Nike Alphafly 3 | Full Review | The Return of The King

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Meg ran the California International Marathon in the carbon-plated Nike Alphafly 3, get her and Thomas's thoughts on it. Now with a continuous ZoomX midsole, updated Fast Shot rubber placement on outsole, and an Atomknit 3.0 upper. Available January 4 for $285.
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MIDSOLE (3:30)
WEIGHT (4:18)
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@TimLSim 7 месяцев назад

As someone who enjoyed the Alphafly 2 (just fits my feet better than v1 and still had enough bounce for me 🤷‍♂️), I’m happy that the third iteration got your approval.

@2011hwalker 6 месяцев назад

Please dont wear this shoe unless you can run sub 3 hour marathons, its embarrassing seeing people plod around in them

@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183 6 месяцев назад

@@2011hwalker I’m a competitive age-grouper and my last marathon (Boston last April) wouldn’t technically fit your requirements, but age-graded it’s sub-3 by a good 15+ minutes. Would you find that embarrassing? I’m always looking for a shoe that not only allows me to maximize my potential on race day (only, other than testing) but gets me to the finish line with my muscles and joints in better condition.

@alexngo5727 6 месяцев назад

@@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183 @TimLSim wear whatever the FUCK you want. @2011hwalker is a moron for telling you what to do with your money.

@lisajohansson4329 2 месяца назад

@@2011hwalkerI wear these to walk around in and as work shoes, love the cushioning and the carbon plate!

@byronpaisleysr4151 7 месяцев назад

I love your videos and before I buy any shoe I look at you guys videos for your opinion and I want these I’m hoping they put out different colors by the spring I’m buying a pair. Happy Holidays to your whole crew.

@ClubmanGT1971 6 месяцев назад

I cannot fault my Alphafly 2’s. They are absolutely incredible. Have propelled me to multiple PB’s and much less effort and fatigue. Never owned the 1’s. Looking forward to buying the 3’s.

@aledj83 7 месяцев назад

Also bought multiple pairs of the Alphafly 1 and can't wait for this one!!

@davidh5429 7 месяцев назад

I still have 8 unused pairs. Absolutely love them.

@Manuel-901 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Meaghan and Thomas. Like from Spain. Have a great day.

@rollie5579 7 месяцев назад

Really really helpful, thank you!!

@loulew07 7 месяцев назад

Hey Megan and Thomas thanks to your reviews on the AF 1 and AF 2 for the last 3 yrs , I have 13 boxes of the AF 1thanks again . Been running since 1984 and paid $62 for Nike Air Max , love my AF 1 daily running shoe for sprint triathlons and 5ks . No need for the AF3 , AF1 serves my needs , daily .

@doctormosfet 7 месяцев назад

My wife is going to kill me because I've spent so much money on running shoes over the last few years, but I am morally obligated to pick up a pair of these.

@bh4560 6 месяцев назад

The best alphafly yet! Thats all i need to know guys! Thanks!

@mr.mueller7704 6 месяцев назад

Love the AF2’s have three pairs m, wear them for everything. Lots of PB’s, road 50k, marathons, hills, everything. I never owned the 1’s though so I have no comparison. Looking forward to buying these next month.

@Theamazingsalazar 6 месяцев назад

I love the first ones didn’t wanna get the 2nd ones but will cop these for sure

@lushfulthinking 6 месяцев назад

i Love these. i have sized up and they fit absolutely perfect

@A_SEGA_Dremcast 7 месяцев назад

Gonna be hitting the Nike clearance outlet like a fiend after these drop 🦝

@Clift0n 7 месяцев назад

Looking for the alphafly 2s that hit the shelf? Lol

@A_SEGA_Dremcast 7 месяцев назад

@@Clift0n Current models pop up there all the time. Great way to scoop Vaporfly at a good discount

@manicmike3952 7 месяцев назад

I’m there with ya on this one!.. 😝

@yesgo4887 6 месяцев назад

Stupid 🤣🤡

@jameswong2280 7 месяцев назад

Nike is back. Can’t wait to try in 2024! Tks for the update🤓👍

@Believeintherun 7 месяцев назад

Hope you enjoy it!

@jameswong2280 7 месяцев назад

Absolutely👉👊👈 Especially the podcast interviewing Kofuzi🤓@@Believeintherun

@aeronimati 4 месяца назад

sus

@brandonalexander9562 7 месяцев назад

Alpha Fly 3 Adios Pro 4 Endorphin Pro 4 Fast R Nitro Elite 2 Gonna be some good choices pretty soon.

