The Nike Vaporfly 3 was replaced by the Nike Vaporfly 4
Want something different? The closest current shoe from another family is the Saucony Endorphin Pro 5, 66% similar on published specs.
The current version of the Nike Vaporfly line. Compared with the Nike Vaporfly 3: 2 mm less drop and 10 g lighter.
−2mm drop−10gWhy the Saucony Endorphin Pro 5
Compared with the Nike Vaporfly 3: 6 g heavier, with the same drop. Both are in our race category.
±0mm drop+6g| Spec | Nike Vaporfly 3 | Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | — | 39.5 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 206 g |
3 more current options
Next closest current shoes from other families, scored on heel stack, drop, weight and category. Chips show each one against the Nike Vaporfly 3.
- ±0mm drop+8gRRP £254.99
- ±0mm drop−10gRRP —
- ±0mm drop+10gRRP £300
Nike Vaporfly 3: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
What replaced the Nike Vaporfly 3?
The Nike Vaporfly 4 is the current version of the Nike Vaporfly line.
What is the closest alternative to the Nike Vaporfly 3 from another brand?
On published specs, the Saucony Endorphin Pro 5, at 66% spec similarity. Compared with the Nike Vaporfly 3: 6 g heavier, with the same drop. Both are in our race category.
How is the Nike Vaporfly 4 different from the Nike Vaporfly 3?
On published specs, going from the Nike Vaporfly 3 to the Nike Vaporfly 4: 2 mm less drop and 10 g lighter. Heel stack is not published for both shoes, so it is not compared.
Is the Nike Vaporfly 3 still available?
Trova lists the Nike Vaporfly 3 as discontinued; the current version of the Nike Vaporfly line is the Nike Vaporfly 4. We don't track retailer stock, so this is not a statement about whether any shop still has pairs.
What are the specs of the Nike Vaporfly 3?
Published specs for the Nike Vaporfly 3: 8 mm drop, 200 g. Weight reference size: men's size 9 (region not stated). It is a neutral road shoe in our race category.
Full spec sheet and version history for the Nike Vaporfly 3.
Nike Vaporfly 3 specs →