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Nike Alphafly 3 SE Women's
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Alphafly 3 SE Women's

Women's Alphafly 3 SE is Nike's marathon-focused super shoe pairing ZoomX foam, double Air Zoom units and a full-length carbon plate for propulsive road racing.

$295MSRP
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Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
Terrain
road
Primary use
Marathon race
Races
Half to marathon
Also good for
5K race, 10K race, Half marathon race, Tempo / threshold
Cushion
max
Drop
0mm
Stack
not published
Plate
carbon
Midsole
ZoomX foam
Widths
standard
Tempo workoutsShort distanceHalf marathonRoadLightweightMarathonMax cushionLong runsRace dayCarbon plate
Our read

A premium marathon racer built for going fast over long road distances. The ZoomX/Air Zoom/carbon plate stack delivers an aggressive, propulsive ride that also suits shorter road efforts like 5K and 10K, though the tall stack and racing geometry make it a specialist rather than a do-everything trainer. Some users report inner-foot discomfort during hard workouts and an audible squeak.

Ride

Highly propulsive and energetic thanks to ZoomX foam, twin Air Zoom units and a full-length carbon plate, with max cushioning for fresh legs deep into a marathon.

Fit

Runs small; Nike recommends ordering a half size up. Some runners report discomfort on the insides of the feet during workouts, tolerable on race day.

Best for

Marathon and shorter road racing for runners wanting a maximally cushioned, plated super shoe.

Avoid if

You want a daily trainer, need a stable platform, or are sensitive to a tall, aggressive racing geometry.

Sources
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