@@paddywiggle mine are pretty good also (at 350KM) they’ve aged way better than my N%’s where my current pair is at 230KM. I have no idea why that is. Perhaps the plate that Nike scales as sizes increase for the Alpha.
@@prayerXtantra I’m a lump (6 4” 95kg) & I’ve no doubt that contributes to how quickly my shoes lose their fresh out of the box bounce. Speaking of bounce loving the Rebel V2 for tempo currently!
Say hello from Thailand! The Alphafly. It's still the fantastic super shoes I've ever run so far. It passed 300km and it feels pops along the way. I absolutely love this shoes so much.
Just got a second pair and to be honest, I can hardly tell the difference when I have both of them on at the same time. They're fantastic shoes and much more durable than I thought they would be!
Totally agree. 200 miles almost in mine. Been using for key long runs in a marathon training block and still holding up superbly well. I wouldn’t be surprised if I don’t retire until 300, which would be a first for a super shoe for me. Vapors I always retire at 150 so was pleasantly surprised.
Thanks Kofuzi, great content as ever! 210M on my Alpha's and look barely used, everything still as Box Fresh in terms of responsiveness and ride :-) Reckon they're easily go >400M
@@vincevanderperre6484 you're probably right! Have another pair in the wings ready to go, so when a meaningful race comes along, will switch out the old pair for 'training'
I'm only about 30ish miles in on mine so great to know they hold up so well. I get a bit of soreness under my arch but last run that seemed to mostly go away so think it just needed a bit of breaking in. If they last 150+ miles that should mean I can do a bit more training than I planned in them before my marathon to make sure that arch issue is fully resolved. Hope it is sorted asi agree they're a fantastic shoe! At marathon power they just turn over so fluidly and the watts relative to HR shows there's definitely truth in the hype.
Great to hear Just got a pair for $78 but went up a size because my right foot Tom's bunion behind little toe (Kofuzi has a similar issue). The larger pr to wear when the bunion complaining.
Thanks for this vid kofuzi! I've ran around 90 miles on these shoes and everytime I run on them they feel great! Only issue is that My beginners knowledge of running didn't know much about my running style until I saw what happened to this shoe!- My heelstriking and and overpronation caused the sole of this shoe to wear out pretty bad, pretty quickly, around the inside part of the heel. It's such an expensive shoe as well so I've been adding some shoegoo on it and it still gets the job done. I don't want to risk using it for long runs so I just use it for fast 5k-10k's
Great review. Here, two years later. Good to hear about about the air pads. Take a look at early air pods 30-40 years ago. I used to cut the pillows out of the shoes at the end of the shoe's life, use them in other shoes. The pillows had air chambers set in a small maze like pattern and the chambers the size of your pinkie. And yeah, some popped here and there. Early models, believe it or not, left the air pillow sort of exposed, thorns sometimes punctured the pillows and theqould burst like a balloon.
I remember watching your review back when I first came across this shoe in the only Nike franchise store here in DC. I had no clue what it was used for. When I bought them it (sounded) as if I had on boots when I walked/ran. I remember feeling taller just walking in them, walking is not a good idea. Running in the first pair was noisy, also awkward. The latest Alphafly 2, are much more comfortable and light.
About longevity I couldn’t say but everything else is true, these are magic shoes. Unlike anything. Just did a 10k PB in these by more than 3 minutes (44 to 41min) and legs felt fine the next day!
Kofuzi, sorry to read the bunion issues. I have similar, Tom's bunion behind little toe, so got an additional pair ($78 US) when it flairs but up a size. So I have two sizes.
Outstanding shoes for an absorbent/cushioned ride, but, in my experience wearing them, heal wear is a fairly rapidly developing problem if you’re not running fast enough to minimize heal strike. Despite the wear (and expense), I’ve not found anything that I’d rather wear. I’m hooked!
If the air bags do pop. Nike offers a 2 year warranty on the product from manufacturing date. Have to reach out to their customer service team for additional information
I may *finally* commit! V1s are on sale here in New Zealand for $220 now (about $125 USD); that makes it a more appealing roll of the dice than the $400 they were previously.