@woidmoasta4673 7 месяцев назад

Nice Review I think the only shoe that is as good as the Alphafly v1 is the Saucony Elite. However, the wider fit fits me much better in the Elite. However, the Alphafly 3 will be interesting again for me when the "Arch" is no longer there. How do you find the Elite in comparison? I love the aggressiveness of these shoes but I can understand if that's too much for some.

@henya2409 7 месяцев назад

If there's a shoe to be compared to the Alphafly V1 is the Mizuno wave rebellion pro is, give those a try if you haven't done so yet.

@nddomer99 7 месяцев назад

Amazing! Best shoe on the market!

@innerathletemi 7 месяцев назад

So your description of comfort at every pace + the pods reminds me of what I think of the (now sadly defunct) Nike Tempo Next Percent - my all-time favorite shoe. Do you happen to have any knowledge if they will be bringing that shoe back to couple with this one as a trainer? I saw they briefly brought the men’s version back with the pink colorway but I have not seen anything else - neither women’s nor any restocking of the men’s Tempo.

@Believeintherun 7 месяцев назад

We haven’t heard anything

@innerathletemi 7 месяцев назад

@@Believeintherunthank you so much and thanks for all the great videos! 🎉

@baltsu 6 месяцев назад

That step in outsole was a problem especially when one got tired and started to heel strike more. I like it that they changed it. The version 3 is the first Alphafly ever also because of the weight that I like. How is the sizing? I have had to go up half size in all Vaporflys.

@TheFODRunner 7 месяцев назад

Thoughts on this vs the endorphin elite?

@jaeyuplee2296 7 месяцев назад

Do you think the outsole of it is as durable as one of second version? Outsole of the version 3 seems pretty weak especially in the heel part.

@nathaniel23946 7 месяцев назад

I just wanna say I love that Tracksmith white Jacket! ❤❤❤

@maximilianklein2062 7 месяцев назад

Short question. I normally only run in low drop shoes. I hated the af2 becauae they increased the drop. This is still 8mm. ..does it feel like ot though?

@rubbadubcdub 7 месяцев назад

Some commenters have eluded to this, but do you think those big cutouts will have an effect on durability or anything else? I mean, if it saves you weight, might as well shave off all the cush, right? (That's a somewhat rhetorical question)

@RunWithCT9 7 месяцев назад

I'm liking the way the new one is looking so far. Unfortunately I couldn't run in the last one because way to narrow and the arch pinched the life out of my foot. And plus I've seen so much how those shoes tear apart so quickly. But I did come across the Saucony endorphin elite and omg they felt way faster and better to me

@Bryan_Gutierrez 7 месяцев назад

Sounds like I need to trade in my vaporflys for these alphaflys on my next marathon 🤔

@jameshwang672 7 месяцев назад

What are Thomas/Meg gonna do with all of theirr remaining pairs of AF 1's ?

@user-vr2gw5ph8k 4 месяца назад

Any advice on sizing up? Half size vs full size for marathon?

@christianschobinger1131 7 месяцев назад

Thx for your review of the AF3, I’m absolutely excited about the shoes, agree 💯 on your opinion on the AF1, have also more than 1 pair of them 😁👍

@ThePoignantPoet 7 месяцев назад

Any idea where I can get a pair of AF1???

@runnin3216 7 месяцев назад

@@ThePoignantPoetStockX or eBay

@allenkmp 2 месяца назад

I’m 9.5 on VF3. Should I get the same size with AF3?

@ezrawilliams2106 7 месяцев назад

found the alphafly 2 really hurts my feet especially my arches hopefully this fixes it because i can barely do a 5km in my v2s :( any help maybe like a new midsole?

@montebeerbower7796 7 месяцев назад

Going to have to get me a pair and my friend a pair before she runs here next half in feb

@Pittimus84 7 месяцев назад

Will there be another AF3 video with Jarrett speaking on this shoe strictly for wide feet?

@Genera1B1um 5 месяцев назад

I never had AF1. I am running 5K mostly. AF2 is ungodly uncomfortable, i have to use k-tape in few spots. It takes me 5 minutes to get my feet prep and in. It is a very stable shoe and it is a very fast shoes, very good for street but I also like it for wide trails (some gravel). AF3 is WAY more comfortable, no doubt but it feels less bouncy, feels very flat. For me under the same environment, 5k is 25 seconds slower and it takes more effort about 5bpm higher. It almost feels like it AF3 might be better at faster pace I am running at 7-7.5 miles per hour. Just my two cents.

@carsongunter2264 Месяц назад

How do you compare this to the vaporfly 3?

