Alphafly - First Run 

Fantastically shot run sequence!

These shoes are incredible. Best running shoes I ever used in my life. Very fast very light but very comfortable. Feels like you’re running on a cloud.

I sometimes take a few days break from the channel. But what brings me back is the well communicated, thoughtful analysis and almost what might be called an innocence in your joy of running. The image quality and story telling is fantastic. Such a great channel. Keep up the great work. Work hard and don’t break the hearts that love you, the rest is all show like the Ali shuffle.

Oh how it makes me happy to see the Great Kofuzi run in these shoes , he thoroughly deserves to spoil himself and find some NEW SPEED ( who say's shoes doesn't make a difference ) all we need now is that famous 5 km TT in these .........PLEASE

The intro, the music, the visuals - just pure class. From a production team of ONE! Amazing work, 👍

I swore when I first laid eyes on this shoe that I would never put such a monstrosity on my feet. It’s those “air pods” that most put it over the top for me. But I have to say from your B-roll footage that it looks like it suits your mechanics extremely well. You look effortless, stable and nimble. I’m sure we’re all interested to hear a direct comparison with the Next%. It’s interesting that air pods almost seem like a loophole or roundabout way Nike devised to incorporate a 2nd plate (which isn’t allowed), since you said it functions that way. Martha

Just ran with these today for the first time. Averaged 30 seconds off each mile, with lower heart rate. Blazing.

hearing you say the shoe sounds awkward is a great relief, I thought I was running in them with the incorrect form, so thanks for the reassurance haha

The production value on that opening sequence 🤩 Great video buddy! I’ve gotta get my hands on a pair of these to try for myself. Pleased to hear the knee is behaving!

The video I’ve been waiting for from my favourite reviewer👌

This shoe is phenomenal, I always end up 20s faster per kilometer with the same usual effort when I wear this shoes, I couldn’t explain, you just run fast in them regardless there’s no way around it.

Just a small comment on the plate, it doesn't actually bend that much. What it does do is restrict the bending of the toe joint and decrease the work the calf muscles have to do, saving energy over longer efforts.

Beautifully shot and probably one of the most anticipated reviews I have been waiting for on your channel 🙏🏽😃 Can't wait for your time trial 💪🏾😃 Keep safe dude

I've been waiting for this review since the sub-2hr marathon

This is one of the most informative alphafly first impressions I've seen. GFJ, per usual. Mostly I described this shoe as a racecar built for a specific driver but perhaps there's more variety available than I thought. I still have an aversion to Nike products tho.

You’re super handy with the selfie stick while running. Slowly working on my stick game! Thanks for the inspiration! Ps. Only if you care- I noticed in your time trials/threshold video/this that when you end intervals and slow down to a slower pace and during fatiguing efforts, your left foot starts to turn and roll inward collapsing your knee (I’ve rewatched a few videos a couple times and it’s not too noticeable). When moving fast and early in faster runs you move very well. Generally, strengthening glutes and simply being mindful of a straighter toe off during fatiguing portions and while slowing down can help. Thanks again for the content!

I agree with you that the air pockets are more for the take off. Got to try it very briefly and it was an insane shoe

Wow. I agree with others. This was your best cinematography. Just fantastic work.

Contrary to popular belief the spoon shaped plate in Nike carbon plated shoes does not act as a springboard that potentiate the windlass effect of the plantar fascia. Instead it acts as a lever that stiffens the MTP ( big toe ) joint and transfers forces through the more mobile ankle joint

Dig the color way more than I thought 🔥🔥🔥

These run sequences filmed and edited by Kofuzi always gets me so pumped up!! Great music as well. I also really enjoy the run sequences in your SL20 firsr run review. Good job 👍

The intro is AMAZING! I've watched like 10 times.

Ooh yes I was waiting for this!!

I was waiting for a Top Gear style reaction when they get into a supercar and open it up on the track for the first time.

Looking forward to the 100 mile review, it they even last long enough

First run, takes his just under $300 white shoes on gravel. Me: 😭

Run sequence footage for other reviewers are interesting to watch, yours definitely add more entertainment. This one however is on a next level. That footage alone makes me want to buy these. Fantastic job! Oh, the review was very informative too and can't wait to hear more as I'm still on the fence on these.

Mike - super themed video for the super shoes. It’s great to hear the faster paces are less effort and running in them is fun. Isn’t that what running is all about?!?!

Landing on the outside of the foot is completely standard, is a function called dorsiflexion. It's a natural cushion for the body. Also, carbon plates don't bend and release back energy. They provide structure and rigidity for the shoe. Read some papers on this, there's several published.

I'll be curious to see which shoe you prefer between the Alphafly and Next %. I have both and haven't come to a conclusion yet. I may just wear my Alphaflys on today's run!