Glad I bought 5 pair! I still have 2 pair left for races. Taken my other 3 pair to 300+ miles. This is the best race shoe for me. The AF2 was horrible. I like the AF3 but not as much as the first AF.
It's such a shame they have discontinued this shoe. I loved it and I'm sure there are many people out there who lvoe the follow up - but the V1 was my shoe... I'm very, very sad that I won't be able to buy them anymore in 2-5 years - or ten years even. P.S. I'm just seeing my older comment here... yeah, it took me while to get used to them :-) .... but not as long as I thought... Marathon was awesome!!
Been getting back in shape, ran like 20mi week1 35mi week 2 week 3 ran about 56-60 week 4 went back to abt 20 to keep fresh before next months workouts shoes in great shape still. There is wear on the front end, also getting mad blisters after like 8miles i am running in a humid env (tropical) and dont use anti blister socks so maybe the humidity is whats causing it but idk. I do feel like overtime my foot will get accustomed to it since im seeing less blisters since running in them for pretty much a month straight. But the irritation is still there, but in my opinion its worth it, i normally do my runs at around 6:45-6:50per mi and im still pretty outta shape. I feel like they do assist me in keeping my consistency, especially when i start getting in that zone after like mile 7-8 where im on my way back to my house lmao i can slow down and the springyness definately helps me so ill take on all the blisters although if someone has a cure that can assist def do tell
Made a huge mistake. Buying two of the same Alphafly 1 cause I couldn’t decide between the colors thinking they won’t last long but already in March 2023. One over 350 miles and the other Has two LA marathons and some change. Yet they are both still going strong. Looks like will be missing chance to try other shoes for a while. 😅 Just thought I’d share. Love your channel.
Over 230 miles of usage from me! I really felt like the shoe lost its bounce after that 150 mile mark. No signs of ripping or anything. Hoping to at least get 400-500 miles in total from these.
@@kofuzi hi just want to know my nike size is 12 is I need to go one size up r 12 is ok for alphafly because u no mention anything about sizing in ur video plz let me know thanks
@@kofuzi Kofuzi, this video I took shows the condition of Alphafly I wore to run for 3,819km. ruclips.net/video/g-B4ZGrFa8o/видео.html I’m not trying to promote my channel here at all since the video is in Korean. But as a lover for Alphafly, as your fan, I just want to share my fantastic experience with Alphafly with you. I’m going to make an English video on how I ran in Alphafly for 3,819km to share with you and other people who might be interested in it. Thank you, Kofuzi. You’re my inspiration.
so i come from a cheffing background and hike. have the hoka sky kaha which is the most over the top plush shoe ive ever had under foot. i got the alpha next % and had them on for a day and went back to the kaha. this shoe is performance enhancing plain and simple. i have no idea how they have done it but this shoe is insane.
@@kofuzi no running. But I happened to be wearing them for a full day as I left the house changed into perhaps the most cushioned hiking shoe ever made and it felt like a concrete slab by comparison
Thanks for the great review as always! Quick question have you noticed any paint chipping or peeling around the midsole? If so, would you say that's typical wear & tear or defect?
