Nike Vaporfly 4 Running Shoe - Men's Sea Glass/Sequoia-Ultralime-Phantom, 11.0

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""The Vaporfly 4 is my go-to when it’s race day and seconds matter. The lighter ZoomX foam feels like it propels me forward with every stride, and the updated carbon Flyplate gives me that extra push when I’m surging for the finish. It’s noticeably more stable than past versions, and the trimmed-down upper makes it feel almost weightless.""We chase PRs like the wind, and with the Vaporfly 4 Running Shoe from Nike, we’re running faster and lighter than ever before. From the mile to the marathon, this featherweight race-day weapon is engineered for elite speed and designed to help us push past our limits with every stride. Nike fine-tuned every component of this shoe—shaving grams from the upper, midsole, and outsole—without losing any of the explosive performance we’ve come to expect. The carbon fiber Flyplate is angled for maximum propulsion, while the full-length ZoomX foam delivers unmatched energy return in a sleek, stable package. A streamlined mesh upper keeps our fit locked in without weighing us down. For us, it’s not just about the race—it’s about flying through it."

Price: $259.95 from Backcountry