The Nike Vaporfly NEXT% 2 was replaced by the Nike Vaporfly 4
Want something different? The closest current shoe from another family is the New Balance SC Elite v6, 44% similar on published specs.
The current version of the Nike Vaporfly line. Compared with the Nike Vaporfly NEXT% 2: 2 mm less drop.
−2mm dropWhy the New Balance SC Elite v6
Compared with the Nike Vaporfly NEXT% 2: the same drop. Both are in our race category.
±0mm drop| Spec | Nike Vaporfly NEXT% 2 | New Balance SC Elite v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | — | 40 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Weight | — | 190 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 NEXT% 2.
- ±0mm dropRRP £254.99
- ±0mm dropRRP £210
- ±0mm dropRRP £260
Nike Vaporfly NEXT% 2: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
What replaced the Nike Vaporfly NEXT% 2?
The Nike Vaporfly 4 is the current version of the Nike Vaporfly line. Versions in between: Nike Vaporfly 3.
What is the closest alternative to the Nike Vaporfly NEXT% 2 from another brand?
On published specs, the New Balance SC Elite v6, at 44% spec similarity. Compared with the Nike Vaporfly NEXT% 2: the same drop. Both are in our race category.
How is the Nike Vaporfly 4 different from the Nike Vaporfly NEXT% 2?
On published specs, going from the Nike Vaporfly NEXT% 2 to the Nike Vaporfly 4: 2 mm less drop. Heel stack and weight are not published for both shoes, so they are not compared.
Is the Nike Vaporfly NEXT% 2 still available?
Trova lists the Nike Vaporfly NEXT% 2 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 NEXT% 2?
Published specs for the Nike Vaporfly NEXT% 2: 8 mm drop. It is a neutral road shoe in our race category.
Full spec sheet and version history for the Nike Vaporfly NEXT% 2.
Nike Vaporfly NEXT% 2 specs →