I've now done 3 training session in the Alphaflys 7k, 15k and HM, breaking them in slowly - or rather getting my body used to the shoes slowly. These aren't my first carbon plated shoes but while it took me little to no time to adapt to the Hyperion Elite 2s or the Endorphine Pros, I feel like I'll actually have to do some 300-400k to be able to run a marathon in these. Now here is what I like about them: - They make me faster. The HM-training session today was an unexpected HM PB (1:38:10) which kind of shocked me since it was my first HM under 1:41:00 and I hadn't even gotten much sleep the night before.The 7k "break in run" and the second 15k session looked like threshold/fast days on strava even though I had no intention of going fast. - The upper is not only super breathable but also holds your foot in a way that you could probably run a whole marathon with your laces untied (which is not likely to happen since the laces are also very good) What I hate about the shoes: - They are by no means comfortable. The 4mm drop that will actually feel like a 0mm drop because the front part of the shoe is so much harder than the back part is taking its toll on my feet and will probably require me to ditch anything else from my shoe-rotation that has a higher than 8mm heel to toe drop and do some barefoot running/walking until the big day (marathon) - My foot arches hurt when I wear them because they are ridiculously narrow in the midfoot area. While it's not insuffrable it's also not very comfortable. - My forefeet start to feel numb where the air pods are after about 10k. Again not a dealbreaker but not fun - They are super loud - which makes people turn their heads at you - They are the most ugly shoes I have ever worn - They don't feel like running shoes. They feel like sport equipment for another sport - like rollerskates........ or a bicycle
I love my pair but I also went up a half size because i wear orthotics just to make sure I have space. Plenty of space and no toe pain so I would recommend sizing up half from Your standard Nike size (which may already be 1/2 size up from other brands in my experience). I also don’t prefer a tight shoe. Would rather have toe mobility even at speed and I’m talking around 6min miles.
Damn, you and Seth James DeMoor said the exact opposite in terms of durability. I watched his review just before yours and he said at 75 miles, he feels a noticeable difference. I’m no three hours marathon runner. I’m running Chicago this October. I have three halves and Chicago as the full. Was looking to buy these just to race in. Maybe they will hold up. I’ll give them a try. Thanks for the review.
@@kofuzi well I would probably do 2-3 runs before each of those races. I wouldn’t take a new pair of sneakers out of the box and run a half or full marathon in them. But you don’t seem to have any issues at 100 miles so that gives me confidence that I’d be fine. Thanks again!
my first pair went 950km in 1 year. bought a second pair even though first was still usable, now decommissioned for leisurely walks and super comfortable for it.
I personally think the wear truly comes down to the amount of force put on the shoe. You look like a light weight runner which is probably why the shoe has remained in good shape. I'm 6'3'' 200lbs, and have put some good wear on my alphafly's. I'm contemplating either getting another pair of alphafly or vaporfly 2. Which would you personally reccomend buying again?
still love mine--not quite to 100 miles yet. Thanks for the video, I was wondering if I should start running in my pair more often and get another pair for racing
Please give us 200mile update too, it can be short, just tell us if it's still raceable. Im really concerned of the durability of the airpods. Glad you confirmed they're still good after 100miles. I hear some youtube reviewers noticing drop in pop of aipods after only 50miles.
Oh man I am coming to this video late BUT I had the exact same pain points in my big toe and pinky toe on my right foot. Agree that if these weren’t an issue the shoe itself feels just about perfect! Unfortunately after losing one toenail after a race I’m gonna be retiring these babies 😅
So, ever since, I found your intro for the first time you wear the alphafly. I was hooked to your channel. I went several times to the store and take a look at these shoes. It's quite expensive but now that you wore it for 100 miles and feels still new. I am very convinced I need these. lol! BTW, I am not really going to use this as my running shoes but looking as daily shoes as I am working as a nurse. I walk hundreds of miles if I will think of how much I walk every day. 12 hours shift - 5 days a week. As I watched your channel, I am actually hoping you could show some running shoes that could potentially help nurses or profession who actually needs proper shoes. At the moment, I am holding on to my Nike react infinity. Hope I can see that one day on your channel! Thank you!
I think the zoom x invincible would be a better choice than alphafly for work. I’d also consider the Fresh Foam More v3 or the Bondi. The Bondi comes in leather or also as a slip resistant version, depending on your workplace needs
@@kofuzi thank you! You're an amazing guy! I honestly didn't thought you would reply but here you are. I used to run half marathon but got sideways due to work but I am getting motivated to run again ever since I watch your channel. Anyway, I am still binge watching your videos 😊 Thank you!
