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Nike AlphaFly 3 VS ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris | Which Shoe Will I Pick For Race Day?

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With my half marathon fast approaching, it's time to pick a race day shoe. I have the option between the Nike Alphafly 3 and the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris. So today, I am going to compare the Alphafly 3 VS the Metaspeed Sky Paris and make a decision on which super shoe will be my half marathon race day shoe.
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@Middlenamerichard 4 месяца назад

“I still enjoy being married” 😂 quote of the video man!

@joshuaxruns 4 месяца назад

Having a non-running spouse means always explaining why you need another expensive running shoe when you already “have” running shoes 😂

@i.p2088 4 месяца назад

I just collect the shoes when she is at work... Got caught with the Cielo X1 and Alphafly V2 (pink) because they stand out..

@AndrewCho730 4 месяца назад

Good choice! I am subjective tho because I've never got to try AF3. As soon as I tried the metaspeed sky Paris, I knew it would be the right shoe for me. So light and the midsole is not too soft or not too firm. Glad you like the shoe!

@joshuaxruns 4 месяца назад

Both shoes are really good but I agree that the midsole is improved on the MSP while also having a really light package overall.

@Boulevardfree 4 месяца назад

Amazing how you manage to compare the rainy-weather-outsole-performance of two new, squeaky clean shoes, one of which you even intend to send back...

@joshuaxruns 4 месяца назад

The outsole on the sky is basically unchanged from previous models. ASICS also utilizes this outsole for shoes like the Noosa tri. I have run with this outsole enough to know how it feels in different types of weather. I have also run in the AFs enough to know that I trust that outsole more in all weather conditions than the sky. The sky can still be used in all weather conditions but between the 2 shoes, I would pick the AF every time.

@paulwatt3265 4 месяца назад

First 10k in the Metaspeed Sky Paris and a 19sec pb….excellent shoe.

@joshuaxruns 4 месяца назад

That’s amazing!!! Congrats on the PB!

@stealtherider3008 3 месяца назад

Yup, I had to return my Alphafly3 because the quality and fit was not par with the previous models. I like the color though and I'm sure many runners love it.

@joshuaxruns 3 месяца назад

Agreed. I feel like the build quality of my AF 2’s is leagues better.

@zixednatz 4 дня назад

Guys this is true story. Im keeping both shoes and my marriage did get into trouble. My issue with metaspeed sky paris is when i land midfoot on a puddle of water I do get kind of hydroplane and it was so dangerous. Thankfully i was able to balance and not injure myself.

@joshuaxruns 3 дня назад

That would be quite scary. Glad you’re ok.

@zixednatz 3 дня назад

@@joshuaxruns yes it was and i was forced to do forefoot striking or try to avoid puddles. My legs also hurt with metaspeed sky during 20mile long runs so I decided to use Alphafly3 for the marathon and it was pefect. I have a 10k race coming soon and im planning to use Metaspeed Sky Paris, I hope it doesn't rain!

@davidpuschel8268 3 месяца назад

Isn’t it more about the drop? 8mm drop vs 5MM. 5MM is more natural and you need to be stronger. 8mm drop feels a bit like cycling to me. I did my first Marathon in AF2 in 2:47h. But the ride didn’t feel natural and I had issues at the end. I want to try a lower drop now and see how my body responds. Not sure if adios pro 3 or sky Paris.

@joshuaxruns 3 месяца назад

The drop could definitely affect you as it changes your gait and foot strike. I’ve never noticed a vast difference when running in different drop shoes but that’s why shoes are so subjective.

@magnusskold9134 4 месяца назад

I picked Asics Metaspeed Paris over AF3 as well. I found it to be better at everything. One thing to notice, the grip in wet was great with AF3, but I didn’t notice any difference with Metaspeed, I think the grip was amazing. Asics Grip (the rubber in Metaspeed series) is fantastic.

@joshuaxruns 4 месяца назад

That’s really good to know! Thank you for the insight into the MSP outsole grip.

