Nike Zoom Vaporfly Elite 2017

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Video available at @VRunningGear Facebook page…
 
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I took the Invincible 3 for a few runs and really like them. There is more stability compared to the prior versions and I thought they were more response when I went to picked up the pace.

So far I think they’re a nice upgrade from the prior versions. A lot has been discussed about heel slippage. I haven’t had an issue with this but I’m a forefoot striker.

The white CW is nice. I’m thinking of picking up the black & white CW as well.
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I guess the video I posted is now private. I can still see it though.

Here is what I have found from various sources:
+ Softer foam (ZoomX+)
+ Better outsole grip
+ Lighter upper
+ More stack height (8mm drop?)
+/- Similar weight as Next%2
+/- More stable platform (but also softer and less stable foam)
- Less durable midsole (a less dense foam probably compresses more)
- Might be more expensive (I'm expecting 20 dollar/euro increase)
 
I guess the video I posted is now private. I can still see it though.

Here is what I have found from various sources:
+ Softer foam (ZoomX+)
+ Better outsole grip
+ Lighter upper
+ More stack height (8mm drop?)
+/- Similar weight as Next%2
+/- More stable platform (but also softer and less stable foam)
- Less durable midsole (a less dense foam probably compresses more)
- Might be more expensive (I'm expecting 20 dollar/euro increase)
Drop is 8mm, there is not more stack height, but more foam with the same stack height (less rubber)
 
Vaporfly 4% -> VF 4% Flyknit -> VF Next% -> VF Next% 2 -> Vaporfly 3?

Nike is so crazy with their names sometimes lmao
 
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I took the Invincible 3 for a few runs and really like them. There is more stability compared to the prior versions and I thought they were more response when I went to picked up the pace.

So far I think they’re a nice upgrade from the prior versions. A lot has been discussed about heel slippage. I haven’t had an issue with this but I’m a forefoot striker.

The white CW is nice. I’m thinking of picking up the black & white CW as well.
148E18CD-BEC4-410A-81D8-AB4B8023DDB2.jpeg

I'm gonna clarify here -- I'm a forefoot striker as well. Heel slippage isn't dictated by foot strike. You'll walk and feel a heel slip immediately.
 
I'm gonna clarify here -- I'm a forefoot striker as well. Heel slippage isn't dictated by foot strike. You'll walk and feel a heel slip immediately.

This. I'm a forefoot striker and I feel it. I've done some runs when I force a heel strike and I don't feel as much and it's not as apparent. To be honest the invincible 3 is probably better for heel strikers because IMO heel strikers don't feel it as much from my testing.
 

More colors in the link, but I like these two.
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These are official photos by Nike, right? The colors look quite bland.
 

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