Nike Zoom Vaporfly Elite 2017

[DeletedCSaccount]

Unless I’m mistaken, you’ve prior experience with shoe development/design at Nike. Curious to get your thoughts as to why they’ve chosen predominantly white with a touch of orange for major running debuts/drops? Seems a bit quiet. I mean, it doesn’t shout “hey, look at me.” What am I missing? Thanks.

When I left, the whole company was restructuring. It was just after the Epic React 1 was done and the Alphafly, and the running shoe departments lost a few good designers to other departments and there was a bit of a brain drain from the company in general.

 

[HK47]

its a trail shoe… how about dark colored uppers and even midsole in dark colors so the dirt wont show?

I think it actually looks good dusty!

 

[Locke]

I think it actually looks good dusty!

Been meaning to ask on this thread, how’s the traction holding up on wet trails/rocks and asphalt? I know it’s Vibram but the lugs look a bit thin.

 

[dragicon]

Been meaning to ask on this thread, how’s the traction holding up on wet trails/rocks and asphalt? I know it’s Vibram but the lugs look a bit thin.

It is phenomenal. I went running on a slick surface a couple weeks ago and they were solid. It’s not wearing down quickly either. I’d say the biggest concern is the material on the midsole.

 

[HK47]

Been meaning to ask on this thread, how’s the traction holding up on wet trails/rocks and asphalt? I know it’s Vibram but the lugs look a bit thin.

Traction is great on all surfaces so far (SoCal buffed out trails, some technical stuff, pavement, grass), but if you have to run through loose dirt or mud, 3mm lugs are probably going to feel iffy.

 

[deionte1503]

It is phenomenal. I went running on a slick surface a couple weeks ago and they were solid. It’s not wearing down quickly either. I’d say the biggest concern is the material on the midsole.

The midsole so hard to clean. I tried magic eraser n won’t come off

 

[IATT]

 

[rfx45]

The midsole so hard to clean. I tried magic eraser n won’t come off

its because its wrapped in cloth

 

[HK47]

New colorway of the Ultrafly is out on NDC:

Nike Ultrafly Men's Trail-Running Shoes. Nike.com

Find the Nike Ultrafly Men's Trail-Running Shoes at Nike.com. Free delivery and returns.

www.nike.com

Not really sure why they released this one; it's way too similar to the proto one.

 

[nyk2492]

Am I the only one that hates the invincible 3? Ok, maybe hate is a strong word, but it's such a downgrade to me from the 1 and 2. I hate how thin and cheap they feel, the heel fit, and the zoomx is not nearly as comfortable, especially in the forefoot.

 

[TSAVILE]

Am I the only one that hates the invincible 3? Ok, maybe hate is a strong word, but it's such a downgrade to me from the 1 and 2. I hate how thin and cheap they feel, the heel fit, and the zoomx is not nearly as comfortable, especially in the forefoot.

Completely agree. Not comfortable at all. Really disappointing - especially as visually, they look better than the 1 & 2.
1 & 2's are becoming harder and harder to find now. Hopefully, the 4 is an improvement and comes out soon!

 

[HK47]

Am I the only one that hates the invincible 3? Ok, maybe hate is a strong word, but it's such a downgrade to me from the 1 and 2. I hate how thin and cheap they feel, the heel fit, and the zoomx is not nearly as comfortable, especially in the forefoot.

It's a step down for me. I never run in them anymore.

 

[s3p4tu]

Am I the only one that hates the invincible 3? Ok, maybe hate is a strong word, but it's such a downgrade to me from the 1 and 2. I hate how thin and cheap they feel, the heel fit, and the zoomx is not nearly as comfortable, especially in the forefoot.

I returned them after 1 run. For some reason, it just did not work out for me.

 

[pipsquick33]

Most probably, app is tripping lol

 

[datrippeleffect]

it means everyone together not u individually

 

[pipsquick33]

My bad on a straight 24 hour duty, lol

 

[TerpRunner]

New VF3 colorway:

Nike Vaporfly 3 Men's Road Racing Shoes. Nike.com

Find the Nike Vaporfly 3 Men's Road Racing Shoes at Nike.com. Free delivery and returns.

www.nike.com

 

[ZoomXRunner]

New VF3 colorway:

Nike Vaporfly 3 Men's Road Racing Shoes. Nike.com

Find the Nike Vaporfly 3 Men's Road Racing Shoes at Nike.com. Free delivery and returns.

www.nike.com

I’m having a hard time understanding Nike’s pricing of the recent VF 3 CWs. We have the following:

Kipchoge CW - $250
Black / gold CW - $260
Orange midsole CW - $270

I don’t understand why there is a premium price for the black / gold and orange midsole CWs or why there is a difference in the pricing between these too.

What is most confusing is the Kipchoge CW is the standard $250 price and this is arguable the CW that is special.

 

[HK47]

I’m having a hard time understanding Nike’s pricing of the recent VF 3 CWs. We have the following:

Kipchoge CW - $250
Black / gold CW - $260
Orange midsole CW - $270

I don’t understand why there is a premium price for the black / gold and orange midsole CWs or why there is a difference in the pricing between these too.

What is most confusing is the Kipchoge CW is the standard $250 price and this is arguable the CW that is special.

Agree that Nike's pricing is weird recently. When the Ultrafly was announced, it was $250, but when the first proto colorway dropped it was $260, but then the 2nd colorway just came out at $260 and the proto went to $250...

 

[rfx45]

just charmed my way from 10% to 20% on my bday code so might grab the black ones

 

[austriannikefan]

Agree that Nike's pricing is weird recently. When the Ultrafly was announced, it was $250, but when the first proto colorway dropped it was $260, but then the 2nd colorway just came out at $260 and the proto went to $250...

Thats weird, here in Austria the pricing is as follows:

Vaporfly 3% EK: 269,99 EUR
Vaporfly 3% other colours: 259,99 EUR
Alphafly 2 EK: 319,99 EUR
Alphafly 2 other colours: 309,99 EUR

 

[ZoomXRunner]

Thats weird, here in Austria the pricing is as follows:

Vaporfly 3% EK: 269,99 EUR
Vaporfly 3% other colours: 259,99 EUR
Alphafly 2 EK: 319,99 EUR
Alphafly 2 other colours: 309,99 EUR

This pricing makes sense to me as the Kipchoge CWs of the AF 1 were always a $10 price increase relative to the other CWs in the US. The Kipchoge CWs are special and can warrant a higher price.

The current pricing situation makes no sense though. What warrants a higher price for the black/gold CW relative to the Kipchoge and even Proto CWs. Don’t get me wrong, I like the black/gold CW. I just don’t understand why it’s priced higher.

 

[austriannikefan]

This pricing makes sense to me as the Kipchoge CWs of the AF 1 were always a $10 price increase relative to the other CWs in the US. The Kipchoge CWs are special and can warrant a higher price.

The current pricing situation makes no sense though. What warrants a higher price for the black/gold CW relative to the Kipchoge and even Proto CWs. Don’t get me wrong, I like the black/gold CW. I just don’t understand why it’s priced higher.

Yeah I agree hence why I think "our pricing" makes some sense at least, why yours is so different for the models is interesting

 

[joex]

just charmed my way from 10% to 20% on my bday code so might grab the black ones

good stuff. I was trying to get a 10% the other day but two reps wouldn’t budge.

 

[suchafraud23]

Marathon WR