Nike Alphafly 3

Nike

Nike Alphafly 3

RoadRacingActive
95

$285

MSRP

Weight198g
Drop8mm
Stack40mm / 32mm

Key Specs

Weight198g
Drop8mm
Stack Height40mm / 32mm
Cushioning7/10
Responsiveness10/10
Flexibility3/10

Performance Radar

Performance

Pace Range2:50/km4:30/km
Ideal Distances
half_marathonmarathon
Terrain
Road
Energy Return10%
Lifespan250 km
Ride Feel
BouncyRocker

Construction

Midsole FoamZoomX
PlateFlyplate (carbon)
Upper Materialatomknit
Outsole Rubberrubber
Lacing SystemTraditional

Fit & Feel

PronationNeutral
Width OptionsD
Arch TypeNeutral
SizingTrue To Size
Toe BoxStandard
Heel CounterNone

Expert Reviews

Road Trail Run

96

The most comfortable, accessible, and easiest Alphafly to run in without sacrificing speed.

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Doctors of Running

92

Overall grade A-. The return of the king. Best marathon shoe to date.

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Outside Online

The best marathon shoe to date.

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Runner Sentiment

What runners love

incredibly fast
lightweight
great energy return
comfortable for a racer

Common concerns

expensive
limited durability
sells out fast

Best For

Ideal for

marathon racinghalf marathon racingelite competition

Not ideal for

daily trainingeasy runsbudget-conscious runnerstrail running

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