Nike Alphafly 3 vs Nike Vaporfly 3: Which Nike racing shoe should you get?
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- čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
- The Nike Vaporfly 3 and Nike Alphafly 3 are two of the best carbon plate running shoes in the world, with both offering propulsive rides and speed over any distance. Nick has raced and logged a lot of miles in both shoes and talks through the pros and cons of each here, covering his general testing and a workout using both shoes.
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00:00 - Intro
00:13 - Design & Key Stats
02:20 - How’s The Fit
02:52 - The Run Test
06:25 - Comparison Workout
08:11 - Stat Attack From The Workout
10:07 - Verdict
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Bro you speak in 1.5x speed lmao, great review
lmfao i slowed down the video
fr, I usually watch videos at 1.5x at least and had trouble at normal speed. Don't judge him tho, I also talk quite quickly
And a hard to understand accent damn!!
Excellent review
Just bought the vaporfly 3 which are my first vaporflys. I race mostly triathlons so the run split is only 5-10k. I can’t wait to race in these in some upcoming 2024 races. Thanks for the reviews, always love hearing about shoes from this channel
Thanks for the comparison! I’m leaning towards the alphafly to replace my vaporfly 2, but nervous the alphafly isn’t aggressive enough for a half marathon, but you’ve made me feel better about the idea.
Thanks for the great review
Very tempted to get AF3’s for Manchester marathon in April and put my VF2’s to work for some of my faster training sessions 😊
I'm doing the same race 😊 I'm also thinking to get the AF3
I feel you are so bang on with your shuffle comment. When I raced marathons in the Alphafly I had to increase my cadence, and fight to maintain pace. The alphafly was fighting back against me. The Vapor fly's are more responsive to my tired my legs.
Hi Nick, thank you for your comparison! looks irt's not easy to compare these both as they're are both great racing shoes, the best of the best. For me seems that Vaporfly series was great for up to half marathonn though I haven't tried to race full marathon in vaporflys, so far I 've decided for alphaflys for marathon as I think last 10K, from 33rd km is crucial for marsthon and there's where I think Alphaflys help to keep holding pace as you mentioned. But now Vaporfly 3 are more cushioned than version 2 so maybe better and easier to finish marathon. But if Alphaflys 3 looks now as the best Alphaflys, so probably the best to tackle 42K. All the Best and Happy new year! Wish you another nice PBs this year!
The Stat Attack chart is amazing to me because the numbers are so different / better than mine. Interested in a similar chart, with the same shoes, over various race distances, and a comparison with the other Run Testers and perhaps a recreational runner.
@theruntest where did you get your socks from? Which which brand? Thanks for the video 👌🏻
Love the videos, keep up the great work! What are the socks you are wearing at 10:57? They are rad!
Thanks! Those are Lucy Charles-Barclay Sporcks socks
Is there any chance you could do an Endorphin Elite vs Alphafly 3 review?
Would be fun to see an endorphin elite vs alphafly 3 comparison, especially once other testers get a chance to try the AF3!
Vaporfly has been the preferred shoe but that's because the weight difference was much greater until now. Now that the Alphafly is much closer weight, the air pods energy return will no doubt be worth half an ounce in weight gain.
Very informative review.🤔 I know that it is individual and closely connected to runner's body weight and running style, but could you guess what is racing duration life of both shoes in kilometres and could you use them later for workout without causing bad impact on legs?
I hit 300km in my VF3 today. I love them. And I'm very pleased with the outsole durability. Especially when compared for the VF1 and 2.
Hoping for my first sub 3 in London 2024 - currently run in Saucony Pro 3 - would you say AF3 is a clear upgrade? Saucony pro 3 got me a 3:06 in Edinburgh - so every second saved will be very helpful
I'm not getting on with the vaporfly 3 Nick. I went from the 1's to the 3's and much prefer the ones. I'm seriously thinking of getting rid of them as their killing my calves.
Likely going w af3...this will be the first nike super shoe for me...coming from the endorphin pro 3s
Would you recommend these shows for just general walking on roads and pavements? I’ve noticed my (dress) work shoes are giving me sore knees and back and I’m looking for a very practical shoe for maintaining the health of my joints.
The reputation for Nike’s running shoes obviously precede them, so I’m strongly considering buying a pair.
I'd love to try one of these, but as someone with a very wide forefoot (splaying toes/high arches) and a slightly wide Midfoot, Nike just doesn't seem accommodating. I've heard the recent versions of these shoes are more accommodating, with more volume and a little more width in the forefoot.
If you cannot recommend with of these for the wide foot fam, are there more accommodating alternatives?
What socks were those that matched the alpha fly so well?
Hiw does the fit of Alphafly 3 compares with Aplhafly 1? I am asking because I had to size up in A1.
That cadence!
Which would you recommend for a heavy set beginner runner with wide feet?
I’m leaning Vaporfly but the Alphas seem wider.
Can I use either one of these shoes for my race pace training runs on the track?
Looking at the vaporfly 3, my mind was made up....but. I keep hearing how the vaporfly 3 quickly falls apart. Anyone got advice as to whether the alpafly 3 have better durability?
Well... since we cannot buy a pair of Alphafly 3, is there really a question on which one to get?
Hi, there is the possibility to remove the insole of the af? Even tho is glued or sewed i think i can remove it anyway?