One more thing: all the comments on how people use the Alphafly: Maybe the only supershoe in the first 2-÷ years with decent forefoot traction. So they are my supershoe of choice for mountain trails. And another oddity: I wear a different size eCh foot: so tight! Right foot is pale green left foot is bright yellow/red. Should Las a couple more years. Ruffles have ridges.
I am having similar issues with my shoes as well. I am not too impressed with the comfort of the shoes or the fact how they are not a snug as I thought they would be. During my Half I started having a bit of rubbing around the right big toe area. After the run was done, I had to take off the right shoes as it was irritating my toe. Also, I felt a lot of discomfort on both arches inside and outside. Overall, I did enjoy running in the shoes and I look forward to more runs in them.
Hi, thank you much for a great review! I'm just thinking what shoes should buy for my first marathon race, Next% 2 or Alphafly :) 3 weeks ago, I went on my first marathon trial in my life, exactly on my 42th birthday anniversary and did it in 3:11, while my goal was below 3:30, so was very very happy with that. I ran in Endorphin Pro. I plan to race officially 1st time in October and would like to try Next% 2 or Alphafly. So you would recommend Alphafly for marathon racing over Next% or Next% 2 , right? Thanks a lot, very appreciated. Your fan from Slovakia :)
I have these shoes they have been great in all my half marathons! But I just did the Indianapolis full marathon and on my left leg under the keen on the lower side of the leg I had major pain I think because these shoes have so much bounce that your legs twist more then in other shoes and yes in marathons these shoes kill your toe nails!
@kofuzi - did you notice you had to break them in a bit? For me, I had to get through 10-12 miles of them being ultra stiff/snappy before it felt like the whole “platform” loosened up a nudge to become race day ready. Perhaps it was me just getting used to them, but I don’t think that’s true. Anyways, loved this video! Interested to hear your thoughts! (They crunch my toes to black also during the 26.2)
Just got a pair of these for my birthday. Ran 13 miles last week and knocked off 8 minutes from my first half. Not sure if it’s from training or the shoe, but def felt a difference.
Only 4 runs in them so far; total of 50 miles. Like them way more than I thought I would but possibly due to confirmation bias after spending £270 on them!! Re running faster in them, I reckon yes if you have been running in bottom of the range shoes like the Saucony Jazz....but not convinced I run any faster in them compared to my Saucony Endorphin Pros or Endorphin Speeds!!!
Interesting. I'm actually significantly faster in the Alphas compared to the Endorphin Pros. I've ended up being really disappointed in the Saucony shoe. Heard such great things and they just feel a bit....flat. Obviously fine to run in but I don't think they offer the same sort of spring as the Nikes. That said, dropping £230 on the Alphas might have clouded my judgement!
Are you going to review the adios 6? It's out now already here in the Netherlands. Not sure about the USA but I'm hyped atleast and would love to know your opinion.
How do you feel regarding keeping marathon pace? You talk about a push and wonder if it forces you to a higher speed so you have a hard time keeping pace.
Question: does the heel drop in the Alphafly feel as low as 4mm feels in other shoes? I normally can't do 4mm or often even 6mm without aggravating my achilles. But the Alphafly looks squishy enough, and the forefoot looks to have enough of an upward curve, that I wonder whether it functions more like a higher drop shoe. I'm reluctant to pay such a high price for a shoe that my achilles might prevent me from using much.
Have you tried the Alphafly V2? Is it even better? What is the best racing shoe for us to buy nowadays? Vaporfly, Alphafly, Metaspeed Sky+, Adios PRO...
Advise please - Got my first Alphafly V1 today. Feels extremely bouncy. Two problems if possible to advise. 1. It's not possible to do a running Knot so my heels are a bit slipping.. 🤔 2. I do feel one ankle sore after my run.🤔 (My run was 8k and I broke 2 records but the shoes "made me" do it.. Garmin 745 says load 260 Strava RE 180 and Garmin say rest 67 hour in RED 🙄. I am 60YO but had to try the Alphafly.. My bucket list) .
