Nike Vaporfly 4 Jakob Ingebrigtsen Sail Gold

Nike Vaporfly 4 Jakob Ingebrigtsen Sail Gold: the champion's super shoe who prefers to do rather than talk

There's a quote engraved on the box: "I don't really enjoy talking about what could be because it's easier to just do it." — and Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Olympic 1500m and 5000m champion, indoor 1500m world record holder, the first man under 3:30 indoors, lives exactly by these words. His signature Nike Vaporfly 4 Jakob Ingebrigtsen Sail Gold from May 2025 carries this philosophy in every detail: cream Sail as a clean base, Medium Ash on the structures, and Metallic Gold Grain shimmering on the accents — a direct reference to his gold rings and tattoos that inspired the colorway. Embroidered Nordic stars on the insoles pay homage to Norway. A champion's pair that knows exactly who he is.

The Vaporfly 4 in its most refined version — perfected by an exceptional athlete

The Nike Vaporfly NEXT 4% version of the Vaporfly 4 is not just a recoloring — it's a collaboration that has influenced certain technical choices. The pair is lighter than the standard Vaporfly 4 (approximately 190 g vs. 195 g in US 10) thanks to optimizations in the plate's angle and heel reduction, reflecting the demands of an athlete who runs both the mile and the marathon at speeds few human beings achieve. The ZoomX foam PEBA midsole runs from heel to forefoot with an unparalleled energy return rate in Nike's catalog — slightly reduced in thickness compared to the Vaporfly 3 for more direct ground contact and increased stability. The full-length carbon Flyplate translates every push into maximum propulsion. The engineered knit mesh upper disappears on the foot — the drop is reduced to 6 mm for a more natural transition over long distances.

For whom?

The Nike ZoomX Vaporfly 4 "Jakob Ingebrigtsen" is for the high-performance runner who wants Nike's most refined marathon super shoe in a unique collector's edition — one bearing the signature of an athlete who has redefined global long-distance running standards. It will be perfect for serious marathoners and half-marathoners who want a technically impeccable competition pair with a story behind it, and for collectors of signature running shoes from exceptional athletes.

Technical data

• Weight: Approximately 190 g (M, US 10) — lighter than the standard Vaporfly 4
• Drop: 6 mm
• Stack: 35 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot
• Foam: Full-length ZoomX foam PEBA
• Plate: Full-length carbon Flyplate, optimized angle
• Upper: Engineered knit mesh, Sail/Medium Ash/Metallic Gold Grain colorway
• Outsole: Partial rubber forefoot
• Surface: Road
• Use: Marathon / half-marathon competition, Jakob Ingebrigtsen signature collection