Nike Alphafly 3 at 500 Miles
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- Updated thoughts on the Nike Alphafly 3 now that I have over 500 miles on my pair. I have run two full marathons in them and ran more than 50 consecutive days of training runs.
Disclosure - I am partnered with Nike Running and these shoes have been sent to me in conjunction with this partnership.
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After using the AF V3 on three shorter marathon pace workouts, I'm absolutely in love with the shoe. And comfortable....WOW, I don't even notice it on my foot. It's so smooth, stable, and light. Still trying to quantify data I am seeing that shows my HR on in the AF V3 is consistently 2-5BPM lower compared to the AF V1, V2 and Tempo Next%. Which has to be the reduced weight without sacrificing any of the main characteristics of ZoomX and the airpods. Throw in the potential longevity of the shoe...and Nike might have over built it! Time will tell.
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Wow, that's a lot lower if it's the same pace! 🤯
I think the biggest miracle is how they still look so clean! Mine wouldn't be this clean after 500 miles even exclusively on a treadmill 😅.
Just subscribed. Awesome review. I'm not able to use the AF1 and AF2 due to the arch issues and so super happy now that I can actually use the AF3. Finally managed to buy a pair last week after always sold out. Managed one run - it was awesome but back in the box they go 😢 due to the price. Can't wait for race day.
Amazing that they held up that well after 500 miles. Wonder how they feel compared to a fresh pair now.
They still feel pretty good, but not quite like a fresh pair. I had no problems running Houston in them though!
Do u have a fresh pair to do a back-to-back comparison?
I used AF1 for over 800 miles
Yes! I did that before making the video.
That’s a lot more miles than I expected I would get out of mine, great news!!
clear and concise review. subscribed. sub 02:40 marathon is serious business, respect. this is all reassuring news going into Miami Marathon next week Jan28, 2024. bought a pair for $500 on eBay and 'saving' them for race day. now I will feel OK training in them a few days leading up. sub 03:00 or bust
Let's go! Good luck!
$500 lmfao, are you serious man?
Wow! This pair looks almost new after 500 miles! I've got 400 miles with my Nike Vaporfly Fllyknit before I retired them My AF 1 have only 105 miles though and my VF 1 and 2 only 254 and 165 km respectively but all of them are still in excellent condition.
Purchased used at the price of £105. They probably have 100 miles on them (judging the amount of wear and tear).
Tested at the running track (5x1K), the AF3 recorded the 2nd fastest time. These shoes are great even if used.
I wonder if purchasing them from new, I would have beaten the record hold by the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite.
Enjoyed the vid. I run only slightly slower than you at 56 yo and assume we put the same force into our foot plant. How you get this mileage out of the shoe is amazing. My 3 pairs of V1 lasted about 150 miles before the sole and upper started becoming detached. Might be the tropics and I am a HEAVY!!! sweater. I have a pair of V1 at 430 that would take a close look to determine they are an AF because of all the repairs and holes. I have noticed that a pair I've worn through the cool season might make it to 200 miles before I'll be adding glue to something after every run.
Hey ben, great review and great recap on the marathon. I’ve found your IG a little of a month ago and when you started your channel and said that you work and have time to run, train, live with your family and run marathon? It inspired more because i always think that i have no time. Again, good luck and great video as always!!
Yes! I have a family and a full time job! Thanks for the support!
Did Nike remove the "NEXT%" designation because the Alphafly 3 does not have more energy return than the Nike Alphafly 2 NEXT%? Every single Nike Vaporfly or Alphafly shoe has had a 4% or NEXT% designation in official Nike documentation until the Alphafly 3.
This rumor seems to be going around. I was going to make a video about it soon. 👍
@@benjohnson763 it does say NEXT% on the sticker on the box but honestly that could just be the Chinese manufacturer not knowing that they had removed that name. It definitely doesn’t have the energy return of the other Vaporfly or Alphafly shoes. I was able to measure that difference with my Strydpods. However, the difference is small. The light weight more than makes up for the slight difference in energy return. They are trading energy return for weight and it really makes the AF3 better than anything else before it.
how did U already run 500miles!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the info…so when would you retire these shoes? 500 miles seems pretty awesome just wondering how far you will push them. Would you do another race (any distance) in them?
I took my alpha fly v1s to just over 1000km and only stopped wearing them because I popped one of the pods in the right shoe. I think the foam could have kept going for another 200km.
