Nike Zoom Vaporfly Elite 2017

[MRBW]

You tell them that, I'm just the messenger lol

 

[DeletedCSaccount]

You tell them that, I'm just the messenger lol

Sorry didn't mean to offend, just telling any newbies that Nike's history on launching shoes on the day they say is as likely as to happen as the New York Knicks reaching the playoffs.

 

[MRBW]

none taken, was just saying. We are all in the dark. Just the way they want us to be ha

I’m considering the 1080v11 and Mach 4 as well as the Invincibles, so will be interesting to see how they all compare, think those are Feb/March.

 

[indonar6]

it is

With the VF Next% 2 soon to be coming, is it safe to say that these Gyakusou's have been scrapped?

 

[sssstan]

With the VF Next% 2 soon to be coming, is it safe to say that these Gyakusou's have been scrapped?

i think these should still be released, VFN2 shouldn't affect these coming out
if im not mistaken, the gyakusou 4% was released a little before the VFN came out so these should hopefully still be in play for those that have wanted it from the first leaks

 

[MRBW]

Been waiting for that bottom colourway to materialise. Hopefully they make it out there.

 

[Blecghhrunner]

With the VF Next% 2 soon to be coming, is it safe to say that these Gyakusou's have been scrapped?

I believe these were a part of the Tokyo Olympics Gyakusou collection that was supposed to come out August 2020 but since covid it got delayed to when the olympics will be this summer. either way these gotta come out before the end of this year lol.

 

[Locke]

Props to V VAPORFLYERS crediting B bluegrey on the actual pics

 

[bluegrey]

scheels has the below release dates on its release calendar. the release dates for the alphafly and vaporfly next% 2 should be pretty accurate, but I'm not sure if the tempo next% colorway is going to be released that soon

hyper turq tempo next%: feb 4
hyper turq alphafly: mar 18
white vaporfly next%2: apr 15

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[rfx45]

havent seen this before, he just used the top lace loops with elastic laces

 

[Mugen_EP]

havent seen this before, he just used the top lace loops with elastic laces

Yea, in Tri, seconds matter and the AF are kinda a pain to put on quickly vs other options. He has raced like this for a bit now. Here are screen grabs from his last race, video while he was pissed, pacing around in the penalty tent... Lol

 

[rfx45]

makes sense but just surprised you can compete on high levels without fully securing it via all lace holes

 

[Mugen_EP]

makes sense but just surprised you can compete on high levels without fully securing it via all lace holes

And he's one of the fastest runners in the sport. Was sub 5:40avg per mile for ~11 miles during this event.

 

[ElitePond]

Oh Wow Zoom X Next% 2

 

[AldoLeopold]

Looking like Feb11 for ZoomX Invincibles

 

[vaporflyx]

I’m looking to ramp up monthly mileage to 200-250. Last time I did this I was rotating between a couple of Vaporfly Flynknits and seemed to avoid injury and generally found it comfortable day in day out (8:30 min/mile avg).

I have Alphafly and Vaporfly Next% (and Zoom Fly 3 and Pegasus Turbo 2). I’m rotating between these mainly between AF and VFN) and neither is making these runs feels as ‘effortless’ the day after as the Vaporfly Flynkits. Maybe a difference in the carbon plates I don’t know.

I’ve tried Epic React (1 not the 2) and Infinity and both seemed to add ‘fatigue’ to each run. I haven’t run in Pegasus since the 35 (should I revisit?).

What can you folks recommend in the line up (that I don’t have) that’s closest to the VFK? Or should I bite the bullet and head to StockX to stock up?

 

[sole searchin]

Only willing to run in Nikes?

I found the Endorphin Speeds to be excellent.

 

[vaporflyx]

I’ve been seeing a lot about this shoe in the last few weeks... I’ve only ever ran in Nike but I am VERY intrigued....

 

[yamakazi18]

I would second the endorphin speeds but it’s softer compared to the VF. So maybe the pros if you like the stiffness of the carbon plate.

 

[sssstan]

endorphin speeds are good all around shoes, but i wouldn't really recommend having a plated/speedy shoe for everyday trying.

you should prob have easier/slower days which is what all those other shoes mentioned are usually used for in my case and having that many miles run in a month, i'd probably recommend having these easy days to avoid overtraining, fatigue, injury, etc.

just my input though and everyone's body/training is different from each other

 

[ayipapi]

Are you averaging 8:30 for the week or are you basically doing a tempo 8:30 each day?

 

[El Argentino]

endorphin speeds are good all around shoes, but i wouldn't really recommend having a plated/speedy shoe for everyday trying.

you should prob have easier/slower days which is what all those other shoes mentioned are usually used for in my case and having that many miles run in a month, i'd probably recommend having these easy days to avoid overtraining, fatigue, injury, etc.

just my input though and everyone's body/training is different from each other

What are the pros/cons of daily running in plated shoes? Why?

 

[datrippeleffect]

I’m looking to ramp up monthly mileage to 200-250. Last time I did this I was rotating between a couple of Vaporfly Flynknits and seemed to avoid injury and generally found it comfortable day in day out (8:30 min/mile avg).

Personally wouldn't use a carbon plate shoe for a daily trainer. Do u strictly do easy runs or have seperate days for speed? Also is that fatigued feeling from going that same 8:30 pace in the ER/IR?

I would recommend a maximalist shoe to help reduce the pounding on the legs. Something like the NB 1080v10, Hoka Bondi 7(has a rocker sensation), or the Sketchers Max Road 4 Hyper. If u want to stick to Nike I would just wait for the Zoomx Invincible next month since it's the same foam as flyknit 4%.

 

[sssstan]

What are the pros/cons of daily running in plated shoes? Why?

there's no real scientific study to the pros and cons, but it'll just mainly have an effect on your gait cycle from videos i watched and stuff i read online

i'm not saying that a plated shoe should not be worn as a daily trainer, but a vast majority would use them on faster/longer runs and have a more traditional daily trainer for those easier runs

i personally have that kind of rotation and mainly its because i would prefer to just save the plated shoes and its benefits on race day. not everyone has the luxury to have a 2-3 shoe rotation with a race day shoe so i get it

 

[diabolicaldeezy]

Personally wouldn't use a carbon plate shoe for a daily trainer. Do u strictly do easy runs or have seperate days for speed? Also is that fatigued feeling from going that same 8:30 pace in the ER/IR?

I would recommend a maximalist shoe to help reduce the pounding on the legs. Something like the NB 1080v10, Hoka Bondi 7(has a rocker sensation), or the Sketchers Max Road 4 Hyper. If u want to stick to Nike I would just wait for the Zoomx Invincible next month since it's the same foam as flyknit 4%.

This..

My Kit:
Fast Day/Long Runs: Nike Next% VF/ finally retired my 4% VF
Easy Runs: NB Beacon V3/ (Soon ZoomX Invincible)