@JPiazza791 4 месяца назад

I just ran a full marathon in the Metaspeed Edge Paris and the shoes were great! I had a personal best by 5 1/2 minutes. It might have been the 16 weeks of hard training but..... maybe it was the shoes? :)

@joshuaxruns 4 месяца назад

That’s amazing!!! Congrats on the PB!

@mchaydel 4 месяца назад

It is extremely disappointing you cannot even buy the Alphafly 3. I was on the website at initial drop and they sold out within minutes.

@MidLifeRunner 4 месяца назад

Metaspeed edge for my 5k and if I do a half, edge all the way. For McM it depends if I’m able to land a pair of the AF3 or not before then. Lots of time

@joshuaxruns 4 месяца назад

The AF3 is nice, but I think about late miles and how the lighter shoe may be beneficial

@042766 4 месяца назад

Sky was more of a natural feel for me and for some reason had pain above my left knee trying out the edge. I can run in pro 3's but the carbon plate position/slope is not as steep as the pro 3's. Did a pb in 10k and 1/2 in sky's and will try them for the full. 5k still use sen10.

@joshuaxruns 4 месяца назад

Congrats on the PB!!!

@i.p2088 4 месяца назад

Definitely Nike quality is bad in all my Nike shoes.. Asics quality is amazing. But until the Metaspeed Paris Nike was a better racing shoe. Metaspeed Paris is the best racing shoe at the moment for sure 🎉.

@joshuaxruns 4 месяца назад

100% agree. ASICS had an okay racer until the Paris. And Nikes quality has been really poor the past few years so now that the Paris is competitive, the switch was easy.

@Ozzy1984_ 26 дней назад

I've got the nike and they're like running on clouds. I absolutely love them and I've owned a lot of shoes 😂

@joshuaxruns 24 дня назад

Nice! Glad you are liking the AF3

@Amit1Gorkha28 Месяц назад

Both shoes are amazing you can choose anyone....But I liked assics mss more

@joshuaxruns Месяц назад

Agreed! You can’t go wrong with either shoe, but the ASICS just worked better for me and was lighter.

@solotch2804 14 дней назад

Great comparison, seems like I keep watching reviews until someone picks the shoe that I'm partial to 😅

@joshuaxruns 13 дней назад

Glad to help make the decision easier 😂

@markoljustina 22 дня назад

Hi; I watched your videos before but subscribed now Did you run in Sky meanwhile? Any update?

@joshuaxruns 22 дня назад

I used the Sky Paris in my half and it worked really well. Love the shoe and am happy with my choice for race day.

@markoljustina 22 дня назад

@@joshuaxruns 👍🏻

@JuarezRichard 15 дней назад

Do you think the construction of the MSP is good enough for a first maraton? I have only run half maratons and never used a "supershoe"

@joshuaxruns 15 дней назад

I think it could be good for a marathon but the platform is pretty narrow. The furthest I’ve taken it is 16 miles and don’t know how the narrow heel would hold up if my form breaks down for those last 10 miles.

@nickelodeon079 Месяц назад

Hi Joshua, question I ran the AF1 and compared to the mestaspeed sky+ I find the midsole of the metaspeed sky+ quite hard. How is this with the Paris? Is it a lot softer? Thanks

@joshuaxruns Месяц назад

The Paris is softer than the +, but still firmer than the AF1. If I were comparing those 2 shoes, the AF1 would’ve been my choice. Hope that helps!

@ATLANTICMUSICHQ 3 месяца назад

Im still thinking about what shoe to buy. I’m relatively new to racing. Doing my first half marathon end of this year. Could get the vaporfly 3 for around 220€ or the Alphafly for 90€ more. My goal pace is 4:45/km if that matters. Read a lot of comments under other videos that say you don’t benefit from the alphafly until you run faster than 4:00/km. What do you think of that? Are the 90 bucks more worth it for the alphafly?

@joshuaxruns 3 месяца назад

Honestly, the Vaporfly would be better for the half marathon. It’s a lighter shoe and the savings is worth it.