@@runningdad2727my AF1 also popped at 1,100kms. So that could be the airpod's limit. I returned it to nike and got a refund. Apparently they have warranty up to 2years. Great customer service. So after 2 iterations, im hoping they've improved the durability for AF3.
Woah woah, that’s quick Ben! Keep it up! 😳🤯🤗👏🫶🏼
That’s an incredibly durable Super Shoe. How much of that do you attribute to a more consistent and efficient running technique? I’m a middle of the pack runner at best but I’m still excited to get a pair of Alphafly 3s when they launch to use for my Interval Sessions and upcoming Half-Marathons and eventually a Full Marathon. Keep up the great work Ben!
Ok. I will buy 4 pairs of this to run for this year. Thank you.
Thanks Ben great review🎉great shoe👍👍
That's super impressive mileage. I've always been a bit skeptical of most reviewers durability estimates. But I'm also guessing you're more of a forefoot striker with good running form/economy which probably also helps the longevity.
How has the durability of these compared to the vaporflys or the previous versions of the Alphaflys?
I would agree that my foot strike doesn't normally cause excessive wear, but I found that the forefoot rubber on the Alphafly 1 and Vaporfly Next 1 and 2 was much softer and wore down more quickly. The exposed ZoomX on the Vaporfly 3 and Alphafly 2 scuffed much more than on the Alphafly 3.
@@benjohnson763 ahh makes sense. Thanks for the input!
Have you flood it with sweat or water during marathons? If so, the glue is super strong.
Great insight, and looks sound after 500 miles. Were previous model a 4mm drop? Is the change noticeable?
Alphafly 1 was 4mm drop. Alphafly 2 and 3 are 8mm drop. 8 seems to work great for me.
Good durability there! What percentage of the mileage has been on the road VS on the treadmill?
It’s good for walking ?
Would you recommend the AF3 or the VF3 for a 5k race? Thanks! Great Video!
Literally what I’m researching now.. wish RUclipsrs like him would answer
I would choose the Alphafly 3 for sure, but it's personal preference. Many people pick the Vaporfly 3. 👍
Ben seen a few vids, are you reviewing Nike shoes or just doing advertising for them? Are you allowed to say anything like constructive criticism? I can understand you are living the dream as a Nike athlete all props to that!
I am partnered with them. I am free to share my experiences even if they're not unanimously positive. Ideally my content can help build excitement (which is very easy for me to create when I love a product), but even if it doesn't work for me, don't expect me to just trash it. My primary objectives are to create awareness and understanding of the products so that potential users can be best informed when deciding what to get.
@@benjohnson763 Thanks for the honesty, I share your excitement with the Alpha/vapor fly's for sure. I hope Nike get back on track with the daily trainer market after a few uninspiring years. Fingers crossed the peg turbo changes that, as the the turbo nature, peg 39/40 and invincible 3 were less exciting developments. Maybe you need a scale of excitement in the future🙂
Would you recommend for flat feet runners?
How many washes over the 500 miles?
Good question! 👍
I did a quick clean with water and brush/towel after any run when they were dirty. I didn't clean the upper at all, but I think I got super lucky that it was never wet/muddy.
Are u sponsored by Nike? Looks like you are definitely a fanboy if not.. I’m not one to believe what anyone says, must be experience, but well done on the 2;40 marathon..
Please refer to seconds 12 thru 17 of this video, but if you don't believe what anyone says, then it doesn't matter too much anyways! 😂
Any strava, or garmin connect links where the miles show?
Yes, if you feel the need to validate my claims, I have a public Strava account with the same username and the mileage is logged there. 👍
Was it all road or treadmill as well and if so what was the split.
~10% treadmill. The rest on road.
Why does no one notice that they no longer have asymmetrical lacing?
The Alphafly never had this. Only the Vaporfly.
@@benjohnson763 Though not as pronounced as the Vaporfly, the Alphafly features asymmetrical lacing. The lacing structure curves slightly towards the lateral side of the foot. By arranging the lacing this way, the top of the foot gets less pressure.
That is from WearTesters
Looks like it's going to last another 500miles!
Looks like a 700 miles shoe! Sign me up!
For real? Wow!
They cost 300 bucks or more for a reason. I guess he explains it very well.
As a 80kg non elite runner I guess I'll get around 200 miles out of them
No, it all depends on you walking mechanics. Learn to run properly to land on the mid-front and it will last you easily 500+ miles
Blink twice if Nike is off screen with a loaded gun