Running during winter months....odd no one's put "witer tire rubber" on shoes. Yet Continental tire rubber is being used on the odd shoe...I'm guessing using "dry surface tire rubber". Also, you didn't get a pair of Nike Peg GORE-TEX for winter runs? To stay dry...
So I’m typically a wider shoe runner and I bought a pair. My toes aren’t quite getting squeezed, but the issue I have is the arch of my foot overhangs the side. It’s giving me a slight pain which I expect to break in maybe to accommodate my arch. Did you experience this?
Hello kofusi great review again.I want to ask you if you think the alphafly1 help me better than the next1 and the next2 who i have for speedework and 5k to half marathon race thanks for the answer
I have the Alphafly V1. I find the "negative drop" a problem. The back of is soft but the front is hard.. Killing my calfs. Do the front air pods get softer with time?
Going to run Tunnel Light Marathon in September. I am have both VP Next% and Alphafly but worry that rocks may get stuck in the holes between the Alphafly pods. Any suggestions?
How about the 4mm drop? Does anyone have any thoughts about transitioning from say a 10mm Vaporfly or an 8mm Saucony Speed? If you are planning on racing in the Alphafly's would you recommend finding a trainer close to the 4mm drop height to help your calves and achilleas adapt? Did anybody just use the Alphafly's on race day and find calf/achilleas pain?
Was wondering the same. I ran in the 4mm drop Kinvaras for years until I started running in the Endorphine Speed. Took a few runs, but I adapted to the 8mm drop and really like the speed roll. The Vaporfly and the Alphafly are both supposed to have the speed roll technology…just wonder how it feels with less drop.
I am at 565KM on my Alphas, still in fantastic shape - amazing shoe, even for training.
Somehow I doubt they are in fantastic shape still
@@paddywiggle mine are pretty good also (at 350KM) they’ve aged way better than my N%’s where my current pair is at 230KM. I have no idea why that is. Perhaps the plate that Nike scales as sizes increase for the Alpha.
@@SimonHarrisAdDope pretty good I will accept, not fantastic though, no shoe is fantastic at 550 km
That's awesome. Mine still feel great at 200k. I'm a size 9, 150lbs, 5ft 7. There can be benefits to being a smaller person ; )
@@prayerXtantra I’m a lump (6 4” 95kg) & I’ve no doubt that contributes to how quickly my shoes lose their fresh out of the box bounce. Speaking of bounce loving the Rebel V2 for tempo currently!
Same experience. I have 75 miles on my Alphafly's and they feel brand new. Great video! 👍
great to hear!
Say hello from Thailand!
The Alphafly. It's still the fantastic super shoes I've ever run so far. It passed 300km and it feels pops along the way. I absolutely love this shoes so much.
Just got a second pair and to be honest, I can hardly tell the difference when I have both of them on at the same time. They're fantastic shoes and much more durable than I thought they would be!
A real surprise, isn’t it?
@@kofuzi May I ask you what is your weight?
Totally agree. 200 miles almost in mine. Been using for key long runs in a marathon training block and still holding up superbly well. I wouldn’t be surprised if I don’t retire until 300, which would be a first for a super shoe for me.
Vapors I always retire at 150 so was pleasantly surprised.
Thanks Kofuzi, great content as ever! 210M on my Alpha's and look barely used, everything still as Box Fresh in terms of responsiveness and ride :-) Reckon they're easily go >400M
@@vincevanderperre6484 you're probably right! Have another pair in the wings ready to go, so when a meaningful race comes along, will switch out the old pair for 'training'
I'm only about 30ish miles in on mine so great to know they hold up so well. I get a bit of soreness under my arch but last run that seemed to mostly go away so think it just needed a bit of breaking in. If they last 150+ miles that should mean I can do a bit more training than I planned in them before my marathon to make sure that arch issue is fully resolved. Hope it is sorted asi agree they're a fantastic shoe! At marathon power they just turn over so fluidly and the watts relative to HR shows there's definitely truth in the hype.
Picked them up for $80 at a clearance store and this shoe is absolutely out of this world. Truly have never felt a shoe like this before
80? You are lucky bro.
