Alphafly 3
Top-tier ZoomX carbon racer with Air Zoom units for marathon race-day performance.
Available in Men's and Women's sizing.
- Race
- Carbon Plate
- Neutral
- 8mm Drop
- 210g
- Best forSerious marathon racer who wants Nike's flagship ZoomX/Zoom Air race platform.
- Runner typeNeutral gait
- SurfacesRoad
Overview
Top-tier ZoomX carbon racer with Air Zoom units for marathon race-day performance.
Kitletics notes particular strengths around maximum race-day stack and pop and marathon specialist geometry.
- Maximum race-day stack and pop
- Marathon specialist geometry
At a glance
- Weight
- 210 g
- Drop
- 8 mm
- Heel Stack
- 40 mm
- Cushioning
- Maximum
- Stability
- Neutral
- Terrain
- Road
- Plate
- Yes
- Category
- Running Shoes
- Best for
- Serious marathon racer who wants Nike's flagship ZoomX/Zoom Air race platform
Performance scores
- Race Efficiency9.8
- Protection9.4
- Responsiveness9.5
- Weight8.6
Overall score: 8.6
Pros & cons
Pros
- Maximum race-day stack and pop
- Marathon specialist geometry
Cons
- Expensive
- Overkill for shorter / easy runs
Key technologies
ZoomX
ZoomX + dual Air Zoom units
Rubber
Rubber
carbon
Structured plate for stiffness and ride character.
How it fits different uses
| Use case | Score |
|---|---|
Marathon Nike’s premium marathon race platform. | 96 |
Half Marathon Strong half-marathon race option for runners who want Alphafly geometry. | 90 |
Daily Training Do not use as a daily trainer. | 28 |
Specifications
- Weight
- 210g
- Drop
- 8mm
- Heel Stack
- 40mm
- Cushioning
- Maximum
- Stability
- Neutral
- Terrain
- Road
- Plate
- Yes
Geometry
| Weight | 210 g |
|---|---|
| Heel Stack | 40 mm |
| Forefoot Stack | 32 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm |
Ride
| Cushioning | Maximum |
|---|---|
| Cushion Feel | Soft |
| Stability | Neutral |
| Energy Return | Very High |
| Flexibility | Stiff |
| Ride Character | Responsive |
Construction
| Upper | Atomknit 3.0 |
|---|---|
| Midsole | ZoomX + dual Air Zoom units |
| Outsole | Rubber |
| Plate | Yes |
| Plate Material | Carbon |
Use
| Terrain | Road |
|---|---|
| Training Types | Race |
| Recommended Distance | Half, Marathon |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Weather Suitability | Dry |
| Race Legal | Yes |
Fit
| Width Options | Standard |
|---|---|
| Arch Support | Medium |
| Grip | Road |
| Durability | Low |
| Breathability | High |
Other
| Fit / Sizing | Men, Women |
|---|
Where to buy
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