Nike Vaporfly 4 ‘Keely Hodgkinson’

When Keely Hodgkinson crossed the finish line in Paris to claim Olympic gold in the 800 metres, she did not just cement her place in British athletics history, she signalled a generational shift in what championship running looks like. Nike has now translated that moment into the Vaporfly 4, producing a colourway that carries her name and her competitive spirit into the summer of 2026.

The build starts with ZoomX foam, the same ultralight, high-energy-return compound that has been central to Nike's marathon dominance for years, now refined in the fourth iteration of the Vaporfly line. A full-length carbon fibre plate sits within the stack, converting every stride into forward propulsion with mechanical efficiency. The upper arrives in an engineered mesh construction that prioritises breathability and locked-in fit simultaneously, keeping weight low without sacrificing structure on long efforts or fast track sessions.

The colour story across the IR7194-001 takes its cues from Hodgkinson's understated confidence on the track. Pencil Point anchors the base in a warm off-white that reads almost chalk-like in natural light, while Blue Eclipse appears across overlays and the carbon plate housing, referencing the deep evening skies of a major championships final. Blur adds a softened secondary tone that bridges both hues without interruption, and Black sharpens the profile at the outsole and branding details. The result is a racing shoe that feels composed rather than loud, letting the engineering speak before the aesthetics do.

The Nike Vaporfly 4 'Keely Hodgkinson' is priced at €270 and is scheduled to release on 17 July 2026 exclusively through Nike.