Here in Canada they are $365
Picked up mine from Milton, ON Canada $112 Nov 21st
Great to hear Just got a pair for $78 but went up a size because my right foot Tom's bunion behind little toe (Kofuzi has a similar issue). The larger pr to wear when the bunion complaining.
Thanks for this vid kofuzi! I've ran around 90 miles on these shoes and everytime I run on them they feel great! Only issue is that My beginners knowledge of running didn't know much about my running style until I saw what happened to this shoe!- My heelstriking and and overpronation caused the sole of this shoe to wear out pretty bad, pretty quickly, around the inside part of the heel. It's such an expensive shoe as well so I've been adding some shoegoo on it and it still gets the job done. I don't want to risk using it for long runs so I just use it for fast 5k-10k's
5:50 My first 100 miler was the next day on a slightly diff route around the park! I didn't know she won in the alphafly, that's so cool!
Great review. Here, two years later. Good to hear about about the air pads. Take a look at early air pods 30-40 years ago. I used to cut the pillows out of the shoes at the end of the shoe's life, use them in other shoes. The pillows had air chambers set in a small maze like pattern and the chambers the size of your pinkie. And yeah, some popped here and there. Early models, believe it or not, left the air pillow sort of exposed, thorns sometimes punctured the pillows and theqould burst like a balloon.
Best review yet on the Alphafly. I bought them after this video. Thanx bud u rock!
Those are alphaflys bro
@@Hello-fx6nq ooops my mistake Alphafly
Dang, the snow/cold weather running clips gives me nightmares of my runs in Jan/Feb!
I remember watching your review back when I first came across this shoe in the only Nike franchise store here in DC. I had no clue what it was used for. When I bought them it (sounded) as if I had on boots when I walked/ran. I remember feeling taller just walking in them, walking is not a good idea. Running in the first pair was noisy, also awkward. The latest Alphafly 2, are much more comfortable and light.
Your reviews are *super fly* kofuzi! 🤩 😎
thanks!
This is an incredibly helpful review, notably when considering if these shoes can go for another marathon + road races this fall. Thank you!
About longevity I couldn’t say but everything else is true, these are magic shoes. Unlike anything. Just did a 10k PB in these by more than 3 minutes (44 to 41min) and legs felt fine the next day!
After watching this review I am definitely getting one right now thanks appreciate the review
Watching this again months later…I think I’m going to pull the trigger on these. I said I never would, but I’m about to eat my words.
They are great for marathons
Kofuzi, sorry to read the bunion issues. I have similar, Tom's bunion behind little toe, so got an additional pair ($78 US) when it flairs but up a size. So I have two sizes.
Outstanding shoes for an absorbent/cushioned ride, but, in my experience wearing them, heal wear is a fairly rapidly developing problem if you’re not running fast enough to minimize heal strike. Despite the wear (and expense), I’ve not found anything that I’d rather wear. I’m hooked!
Great review just ran in my first pair today great show no issues.
Excellent review. Just got my alphafly today😊
If the air bags do pop. Nike offers a 2 year warranty on the product from manufacturing date. Have to reach out to their customer service team for additional information
Ah, good to know!
I may *finally* commit! V1s are on sale here in New Zealand for $220 now (about $125 USD); that makes it a more appealing roll of the dice than the $400 they were previously.
Glad I bought 5 pair! I still have 2 pair left for races. Taken my other 3 pair to 300+ miles. This is the best race shoe for me. The AF2 was horrible. I like the AF3 but not as much as the first AF.
It's such a shame they have discontinued this shoe. I loved it and I'm sure there are many people out there who lvoe the follow up - but the V1 was my shoe... I'm very, very sad that I won't be able to buy them anymore in 2-5 years - or ten years even. P.S. I'm just seeing my older comment here... yeah, it took me while to get used to them :-) .... but not as long as I thought... Marathon was awesome!!
