Step 02 — The lineup

Matched to
Nike Zoom Vaporfly 4%

6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose

6 matched, side by side

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The match
Weight
Drop
Stack
Plate
Pace
Price

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Sizing note

Vaporfly 4, FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v3, Streakfly 2, Sinister, S/Lab Phantasm 2 run snug — go up half a size, especially for long runs.

Durability

Plated models here average ~225 mi; non-plated land closer to ~275 mi.

Step 03 — Every metric

The full comparison

MetricNike Zoom Vaporfly 4%(2017)Nike Vaporfly 4(2025)New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v3Nike Streakfly 2(2025)Brooks Hyperion 2(2024)Saucony SinisterSalomon S/Lab Phantasm 2
Weight185 g / 6.5 oz187 g / 6.6 oz190 g / 6.7 oz176 g / 6.2 oz204 g / 7.2 oz190 g / 6.7 oz200 g / 7.1 oz
Drop10 mm8 mm6 mm6 mm8 mm6 mm6 mm
Stack (heel)31 mm40 mm32 mm32 mm30 mm33 mm36 mm
Cushioning
Flexibility
Stability
Rocker geometry
Energy return
Responsiveness
Toe-boxNarrowNarrowNarrowNarrowNarrowNarrowNarrow
PlateCarbonCarbonCarbonNylonCarbonCarbon
Intended pace5:00–7:30 /mi5:00–7:30 /mi5:15–7:15 /mi5:15–7:00 /mi6:15–8:15 /mi5:15–7:15 /mi5:15–7:15 /mi
PurposeRace dayRace dayRace day, TempoRace day, TempoTempo, Race dayRace day, TempoRace day
SizingSize up ½Size up ½Size up ½Size up ½True to sizeSize up ½Size up ½
Durability~200 mi~200 mi~250 mi~250 mi~300 mi~250 mi~200 mi
Price$250$260$180$170$140$180$230

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