@sheldanmusick3787 7 месяцев назад

Loved the AF1 until I ran a full marathon in them and that is when the arch caused major problems. Had done 20 mile runs in them with no issue, not sure why it popped up in my full marathon, but every run in them after was a pain. Skipped the 2, now excited that they addressed the arch! Can't wait!

@massi888 7 месяцев назад

what a nice couple you are. thank you for the review

@isidrotormogarcia4879 7 месяцев назад

The horse noise is still present? I love Endo Elite and only the Alpha can be better but Elite is silent and smoother. I don't think that Alpha is now more better than Elite, or perhaps is the best now?

@Lalo_Runs 6 месяцев назад

Probably my first Nike shoe since November 2021

@aaronyi4384 7 месяцев назад

I currently use the Vaporfly 2 and was going to pick up the VF3 soon. What would be the reasoning someone would use the AF3 as their race day shoe over the Vaporfly?

@DryIceyboi 7 месяцев назад

Comfort is so much better

@shyrahman4506 6 месяцев назад

They were sold out within mins in London UK

@spenceraronfeld4456 4 месяца назад

Thomas I also had a poorly glued insole that caused a nasty blister on my right 🦶 in the AF3. At $300 that was disappointing and not the first time I’ve had this with a Nike.

@Believeintherun 4 месяца назад

That’s a bummer. They will replace it.

@dwb5043 7 месяцев назад

Thomas jacket is fire

@4541047 7 месяцев назад

Is it better than the V1?

@robertoestrada4188 5 месяцев назад

Regards, I really love the af1 I have to say that I was desperate looking for a running shoe that provide the confort that my foot demands, before the af1 I had a plantar fasciitis fo approximately a year, and I have to say that the af1 helped to leave that chapter of my life behind , another impressive review about af1 is the incredible confort in every step , one thing that impressed me was that a difference of other running shoes is the fact that I don’t have to change the original insoles , thing that with always happened with other brands, another attribute is cero blisters, problem solved, I’m a triathlete and in the transition from the bike to pedestrian I feel more stronger than any other shoe in all my history as triathlete I’m asking me if the alpha fly 3 overcome the alpha fly 1 ? Remember comfort is all for me , thanks Nike

@runfreeultra 7 месяцев назад

The Magic is Back™!

@T29RAG 7 месяцев назад

Will definitely head B down to the Nike store to try a pair of these on. But on a separate note, does anyone know if/when Nike will release vaporfly nxt %4

@etbrown94 7 месяцев назад

Next vaporfly will likely be early 2025

@T29RAG 7 месяцев назад

@@etbrown94 😮

@Believeintherun 7 месяцев назад

2025

@jackwright3098 6 месяцев назад

Wearing at Boston

@zachmcpherson2901 7 месяцев назад

I’m typically one to buy last years’ model of shoes or search out deals but these are an insta-buy on release day

@adamdawes9085 7 месяцев назад

How’s the fit?

@tedthompson6510 7 месяцев назад

Would you recommend going true to size or half a size up for a person with wide feet?

@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183 6 месяцев назад

I don’t have wide feet (medium, average width) but these are roomier than what I’ve tried on from Nike race models in the past. Also, the upper is much softer and more forgiving, fwiw

@Asd12370 7 месяцев назад

What’s the durability like? How many kms do you think a 90kg male would get out of them?

@cookinginpawleys 7 месяцев назад

You said the drop is back to 4mm, but the graphics listed 40mm/32mm stack. So is it back to 4mm or still at 8mm?

@michaelcaricoo 7 месяцев назад

Still at 8mm. Initially in their review of the 3, they said it was 4mm. Someone on Instagram pointed out that Nike is saying 8mm, so I'm guessing it was just a typo that slipped through the corrections

@Believeintherun 7 месяцев назад

It’s 8mm

@ucatani 7 месяцев назад

So, getting straight to the point. Is it the best marathon shoe of all time?

@jp05598 7 месяцев назад

Hard to dethrone AF1 and VF1

@Kaisersozze 7 месяцев назад

Not for me cause I don't like the 8mm drop.

@JohannusFandangulus 6 месяцев назад

That is a beautiful shoe

@edvolpe887 6 месяцев назад

what about ADIZERO ADIOS PRO EVO 1

@LukeNikoFit 7 месяцев назад

Any thoughts on durability of this shoe? How many miles do you think you’ll be able to get out of it?

@brookballer5067 7 месяцев назад

That’s what I’m wondering 👀

@alexanders4911 7 месяцев назад

200-250. Max 300.

