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UPDATE: I received my pair of Alphafly shortly after the Tempo Next% article was published and have since done a re-measurement of the stack heights, and compared the stack of both shoes. Object of Desire: Nike Zoom Alphafly Next% ... in a test conducted by Runner’s World. It’s a huge stack of stuff under your foot.
In the same way, that geometry results in the shoe being an ankle-rolling hazard. Compared to the somewhat finicky lace-up experience of the Vaporfly NEXT%, this is much quicker and easier. The runners had to take their shoes off and give them to race officials for weight and measurement. Call it the ultimate test run: When Eliud Kipchoge broke the two-hour marathon barrier in Vienna this past October, he was wearing a prototype of the Nike Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT%. Most men will have quite a bit more the 40mm stack with these. And it manages to do it without losing any of the response or turnover that was seen in the Vaporfly.I currently have over 175 miles on my pair, and I’ve run the full marathon distance in them twice. When Eliud Kipchoge ran a marathon in 1:59:40 in 2019, he did so in a prototype of the Nike Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT%.

However, shortly thereafter Nike confirmed that the Alphafly met these requirements (barely) and would be released to the public on February 29, the same day as the Trials. Compared to the Jamming all of these components into a midsole has resulted in an incremental growth in midsole thickness. It takes what the Vaporfly did and turns it up. Honestly, it was a genius marketing move.So anyway, let’s get to a shoe review. In the months after the INEOS 1:59 event, there was considerable controversy about whether Kipchoge’s prototype shoe (an early version of the Alphafly) would be “banned” from competition. This version is down to a 4 mm heel-to-toe drop. For more information see our Nike asks you to accept cookies for performance, social media and advertising purposes. We scaled the plate thickness for the size of each shoe—it is more flexible in smaller sizes and gets stiffer as the size of the shoe increases, which means that every runner has the same propulsive sensation no matter their size.Nike processes information about your visit using cookies to improve site performance, facilitate social media sharing and offer advertising tailored to your interests. Or so, most runners thought.

Yes, it’s the most expensive running shoe. That 39.5 mm measurement just under the 40 mm limit for the smaller than in usual sample size and the quick announcement that the Alphafly was legal when most expected it not to be due to known stack height greater than 40 mm had most watchers suspecting collusion between Nike and World Athletics. The drop has continually decreased in the Vaporfly as more cushion is put under the forefoot. The Cheaterfly is reference partly to how the rules were crafted to make it legal.World Athletics stated that the Alphafly Next% (or all new shoes for that matter) had to be “available to the public” in order to be legal.

The upper is completely different than the VaporWeave found on the Vaporfly NEXT%, but actually looks quite similar to the Flyknit seen on the prior Vaporfly (and other Nike shoes). Despite looking taller than a pair of stilts, they still meet the regulated thickness of 40 mm (measured in the heel on a size 8.5M US). In addition to the marathon distance, I’ve taken this shoe out for PR’s in everything from the half marathon down to the mile. On January 31st, 2020 new regulations were announced. Flyknit fabric is steamed and stretched, delivering a lightweight, contoured fit with minimal water absorption and enhanced breathability.Working in tandem with the ZoomX foam and the Air Zoom pods, is a full-length carbon fiber plate that delivers a snappy sensation with each stride.
The added cushion of this shoe really helps ensure that impact-related fatigue will not be a limiting factor in your training or racing.

The other applicable regulation is the must only have a single plate within the shoe (which it does, contrary to our original article referencing a variety of Nike patents in an attempt to identify Kipchoge’s prototype shoe). It’s lighter and it’s more breathable, but it’s way less stretchy.The first step to experiencing all of this goodness is to get it on your foot. Nike has as of now (7.15.2020) removed the shoe from their online shop (at first it just said “sold out”). Comfort during the run and soreness (or lack of) afterward are incredible in the Alphafly.Next up is the midsole geometry. Luckily the shoe has I find the shoe fits true to size in every way and I love the fit. Nike ZoomX foam is responsive and lightweight for optimal energy return. Constructed with AtomKnit on the upper which is lighter and more breathable iteration of Nike … This was a solo time trial but represents a significant improvement from my marathon PR of 2:52 from last year (ran in the Vaporfly NEXT%). The stack height limit is 40 mm for a Euro 42 sample size, which is equivalent to US men’s 8.5 and UK men’s 7.5 or 8. The outsole now has I suppose it’s also worth mentioning the price. The upper hugs the foot like a glove and the laces are now “ribbed” and stay tied very well.