Marathon race
NikeWomen
Alphafly 4
A carbon-plated marathon racing shoe with Air Zoom units under a ZoomX and ZoomX LT midsole.
$280MSRP
Comparable specifications
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- Terrain
- road
- Primary use
- Marathon race
- Races
- Half to marathon
- Also good for
- Long runs, marathon, race day
- Cushion
- max
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 168g
- Drop
- 8mm
- Stack
- not published
- Plate
- carbon
- Widths
- standard
RoadMarathonMax cushionLong runsRace dayCarbon plate
Our read
Nike's high-stack marathon racer, now softer and quieter: for runners who want maximum bounce over 26.2 miles.
Ride
Two ZoomX foams and an updated Air Zoom unit give a springy, energetic ride. A wide carbon Flyplate adds propulsion and some stability.
Fit
An Atomknit upper with open-hole mesh zones and midfoot cables for containment, built as a close race fit.
Best for
Marathon race day, and long runs at marathon pace.
Avoid if
You want a lower, more ground-connected racer for short races, or a shoe for daily easy miles.
Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.