Nike Vaporfly 4 White Obsidian Mist

Nike Vaporfly 4 White Obsidian Mist: The Record-Breaking Machine in its Coolest Guise

Some shoes have won marathons. The Nike ZoomX Vaporfly is one of them — ever since the Vaporfly 4% in 2017, each version has rewritten the standards for competition super shoes on the world's biggest stages. The fourth generation, released in April 2025, goes even further by simultaneously lightening the midsole, outsole, and upper compared to the Vaporfly 3 — without sacrificing an ounce of performance. And the White/Obsidian Mist/Pure Platinum/Bright Crimson/Metallic Silver colorway it wears for this launch does exactly what a serious super shoe colorway should do: it fades into the background to let the engineering speak. The cool white dominates the knit upper, Obsidian Mist grey structures the midsole, and touches of Crimson and Metallic Silver mark the details with the discretion of a finisher who doesn't need to shout to win, that of the Nike Vaporfly 4 White Obsidian Mist.

The most refined super shoe in Nike's history, in its fourth iteration

The Vaporfly 4 pushes the winning formula to its maximum. The midsole, made of ZoomX foam — Nike's most reactive foam — runs from heel to forefoot with an improved energy return ratio thanks to a slight reduction in thickness that increases rebound dynamics without losing protection. The full-length carbon fiber Flyplate runs through it all to transform every stride into clear forward propulsion, with the precise rigidity that characterizes the most effective competition super shoes. The engineered knit mesh upper offers a nearly absent feel on the foot — light, fitted, breathable — with an oversized Swoosh that dips from the upper to the front sole, adopting the aesthetic of the Alphafly 3 to highlight the continuity of the range. The two-tone metallic tongue and slightly reduced heel drop complete an architecture designed for one thing: running faster, longer, with less effort.

Who is it for?

The Nike ZoomX Vaporfly 4 White Obsidian Mist is for the serious runner who wants the most proven competition super shoe on the World Marathon Majors podiums in a sober and technical colorway. It will be perfect for marathoners and half-marathoners looking for an alternative to the Adios Pro 4, in a pair whose ZoomX DNA offers a distinct rebound sensation — more energetic in the forefoot, slightly different in transition — to find the super shoe that best matches their natural stride.

Technical data

• Weight: Approx. 195 g (M, US 10)
• Drop: 8 mm
• Foam: Full-length ZoomX foam (re-engineered Vaporfly 4)
• Plate: Full-length carbon Flyplate
• Upper: Engineered knit mesh, White/Obsidian Mist/Pure Platinum colorway
• Outsole: Partial rubber forefoot
• Surface: Road
• Use: Marathon/half-marathon competition, quality training