Alphafly 3
The Nike Alphafly 3 is a carbon-plated road racing shoe built around ZoomX foam and dual forefoot Air Zoom units for marathon distance.
- Terrain
- road
- Primary use
- Marathon race
- Races
- Half to marathon
- Also good for
- Half marathon, long runs, marathon, tempo workouts
- Cushion
- max
- Weight
- 218g
- Drop
- 8mm
- Stack
- not published
- Plate
- carbon
- Midsole
- ZoomX foam
- Upper
- Atomknit
- Widths
- standard
A dedicated marathon racer for runners chasing a personal best; its tall ZoomX-and-Air stack delivers maximum propulsion but demands a fast, committed stride to feel worthwhile.
A very high, bouncy stack pairs ZoomX foam with two forefoot Air Zoom units and a full-length carbon plate for a highly propulsive, forward-rolling ride. Best expressed at fast marathon paces rather than easy jogging.
Standard width only, and reviewers consistently report it runs small, so consider sizing up a half to full size, especially with wider feet. The Atomknit upper is breathable but snug.
Marathon and half-marathon race day for runners who can hold a quick, efficient pace and want maximum energy return.
You want a versatile daily trainer, need wide sizing, or run at slower speeds where the tall, aggressive platform feels unstable and hard to control.