mm drop, it worked against you when you were tired and running slow (and after all I'm a heel striking, long distance, slooow guy....). Good luck with the channel, sir!

[@yangguan4070]

In fact, I think this innovation can already be found in Mizuno ' Wave Rider series, albeit a plastic one

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Fascinating Yang!

[@jarrodcrano2291]

Fly... I think they return more energy... I actually have a wider foot and still love the shoe, it’s snug in the mid foot, but no complaints so far

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Jarrod Crano interesting, glad to heart that, the fly knit upper helps!!

[@nathaliec7330]

this is FAST SHOE!! I am normal slow runner and ran my best half (15min PR) SO YES ITS FAST SHOE

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

AMAZING Nathalie! 15 minutes is such a huge PR!

[@nathaliec7330]

Thank you for you videos. Please let us know how long this shoe last so far so good for me

[@Garrett.29]

Hey, Seth! So it seems that the 4% is the premier race day shoe. However this shoe, and many nikes in general, run fairly narrow. I wouldn’t say I have wide feet, but they definitely aren’t narrow enough to fit properly in this shoe. So I love the fit of my Altras, but I don’t think they’re a race day go to for speed. That being said, what would you say is the 4% race day equivalent for those with a wider foot? Thanks.

[@manashbarman3490]

Which shoe do you suggest for long run in marathon training?

[@bradleykoch8049]

I have a feeling you will go even further and test them over the marathon 😂

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Yes yes I will!!

[@indyrunnerii]

I have a pair of VF 4% and would like to have your opinion/thought. If a runner runs in the VF 4% on a daily basis does he/she lose the supposed 4% advantage? Just a thought, thanks!?

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Kent, do you mean because the shoe will break down quicker, or that your body will get use to the benefit from the Carbon Fiber Plate....? Hopefully that makes sense.

[@runningonplantsleerp2121]

QD: I bought Nike vapour fly Nike alpha fly! vapour for 5k 10k and Alpha for half and Marathon! However I hate the running in the Alpha fly, so I use them for training only! Now I will use Vapour for all my races

[@myeye2756]

i am new on your channel, seems good sir, how much this shoes cost ? and any link where can I buy it?, thanks

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Hi. It's expensive. Are you sure you want to know? $250 And it is only available in stores, but I don't know many stores that carry it anymore. Another option could be the Pegasus Turbo. Have you heard of that shoe?

[@myeye2756]

+Seth James DeMoor sir, thanks for guide me🙏 turbo price is 200$ I think?? basically I was a marathoner but got injured 3 years before, still feeling not good though but now I decided to reduce my distance and will focus on 1500 m, 3k, 5k for these medium distance run, are these turbo, vaporfly good shoes? or other you know sir? Thanks a lot ,

[@nunoprazeres1173]

Bought mine for 240 euros. But the real cost is to find them. I think Pegasus 35 Turbos are 180 USD. Tried those and they are pretty well cushioned but lack the cheetah DNA of the Vaporfly.

[@billjones65]

Do they make a clicking or popping sound when in use?

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

I have not noticed those types of sounds. How about you?

[@GoryGaming]

Placebo effect???

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Perhaps!?!?! Do you run?

[@caseyf3790]

ASICS large duffel bag, they are great and have heaps of pockets

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

C. James Brilliant! I needed a good lead and this one. I’m assuming you use this bag?

[@PaulWaye]

I have it and ran Amsterdam Marathon in it last weekend. To answer the question.. does it make me run faster? Hmm.. nah. Well, maybe as a byproduct. For me it is more about making it easier to ran at my race pace. Maybe I am running a few secs faster but more importantly, I am running it more easily. My training, form etc are preventing me running faster in it.. but man.. it is easy to run at a good speed and hold that speed.

[@PaulWaye]

and.. it does make me ..... FLY :-)

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Paul, good to hear a real life experience in a race with the 4%! Amsterdam!! Love that. Are you from USA or Europe? My dream is to run Berlin, we’ll see...

[@PaulWaye]

@@SethJamesDeMoor I'm a Brit living in the Netherlands. Haven't done Berlin either.. would like to but Rotterdam is also a nice flat and fast course and a little bit closer

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Awesome Paul! I follow a couple other UK runners on KZbin

[@mreuphonium]

@@SethJamesDeMoor i also ran Amsterdam on the " old" vaporfly. I know for sure the shoe made my faster at 10 k, 10 Miles and Half Marathon, PB on all Those this year, howerer i tend do Believe the effect with my marathon was less , i ran a 2.40.20 PB, but i think the shoe Helps me more on a somewhat faster pace. They are designed for Kipchoge s kind of pac. I do think the fly knit has a better fit, and regret i did not wear them or the turbo s in Amsterdam. Found the first model a bit unstanble tot the big distance. The development however is interesting.

