Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 2 Official Images

Nike has released official images of the ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 2; check them out.

Take a look at the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 2 Official Images. Nike Vaporfly became ubiquitous with some of the fastest distance running times in the world, and found on the feet of all different kinds of runners over the past few years. While the Vaporfly 2 leaked months ago, Nike has released official images of the upcoming shoe. Check out the images, and all the details

Official Images of the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 2

Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 2
Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 2
Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 2
Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 2 Top View

Vaporfly Next% 2 Release Date

The Vaporfly 2 is tentatively scheduled to release on April 1st in Japan. A US release should come shortly after. The shoe has already been spotted on the feet of Joshua Cheptegei at Monaco earlier this year.

Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 2 Heel

Differences between the Vaporfly Next% and the Vaporfly Next% 2

The outsole and midsole appear to be the same, and the main differences are on the upper. The original shoe’s upper was made of Vaporweave, which has been replaced by a more breathable (and possibly durable) mesh. The laces are updated to match the Nike Alphafly, which are designed to prevent them from coming untied. Finally, the toe area seems to have some reinforced (possibly waterproof?) material that was not present in the original version.

Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 2 Release Date
Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 2 Closeup
Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 2 Outsole

The Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 2 Price

Finally, we get to the cost. Surprisingly, the Vaporfly Next% 2 appears to be $25-$50 cheaper than the original version, based on pricing found on the Nike Japan website. The original retails for $250 USD, so look for the Next% 2 to be in the $200-$225 range. This could be to help separate the shoe from the more expensive Alphafly, or indicate that Nike will be producing a lot more of the Next% 2 than they did for the initial version.

First Look: Nike Vaporfly Next% 2

Here’s what we know so far about the upcoming Nike Vaporfly Next% 2

UPDATE No. 2: We have official images, via NikeTalk user TC1990. More images here.

Nike Vaporfly 2
Via NikeTalk (TC1990)
Nike Vaporfly 2
Via NikeTalk (TC1990)

UPDATE: via @protoshoes on Instagram, we now have a new look at the shoe, and a possible summer 2021 release date.

 
 
 
 
 
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Over the past year and a half, the Nike Vaporfly Next% has played a massive role in both competitive and every day running. Watch any race and you’re sure to see the signature bright pink, volt and other colors of this carbon fiber-plated shoe on at least half of the runners. Elite runners and amateurs alike have loved the shoe’s lightweight build and carbon fiber plate that supposedly accounts for a 5% improvement in performance.

It now appears as if the next iteration of the shoe will be hitting shelves at some point in the near-ish future. The first appearance of the Nike Vaporfly Next% 2 came from the Twitter account @TrackSneakLeaks, showing an updated version:

Nike Vaporfly Next% 2
Via TrackSneakLeaks

Sneakleaks also mentioned the possibility of an “OG” colorway, which pays tribute to Eliud Kipchoge’s first Breaking2 attempt:

Nike Vaporfly Next% 2
Via TrackSneakLeaks

Another post from the Instagram account @Vaporflyers gives us yet another look at they “Hyper Jade” colorway (along with a Hyper Jade colorway of the Nike Tempo Next%).

 
 
 
 
 
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New Features

The updates to the Nike Vaporfly Next% 2 appear to mostly be focused on the upper. The Vaporweave upper material has been replaced with a mesh-like material for better breathability. There appears to be a few tweaks the the tongue and the position of the laces, moving them a little bit off-center, angling outward from the middle of the foot. There also appears to be some reinforced material along the forefoot rand.

Similarities

The shoe’s ZoomX midsole with a carbon fiber plate appears to be the same as the original Vaporfly. The overall look is similar, with a giant Swoosh on the inside of the shoe, and a smaller Swoosh near the heel.

Nike Vaporfly Next% 2 Release Date

There has been no confirmed release date, but stay tuned for updates!