@mannyflores4507 3 месяца назад

Two very different fitting shoes. I personally felt the Vaporfly was too narrow in the heal. Like rollerblade thin. Gonna require proper form your entire race, or they could become unstable. The Alphafly, has a substantially wider heal area. They fit differently as well. Everything from the lace design to the tongue is different. The price difference isn’t the main factor you want to focus on when make a buying decision between these shoes. That’s my opinion. Averaged sized runner with perfect running form and a regular to narrow foot = VaporFly . Average to large sized runner, with regular to wide feet, perfect to average running form = AlphaFly

@ATLANTICMUSICHQ 3 месяца назад

@@mannyflores4507 good answer. Thanks a lot. I’m actually 6‘2 so the alphafly might be the better option. Fingers crossed I get one when they restock here in Germany in July. Thanks ;)

@markoljustina Месяц назад

@@ATLANTICMUSICHQtry to find Endorphin Pro 3

@NortheastRuns 27 дней назад

Thanks for the video. How do you think the Sky Paris stacks up against the Vaporfly 2 (being more aggressive than the Alphafly 3) for a road 5k?

@joshuaxruns 27 дней назад

I would choose the sky over the vf2 for a 5k, but honestly both are great picks as they are light and fast shoes.

@Ankurruns 2 месяца назад

Would you recommend Metaspeed sky paris to a slow marathoner??

@joshuaxruns 2 месяца назад

Maybe. The one downside to the MSP is that they have a really narrow heel. Depending on your foot strike, they may not be a great race day shoe.

@dantwister5106 4 месяца назад

However the alphafly heel looks unstable

@joshuaxruns 4 месяца назад

The AF heel and base feels wider than the Sky. It still may be unstable for some but I had no issues.

@bigworld1234 4 месяца назад

I have( over pronation) do you advise me with ascis meta I used to run with (gel Kayano) but need to prepare for full marathon inshallah Please give me best option for new shoes. ❤ Thank you in advance.

@joshuaxruns 4 месяца назад

I would say this shoe may not be good due to the narrow heel. I would try to find a race shoe with a wide base throughout.

@bigworld1234 4 месяца назад

@@joshuaxruns thank you so much my brother don't forget me Habibi ❤️

@israelcruz2200 4 месяца назад

Edge or Sky? 5k, 10k, ½ Marathon?

@joshuaxruns 4 месяца назад

I have not ran in the edge so I do not know. But the Paris should be good for all of those distances.

@waltertakano6706 4 месяца назад

YEahhhh!!!!

@joshuaxruns 4 месяца назад

🙌🙌🙌

@elvyskennethmiguel8817 4 месяца назад

Outsole durability of the af3 is not good.

@joshuaxruns 4 месяца назад

That’s interesting! I think the midsole is just a robust as the AF2, if not more. I would assume the durability is just as good.

@elvyskennethmiguel8817 4 месяца назад

@@joshuaxruns i just ran 10km on them and the rubber seemed it was sanded by sand paper.

@littleboyblue2323 4 месяца назад

Nike alpha fly= Too many Irish Pennants

@joshuaxruns 4 месяца назад

I almost said that in the video but then wondered if anyone would know what that is outside the marine corps or military 😂

@littleboyblue2323 4 месяца назад

@@joshuaxruns 😄

@kawagonzo6951 15 дней назад

so you get a shoe to make a video u use it then send it back for other fool to pay full price for a smelly sweaty expensive shoe!........nice

@joshuaxruns 15 дней назад

Nothing wrong with returning something if it doesn’t work for you.

@fahimreza9 4 месяца назад

After watching your comparison video between the Nike AlphaFly 3 and the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris, I'm intrigued: What specific features or performance aspects of each shoe stood out to you the most during your testing? Do you share your experiences or insights on Instagram? I'd love to follow along and learn more.

@joshuaxruns 4 месяца назад

The air pods in the Alphafly always are the standout for me. They help with the propulsion and make the shoe feel effortless, especially with later miles. The MSP feels quicker in its turnover and the weight makes the shoe almost feel nonexistent. Both are great choices but I like the weight savings and fast turnover the MSP provides.

@bigworld1234 4 месяца назад