[@jasonaroutsidis6161]

I estimate your half marathon time of 1 hour 12 minutes. Good luck man.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Thx Jason!! Stay tuned.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Jason, you were VERY close!

[@jasonaroutsidis6161]

Congrats Seth You’re a machine 20 min faster than my record ,Elite athlete thanks for the inspiration. How much do u weigh?

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Jason Aroutsidis 120ish 👍🏻

[@thomasmadine]

Hey Seth I heard you mention something about getting a new bag I just ordered a bag from Pacific rink it is a hockey bag manufacturing company but they also make smaller scape bags that look about the right size like yours and it has side holders for skates that could be used for your running shoes and several other pockets give it a shot I think you might like it I just ordered one for myself . Check out their KZbin video pacific rink. Thanks for all your great videos I have just started running Every other day. I am a lacrosse player so I usually train differently. I was having a hard time finding a good running shoe ended up purchasing the Pegasus 35 and am extremely happy with them thanks so much for your time ,effort and info on your station.Best of luck with your upcoming training

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

This is brilliant and thank you! Researching now

[@justinhoffman1246]

Are you a professional runner?

[@joeljanes4817]

I don’t think it will make you 4% faster over a marathon, maybe in a lab but somewhere over longer runs the energy disappear. If they would give you a 4% advantage the marathon record would be under 2 hours.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

2:00.26 is pretty close, but I agree, it's more in the athlete's ability.

[@tomwebb8801]

They actually said it would make you 4% more efficient than running in recreational shoes, which I believe

[@MA_10_]

@Seth James DeMoor I wish I could afford these shoes but I cant but if I could I could do so much damage and love you vids

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

The price tag is definitely ridiculous. Stay tuned, half marathon time trial tomorrow morning.

[@MA_10_]

@@SethJamesDeMoor yes I will because you are such a cool you tuber and I'm doing a half marathon next week and you inspired me to do one

[@josephkennedy1954]

Oh yes

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

joseph kennedy you run Joseph?

[@josephkennedy1954]

Seth James DeMoor yes sir!

[@mathewrjnzy7077]

Where are u from bro

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Denver, and you?

[@mathewrjnzy7077]

@@SethJamesDeMoor actually I'm from India and I don't know where is Denver 😅

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Denver Colorado USA 🇺🇸Wow, thanks for watching from India! 🇮🇳

[@mathewrjnzy7077]

You are welcome bro 😁

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Mathew Rj nzy 🙌🏼

[@theslightlyrecklesstrailru1546]

Fly!

[@SamWynne]

StIll typing FLY in the comments here in 2021

[@eddolous]

If you loose the sunglasses, I will subscribe.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

😅

[@gavinaufdenberg953]

Ok did he just say fam.?😒

[@scorpio1174]

second, "Fly"

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

You got this! 🙌🏼

[@NobleTries]

they are very cool and innovative shoes but only problem I have with them is that you are going to have that one dude who's mom buys him a pair of vaporflys and beats you with your $120 shoes and thinks he is cool😂🤣

[@3acresandacow]

Fly :)

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Onward and upward.

[@Jduchsnqkwiryrysbab]

Sock game too strong

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

dev E 🙌🏼

[@UltraDad]

FLY. I dont believe the hype. I do think the shoe looks awesome. Did the elite runners improve by 6 minutes due to the shoe? That's about 4 percent.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Daniel Allnutt that’s a fair assessment

[@nunoprazeres1173]

I think 4% is an absolute overstatement. But this doesn't mean this is not the fastest technology ever created.

[@trentbutler9559]

Good point , but elite runners were probably ALREADY running in a shoe that was already 2-3% faster than the average running shoe , I would say this shoe is 1% faster than what was previously the fastest shoe . Just a theory

[@religionofpeace1304]

I hate shoes and concrete. Wish feet could develop naturally and not how the industry and society want.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

So do you walk around barefoot all day? Or...

[@religionofpeace1304]

I just do as much barefoot as I can. But everything is so flat anyway so I’m not sure if it’s that profitable . Modern world isn’t made for feet I guess. Don’t know why shoes have to be pointy tho. If only I knew earlier that most shoes misalign our feet I wouldn’t have such weird feet. Just trying to repair as much as possible and keep injury free. Btw could Nike not have contributed to Rupps foot condition?

[@caseyf3790]

ReLiGioN OfPEacE try Alta for running shoes

[@ceritasambilan]

Repeat it hhh