That colorway is 🔥

Dang!!! Great opening my man! On to the shoe, I haven't gotten it, but after testing the tempo next %, I'm not sure I'll make the investment. I imagine the Alpha is much better but my experience with the tempo was a bit disappointing, to be honest. I think I'll keep using my 4% and Next% for the time being. I bought one too many pairs as it is LOL Cheers!

Nice review -def the best slow pan shots for those us who like to just enjoy the design for a moment (the black background is a nice touch as well)

Love the energy return animation with your hand :D

I had the same odd feeling of negative drop, especially when not running, but I think it's because that super tall heel stack is compressing so much, even while you are standing still with weight evenly distributed, while the zoom air pods remain firm with a lower amount of zoomx above it. So the forefoot won't compress as much. But it's not an issue once you start moving.

I knew you'd do it!!!! thank you for this video, i have been wanting this video for a long time!

NEXT LEVEL FILMING & EDITING 👌

The best review for Alphafly!!!

Wow. This is like a Netflix documentary. Great job on production.

this is the review we all been waiting!!!

This is why i love the alphafly. There is different kind of feeling. The propulsion.

Alphafly vs Vaporfly comparison video next? A lot of elite runners have been wearing Vaporfly rather than Alphafly...

Great running shoe. Downside: - makes you feel like running.

Those intro shots 🔥 🔥 🔥

I feel in love with this design while freezing in Vienna watching Kipchoge. Love it but alphafly kill my legs and just don't work for me. Gutted as I can feel the speed but I just end up broken after each run. Thanks as always for a great video 👍😁

Best ever running shoe I ever had, THE ALPHAFLY NEXT%

Thanks Mike! All the Best on the 10K

i prefer the next % for anything below the half. i can feel the extra weight

Got my alphafly next percents and I love them. Bought them for my first marathon attempt coming up in tbe 29th this month, just looking to finish.

I havent watched in a long time. Your running form never looked really bad but it looks like its gotten alot better

Nice colourway, the shoes really ‘popped’ on the footage. I agree, they are a quick shoe and the idea they allow you to go faster than perhaps you should. The Vapourfly for me feels like it’s taking direction, whilst Alphafly just wants to keep pushing. I think these work, planning to use them for my half time trial in December. My original pair split, first time out. Replacement been okay (low mileage) but I predict durability in terms of retaining the propulsion to be low.

This shoe is the truth, better than vapor for half and full imo, if you are lucky enough to get your hands on them

never felt so excited watching you reviewing Nike, 5:27 like the OG kofuzi😁🔥

Awesome vid as usual Kofuzi, keep up the great work 😍😍🏃‍♂️🇩🇪

Fun first impression. Great call out on many runners being able to get a great experience from the plate! Enjoyed the shoe a great deal, but the combo of the pods and offset through for me a loop when I went around 10+ miles. Are you thinking about using these for the 10k trial?

Yo Kofuzi your video quality/presentation is on fire 🔥 with this one! 👍 ........🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👟

For what it is, this has to be my fav colorway on the Alphafly's.

The price is scary though

i just want a pair of shoes at some point in the future in which i won't even feel like i am moving my legs..lol

My main problem with the shoe is cost vs practicality. I run at a park about .5 miles from my house. I usually just briskly walk there as sort of a warmup. These shoes are so unstable to walk in, I can’t get a half mile without rolling my ankle at least twice. Your comment regarding how it feels like a negative heel drop is spot on. At walking paces it is literally work just to keep your foot flat and stable. Kudos to you for running them on gravel, no way I would’ve even tried it. Anyways, I sold mine because I’m lucky enough to have the 4% and the next, which are both lightning quick, relatively easy to get your hands on, and don’t feel like attempting to navigate a cul de sac in a dragster. All that being said, once you are on a flat dry straight surface, the “experience” that these shoes provide is phenomenal. But even at retail, it’s a pretty hefty investment for a few minutes of “holy shit!”, and the new colorway s are averaging around $100-$150 above that, before fees and taxes. I don’t believe they are worth anywhere near $450-$500, especially with the difference between them and the other “fly’s” being so minimal. Call me a traditionalist, but my favorite of all of them is still the 4%. It’s perfect.

Wassup with the invisible pole !! 🤯

It does push you harder without you trying so I felt tired after my mile workout. I tried to do my sprint workout after I felt tired......

Nike Boy is back!!

I got a plug to buy these at $220 pre tax. Got a pair to hold as a collector item for the significance of the shoe and color way, also got some to run in. I haven’t run in these yet but I’ve heard such great things

Can you review the Nike tempo next % if possible.

Great shots!! Title music sounded bit like Mombasa from Inception ;)

I hated the air pod on the Tempo so much I sold them after 2 runs. I’ll stick with Next%.

