From 10k to marathon, from beginner racers to elite athletes, the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next Percent 3 in Black Metallic Medium Ash Olive Aura offers an updated way to ensure you have every edge on the start line, with lightweight ZoomX power and a full-length carbon fibre flyplate. The ZoomX Vaporfly Next Percent 3 updates a modern race day giant, with increased ZoomX power underfoot you get even more energy return transferred to each stride. The full-length carbon fibre flyplate helps to give that stiff and propulsive feel you need for serious speed down the home straight. A bulging midsole allows the weight to be balanced for a more stable ride while a new, more breathable upper is engineered for support and performance. New, light padding on the tongue helps reduce lace pressure on the top of your foot. A complete redesign of the outsole allows a much thinner design without sacrificing durability, this helps reduce weight and lets Nike squeeze in more ZoomX propulsion to the stack height. Light padding on the tongue helps reduce lace pressure at the top of your foot. A new Waffle outsole pattern with perforations saves weight and delivers multi-surface traction in various weather conditions. Offset heel seam helps reduce friction in the heel area. Wider toe area for a roomier fit Internal foam pod at heel for extra cushioning Weight Mens sample size 198g. The Nike ZoomX Vaporfly 3 Black Olive Aura Metallic Medium Ash uses a Black flyknit upper for its running shoe fabrication, paired with an oversized Black foam ZoomX sole unit. While known for producing athletic shoes for many sports and activities, American sportswear brand Nike gives special attention to running technology. The ZoomX Vaporfly utilizes Air Zoom units, a carbon fiber plate footbed insert, and a full-length ZoomX foam midsole as a triple-action method for creating long-lasting comfort for road racing performance. At the Black Olive Aura Metallic Medium Ash Nike ZoomX Vaporfly 3, the Nike Swoosh is printed on the sides in Metallic Medium Ash, a shiny off-Black shade that coordinates with the rear sole. ZoomX branding on the midsole, next to an Olive Aura sole insert and Vaporfly 3 branding on the tongue, finishes the look. In our opinion, the best feature of the ZoomX Vaporfly is its subtly metallic sole, which adds interest to the Black colorway. The Nike ZoomX Vaporfly 3 Black Olive Aura Metallic Medium Ash released on January 1, 2025, and retailed for $270.