Nice 👍
I loved the V2 and set 5,10,21k PBs in them. Fast and direct and never felt aware of them as I ran. The firmness and kick helps to activate good reflexes in my legs to keep good form and fast pace. Just bought A3 and they feel squishy and less direct, a bit unstable really. Ran a 5k to test them and they seemed fine and ran close to PB pace. Then ran a 10k at close to PB so probably just as fast as V2. Lots of turns on 10k course and had to slow a lot to prevent roll on corners as such a high stack and unsupportive mesh upper. Calves felt uncomfortable during 10k which I never have before. Now trying to decide whether to go back to V2 for upcoming 21k as I know they are perfect for me or roll the dice and see if A3 will somehow give me an advantage 🤔
What about fit for wider feet? Which one is preferred
I've had the Vaporfly v2 and v3. The weird thing is that I had the v3 a half size down from the previous model. Both fit perfectly.
Alphafly for all distances, except track events. Alphafly provides more padding and a longer stride length for the same effort and will allow maintaining speed to the end of a race. I agree that the Vaporfly feels faster, but it isn't faster in my experience.
I’m US9.5 with VF3. Should I get the same size with AF3?
V3 very comfy & responsive but terrible durability, best up to 21k(heel was worn off after 40k...pegasus + vimero only starts wearing after 450km) . Alphafly 3 looks decently durable with that outsole but can it handle Ultras? wouild its broader sole support my broader, neatral strike foot better at 30km plus distances?
Lighter is always better. That’s what sold me on the VF’s.
I had to stop at 3:22 of this video 😅 I thought the AF 3 has a ripped zoom x. It's only a dry leaf 😂✌️
Just by looking at your foot strikes in the 'Comparison Workout' section of the video, it looks like the AF3 is more aggressive with the shoe constantly propelling you forwards, whereas with the VP3 your toes tended to point upwards. I'm not a huge fan of the VF3 and prefer the Next%s, yet will definitely be trying to get hold of the new AF3 in the prototype colours .
Another gait analysis expert😅
I am absolute shite at running but I am running the marathon next year. These shoes are pointless for me but I like them. Which one is best for a 5 and half hour marathon?
Best comment 😂
I'll stick to my plan. Fresh new pair of vaporfly 3 for Paris half marathon and fresh new pair of Alphafly 2 for Paris marathon. Kipchogue edition. I feel like this alphafly 3 is more for everyone. I actually miss the vaporfly 2. That pressure to make new shoes and change everything is quite dumb to be honest.
The Vaporfly is quite unique in the sea of “super shoes”. Most aim for high stack high with really soft foam. The Vaporfly 2 wasn’t full stack and didn’t compress a lot. The Vaporfly 3 is great but it’s moving away from thin and minimal.
Vaporfly 2 is/was a superb shoe. I bought more when the 3 came out and they got a bit discounted. I don't see why people just jump to the next shoe as soon as it comes out when the last one did everything they needed. I've raced and got PBs from 5k to marathon distance in them, and used them in multiple triathlon run legs - and they're flawless. Fast, comfortable, never so much as a hot-spot. No reason to change them! They're even tough enough that I use them a couple of times a month for track type intervals and they have lasted really well.
I would break the shoes in for sure before competition. Don't want to wear your feet out. I have the Adidas pro 3s love then by the way, with a vktry insole (ones made for track shoes and slimmer) I needed 3 sessions of 6-10 miles in them before a comp.
Now we’re seeing huge discounts on the Saucony Elite, how does that compare to these two?
Spotted a £175 deal on the Elite, and wondering if the AF3 is worth the extra £110 for a marathon A-Race as a semi-quick runner aiming for Sub 2:50 🤔
Thanks for all the great content!
I'd probably go with the elite and a pair of endo pro 3s for the cost of the Nike..
@@davidpage8147. Please be honest…are you just a “Nike Hater”? Because there is no cost-savings between the Saucony Endorphin Elite and either shoes in this video
For half marathon and shorter, i say Vaporfly. More than that alphafly
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@@zachd.4385vaporflyis better for any races half marathon (13.1 miles) and shorter, while the alpha fly is geared more for the marathon.
Can you not read
Your comment is the reason I showed up…..thank you
Most definitely! I noticed Vaporfly 3 is great for a 5K. I feel I can sprint better with the V3. At least the Alphaflys are great for long runs than 5K
Agree but alpha is more comfy
is the alphafly 3 only for races or can you train in them 3 times a week?
I don’t see why you would want to use an expensive carbon plated super shoe for training runs. Better to train in regular shoes for most runs and
all easy runs and then get the extra boost on race day from the super shoe.
Hi! I’m very fond of sneakers. Can I buy these shoes for casual wearing???
They feel horrible to walk in. The angles are meant for at least jogging but mostly running.
honestly yeah you can. probably will feel just as good if not better than some converse. you can do whatever you want. if I saw you walking at the mall in some alphaflys i’d chat with you about how cool they are
Nice 1
which is the softest?
Vapor, but bouncier and energy return ofc AF high diff
Probably one of your best comparaison vids. Complete. As neutral as you could. Many many thanks.
Still makes me want both though… 😂
It’s a race shoe one doesn’t simply train in these.
Can someone let me know roughly how long they will last please
I would guess 150-200km before loss of energy return.
1600m grass field race which one is best?? alphafly 3 or vaporfly 3
Ca you slow down?
Too bad I can’t get my hands on the alphafly
Sangar amat bang 10k pace 3
Where made in ?
Most of them are made in Indonesia,vietnam,cambodia other south asian countries
Keep the stat screen for sure, if anything expand it, you don't have to talk about every stat that is put on the screen.
Tell me the arch rub is gone?? That absolutely destroyed my feet
It is. I am flatfooted and on the AF2 I felt it a bit but on the AF3 it’s totally gone. Great great shoes
The weight difference is so negligible to say you notice a difference is silly
Only if you can afford up to 300 dollars for "a pair of shoes".
Get a job. Its pennies
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