@noelsamson8624 6 месяцев назад

Hi Thomas. You said your shoe size is 10.5. May I know what's your foot length in cm? Just for reference.

@borkarms 6 месяцев назад

Alphafly 3 vs Vaporfly 3 which shoe is better for half marathons?

@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183 6 месяцев назад

I’ve watched every review of this possible since this is the first Nike marathon shoe I’ve actually purchase and may keep (I had to return the Next% years ago bc it hurt my foot). Every review is pretty much in agreement that the VF is more suited to HM. It’s somewhat lighter and more nimble, but not as cushioned or comfortable for most people when considering a full marathon. So the consensus seems to be AF for full, VF for HM! That’s assuming they work for you and are comfortable.

@almostaverageroger 7 месяцев назад

Is this also okay for flat footed runners who need a little stability support?

@alexanders4911 7 месяцев назад

Depends on your speed n aspiration. If u go sub 4 min/km for your V02 reps you could consider this show.

@marcosrod7260 6 месяцев назад

Sounds like they did fix the issues from the 2, are these true to size, or should you half a size up?

@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183 6 месяцев назад

Absolutely TTS. I wear a W9 in general and sized up for my Endorphin Pro3 to 9.5 to get a little better toe space. However, I got to try the AF3 for 30 days thanks to my favorite running store and they fit me absolutely perfectly/comfortably. I have an average (medium) width foot, for reference. Plenty of room everywhere but secure and a good lockdown at the same time.

@marcosrod7260 6 месяцев назад

@@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183 Sweet! Hopefully mines fit like yours, of not I'll have to buy the reselled ones unfortunately.

@colinmcc8564 7 месяцев назад

11 pairs of one racing shoe... I know it came out in July 2020 but that's crazy especially for someone that tests other super shoes.

@kiteracer2497 7 месяцев назад

She is always running

@Lalo_Runs 6 месяцев назад

Over 3000 miles a year will do that

@colinmcc8564 6 месяцев назад

@@Lalo_Runs yeah I get it, I guess I have used my pair for 300 of my 2000 mile year, if I bought it before it was discounted and didnt also run trails I might be on my third or fourth pair.

@Lalo_Runs 6 месяцев назад

@@colinmcc8564 damn 2000 is a lot too!! Good job bro 💪🏾

@3Dovetails 7 месяцев назад

1) That jacket's Alpha. 2) V1 was my arch enemy. Solved? Or am I Charlie Browning that football?

@luisdjokovic 2 месяца назад

After i Run 8 km i got blisters in the arch at the end :(

@michaelcaricoo 7 месяцев назад

Thomas went and got a manicure before all of his hand closeups in this one. Jokes aside, good review, can't wait for the 4th

@alexanders4911 7 месяцев назад

Thomas is "model material". He should venture into that bizz.

@user-ur7te8qy8i 7 месяцев назад

I know they say don’t use these unless you’re basically an elite runner but as a 255 lbs beginner, can i use these for a half ? lol

@plain-bagel 7 месяцев назад

You can do whatever you want :D

@DryIceyboi 7 месяцев назад

Just grab them bro it will help a lot to not get injured of blisters etc plus you know what your gonna get when you buy it

@michaeltanel3815 7 месяцев назад

I was 220ish when I started running (now around 205), and I'm definitely a plodder. Get the nicer shoes/foams, you'll enjoy them.

@tkbuz 7 месяцев назад

50k steps in a marathon seems too high. That equates to a stride length of 0.84 meters. I suspect a better average is 1 meter, which equates to roughly 42k strides for a full marathon. Another way to think about it is by time and cadence. Assume average marathon is about 4 hours and person has cadence of 170. That’s 41k strides in a marathon. Sorry for the nerdiness 😂

@Believeintherun 7 месяцев назад

Google assistant

@michaeltanel3815 7 месяцев назад

According to RunRepeat data, global average for men is 4:32ish and women 4:48ish.

@selocaglar7066 6 месяцев назад

Is Alphafly 3 only for fast runners? I run slowly, but I want to run with these running shoes, too. Is this a problem?

@Believeintherun 6 месяцев назад

Try them on and see if you like the sensation. We recommend running in anything that helps you enjoy the activity.

@dayoldbread1696 6 месяцев назад

@@Believeintherunwhen these release on January 4th, do you know what Nike stores will have them? I live in so cal and while I know they won’t carry them at the Nike outlet discount stores, there’s like 2-3 other type of Nike stores (like the Nike “collective” stores. So I was wondering what type will carry them? Or is the January 4th release date only for online?