Hey so how tf are you getting your selfie stick to be invisible?!? Good vid by the way haha.

Ahhhh welcome back Mike! vintage Kofuzi vibes lol

Brilliant video kofuzi 👌👌

What took so long?! Kidding of course. I agree on all points... Is it faster than the Next%? It is definitely heavier in my size (12) by 35 grams!!!

Great review Michael! I love the Alphafly and I agree that they can push you harder than you want (need) to. I feel that I have to be disciplined at the start of my run, but what a great situation to be in!! I personally don't feel any zero to negative drop when walking around in them; if anything they are always tipping me forward. I would be interested in your thoughts when you have run a race in them, half or full marathon. I ran my first marathon in them last week and they were great, except they made me go out too fast; back to my lack of discipline I think :-)

I’m too slow and inelegant to justify buying such crazy looking shoes - I need to get faster in regular shoes before I even consider them (or any of the other super shoes)

RW still has these available in the US in many sizes. Not this fire colorway though. Its the raw kinetic version...

hmmm. timeline 7:52 sounds like carbon fiber but it also sounds and feels " yes I can feel the sounds through my #Sony #NoiseCancelling headphones" but it sounds like it's abording the impacts as you step each time, which is smart" for that soft and light weight run.

Hey kofuzi, love your vids! Was wondering if there's a good app to use for beginner runners. I've been doing the same routine for a few months now and I'm pretty sure its no longer effective for my weight loss.

Great video and I agree running in these feels effortless. Will you wear these in you upcoming time trial? Any plans to try the Tempo Next ? They’re a great option for those of us want a similar feeling of the Alphafly for everyday training while keeping that special feeling of running in the Alphafly on race day.

I got mine a few weeks ago, and I wanted to like it - as I love the Next%. But it just felt weird and I returned it....

One of the coolest kofuzi intro

Amazing video shots!

me watching the intro thinking How da Farrq is this getting filmed >.

I would love to see a time trial or pace/power/HR comparison with an "average" daily trainer to get a sense of how much of a difference all of this technology makes.

now who in the market is several fiber plates you can find the alpha fly in all sizes

I imagine the plate might affect your perception of the drop, hence you feel like it has less than the 10-degree advertised. I think the bigger issue is the unusually high stack height, this will create a higher fulcrum (more ankle sprains) and more pronation (even you were pronating more than you pronated in your Road Runner insole video- yet you were still within a healthy range, you are pretty efficient). I think the bottom line is for those who this show is designed for I believe it is great- meaning, elite runners at 4:34 mile pace have a much more efficient footstrike and spend less time with their foot in contact with the ground so for them it makes a dramatic difference, but for those over 6-minute pace, it is a novelty shoe that could lead to injuries. Don't get me wrong, I like novelty shoes, wore them before, and understood the inherent risk- but there is a risk especially to anyone slower, heavier, or more over pronated.

Best fucking running sequences in the game!

the shoes are really high and there is no support at all so it is very easy to hurt your knees, be careful before buying such at expensive shoes they are not for everyone. in my opinion much better the vaporfly

The run sequence in the beginning felt a bit drawn out. After a few strides I felt like I kinda understood how the shoe responds to movement. Feels a bit too much like padding out the video length.

I was not at all convinced until I tried them on roads versus gravel. Agreed? Still no better than Vaporfly but I could see for 3 hours on the road would certainly preserve the legs.

Coach Kofuzi with the HEAT also, I feel like Pegi Zoom Turbos (my runner of choice) has REALLY pushed me to heel strike, and I wonder if the forefoot zoom on these would take away what little road feel i already have in front of my foot when running...but in a bad way, like where I'm almost TOO floaty, if that makes any sense....

The wide base problem you describe is the reason i don't like Hoka carbon x.

I recall your displeasure with Nike as an organization and it seemed like you were boycotting Nike. What brought you back? Just the need to try the shoe to see if it lives up to the hype?

Great Vid! Super hyped to run in my pair

i'm not sure how you pick shoes to review but i'm hoping someday you do the Altra Escalante racer

FLYING KOFUZI Blue sky Movie of dreams

It’s interesting seeing the slow mo, as you can see your foot roll inwards. One of my zoom units popped on the left medial side and now I see why. How many miles have you managed on your pair?

Awesome opening sequence

ive had a couple chances to buy a pair but too pricey for me at the moment. plus i just got my custom vaporfly's that i have yet to run in. would love to run in a pair and give them back lol

I found my arches of both foots have blisters after running for about 10K, the footbed (insole) seems too narrow and protrude which causes this. Other than this problem Alphafly is a pair of fantastic shoes.

Missed the nike x kofuzi videos

Funny i had the same toe issue. Had my first run on it and i felt that discomfort after around 6-7km