Nike Alphafly 4vsNike Vaporfly 4
The Nike Alphafly 4 and Nike Vaporfly 4 score 56% on spec similarity. Going from the Nike Alphafly 4 to the Nike Vaporfly 4: 2 mm less drop and 2 g heavier.
Side by side
The Δ column is the Nike Vaporfly 4 minus the Nike Alphafly 4. A dash means we don't have a sourced value.
| Spec | Nike Alphafly 4 | Nike Vaporfly 4 | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | 39 mm | — | — |
| Forefoot stack | 31 mm | — | — |
| Drop | 8 mm | 6 mm | −2mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 190 g | +2g |
| RRP (GBP) | £254.99 | £239.99 | −£15 |
| Category | Race | Race | same |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral | same |
| Surface | Road | Road | same |
| Status | Current | Current | same |
Who should pick which
Based only on the numbers above. Fit and feel aren't in this comparison.
if you want:
- a higher heel-to-toe drop (8 vs 6 mm)
- a lighter shoe (188 vs 190 g)
if you want:
- a lower heel-to-toe drop (6 vs 8 mm)
- a lower RRP (£239.99 vs £254.99)
Nike Alphafly 4 vs Nike Vaporfly 4: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
Which is lighter, the Nike Alphafly 4 or the Nike Vaporfly 4?
The Nike Alphafly 4, at 188 g vs 190 g, 2 g lighter on published figures. Weights are as published, at each brand's reference size: UK size 7.5 (men's product page) for the Nike Alphafly 4, men's size 9 (region not stated) for the Nike Vaporfly 4.
What's the drop difference between the Nike Alphafly 4 and the Nike Vaporfly 4?
2 mm. The Nike Alphafly 4 has an 8 mm drop and the Nike Vaporfly 4 a 6 mm drop.
Which is cheaper, the Nike Alphafly 4 or the Nike Vaporfly 4?
The Nike Vaporfly 4 has the lower UK RRP: £239.99 vs £254.99. Retailer prices can differ from RRP.
How similar are the Nike Alphafly 4 and the Nike Vaporfly 4?
They score 56% on Trova's spec similarity, which compares published heel stack, drop, weight, category and support. Both are in our race category.