@xyzyyy2969 7 месяцев назад

Jen Bohnson 😂

@alexanders4911 7 месяцев назад

This or Asics metaspeed og?

@samkl73 6 месяцев назад

Great review, what is actually the difference between men and women version? Thanks

@Believeintherun 6 месяцев назад

Nothing. Universal lasts.

@ingowis 6 месяцев назад

Is there a difference between the men's and women's version ?

@Believeintherun 6 месяцев назад

@TheNickysh 7 месяцев назад

Are they fits true to size or needs to go up half a size ?

@alexanders4911 7 месяцев назад

TTS

@TheNickysh 7 месяцев назад

Thanks a lot..

@Teddy_J 7 месяцев назад

So a discounted AF1 or AF3 full price?

@JoutarouKuujou1 Месяц назад

Discounted AF1

@Kaisersozze 7 месяцев назад

This will be my recovery day shoe. 😁

@alexanders4911 7 месяцев назад

Invincible is ur rec shoe buddy

@JoshL84 6 месяцев назад

Seeing some reviews about issues with the arch again. I wonder who will be honest with their reviews.

@marrlo121 7 месяцев назад

BEST LOOKING SHOE OF 2023

@chrisdimakopoulos1863 7 месяцев назад

Alfafly 3 or Vaporfly 3 for half marathon race???

@jp05598 7 месяцев назад

I think both work at that distance just depends on your preference. Do some half marathon paces at both shoes and decide which feels better

@chrisdimakopoulos1863 7 месяцев назад

@@jp05598 thanks a lot

@JaySizz 7 месяцев назад

I thought you just discussed the weight of this shoe in your podcast, and it was explained to Thomas that .4 oz does not equal 1 oz... not even close.

@Believeintherun 7 месяцев назад

Try listening again 🤔

@mrwhiffle 7 месяцев назад

11 pairs of Alpha1s!!😮

@ThRunninHub 7 месяцев назад

This or evo 1

@jonglanfield9446 6 месяцев назад

Law of averages dictates that eventually a nice lady called "Jen Bohnson" is gonna watch this video and think .... "I don't remember saying that" 😂

@tabe5686 7 месяцев назад

Time to start saving, everyone!

@realgrilledsushi 7 месяцев назад

Would be cool you two did a sidewalk review like in past vid

@maximilianklein2062 7 месяцев назад

I dont understand why Nike discontinues shoes aftee they drop new ones...I'd buy AF1s in 10 years if they kept making them

@OttoVogrincic 7 месяцев назад

Did I hear One Piece... What devil fruit power would the Alphafly 3 give us?

@thatkidnamedkeith 7 месяцев назад

One thing Nike has that all race day shoes don’t, Zoom Air

@gcklo 7 месяцев назад

I probably got 8 pairs of v1 so I can skip the poor v2 and wait for v3

@vincentmayes9257 6 месяцев назад

Have the ones looking forward for these looks alone without the slapping sound

@a2dazgod539 Месяц назад

Not too impressed by the alphafly other than lockdown and upper

@Thomas-qy4dm 6 месяцев назад

Megan says better than AF1 = buy

@jt.8144 7 месяцев назад

11 pairs? at 200 or so a pop. Must be nice.. oh but then again.. there's that PRO RATED Deal from Nike.

@AkMdKhairulAzmi 7 месяцев назад

Jen bonson 😂

@alexanders4911 7 месяцев назад

Holy cow! 11 pairs?? 😂 You guys must be pretty well off 🙌🤑 do you give shoes to Africa n stuff like that after a couple of 100 miles??

@jackwright3098 6 месяцев назад

Weird comment

@alexanders4911 6 месяцев назад

@@jackwright3098 open your heart My friend. Man in the mirror. Theres another day for u and me in paradise...❤️

@macau.friend 7 месяцев назад

Sounds like they fixed the Alphafly but messed up the Vaporfly 😂

@noreligion76 6 месяцев назад

nothin like the German brand ||| !

@ketanhule9622 7 месяцев назад

3:23 Taming the arch is bad news for runners with flat feet.😢It was the best part😢

@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183 6 месяцев назад

Shows how different people are. For your comment as having suffered from it because of flat feet, I’ve seen at least 10 comments of runners saying the previous versions gave their flat feet terrible blisters! So even flat-footers have opposite reactions!

@Wildbrooker4304 7 месяцев назад

If Ben Johnson laid a golden egg would you talk about it?

@brianschwartz9294 5 месяцев назад

its difficult to watch a review of a shoe we can't buy b/c of scalpers. Some of these shoe are on the Internet for 1,000 dollars. I would not spend this money for any shoe.