I am preferring this version than v2
Me too
Been getting back in shape, ran like 20mi week1 35mi week 2 week 3 ran about 56-60 week 4 went back to abt 20 to keep fresh before next months workouts shoes in great shape still. There is wear on the front end, also getting mad blisters after like 8miles i am running in a humid env (tropical) and dont use anti blister socks so maybe the humidity is whats causing it but idk. I do feel like overtime my foot will get accustomed to it since im seeing less blisters since running in them for pretty much a month straight. But the irritation is still there, but in my opinion its worth it, i normally do my runs at around 6:45-6:50per mi and im still pretty outta shape. I feel like they do assist me in keeping my consistency, especially when i start getting in that zone after like mile 7-8 where im on my way back to my house lmao i can slow down and the springyness definately helps me so ill take on all the blisters although if someone has a cure that can assist def do tell
Made a huge mistake. Buying two of the same Alphafly 1 cause I couldn’t decide between the colors thinking they won’t last long but already in March 2023. One over 350 miles and the other Has two LA marathons and some change. Yet they are both still going strong. Looks like will be missing chance to try other shoes for a while. 😅 Just thought I’d share. Love your channel.
Buy em up while you still can. They don’t make ‘em like they used to
@@kofuzi understood ^^
Best review on this shoe that I’ve seen cheers bro 🤙
Thanks for watching!
Over 230 miles of usage from me! I really felt like the shoe lost its bounce after that 150 mile mark. No signs of ripping or anything. Hoping to at least get 400-500 miles in total from these.
thanks for the input! hope you get to enjoy yours for a while longer!
@@kofuzi hi just want to know my nike size is 12 is I need to go one size up r 12 is ok for alphafly because u no mention anything about sizing in ur video plz let me know thanks
- you are right this racing shoe is amazing... i love it
thnx for great review..finally hooked one for me
I ran 3,819km with one pair of Alphafly for 11 months and Alphafly is the best. Thank you for sharing your experience Kofuzi :-)
Wut 😮. Send me a picture via IG or Twitter. I’d love to see those
@@kofuzi yeah I also couldn’t believe that I could run for 3,819km. Let me share it with you, Kofuzi. Just a minute.
@@kofuzi Kofuzi, this video I took shows the condition of Alphafly I wore to run for 3,819km. ruclips.net/video/g-B4ZGrFa8o/видео.html I’m not trying to promote my channel here at all since the video is in Korean. But as a lover for Alphafly, as your fan, I just want to share my fantastic experience with Alphafly with you. I’m going to make an English video on how I ran in Alphafly for 3,819km to share with you and other people who might be interested in it. Thank you, Kofuzi. You’re my inspiration.
Oh I made one video on Alphafly in English to share after I ran for around 2,500km before. ruclips.net/video/2oztef0Jqwc/видео.html
We would like to see it too 😮
I agree with the video and especially the toe squishing part. It’s more noticeable when you’re going downhill
so i come from a cheffing background and hike. have the hoka sky kaha which is the most over the top plush shoe ive ever had under foot. i got the alpha next % and had them on for a day and went back to the kaha. this shoe is performance enhancing plain and simple. i have no idea how they have done it but this shoe is insane.
Did you wear this hiking?
@@kofuzi no running. But I happened to be wearing them for a full day as I left the house changed into perhaps the most cushioned hiking shoe ever made and it felt like a concrete slab by comparison
The zoom and the plate in these just couldn’t believe the energy return
Thanks for the great review as always! Quick question have you noticed any paint chipping or peeling around the midsole? If so, would you say that's typical wear & tear or defect?
I've now done 3 training session in the Alphaflys 7k, 15k and HM, breaking them in slowly - or rather getting my body used to the shoes slowly. These aren't my first carbon plated shoes but while it took me little to no time to adapt to the Hyperion Elite 2s or the Endorphine Pros, I feel like I'll actually have to do some 300-400k to be able to run a marathon in these.
Now here is what I like about them:
- They make me faster. The HM-training session today was an unexpected HM PB (1:38:10) which kind of shocked me since it was my first HM under 1:41:00 and I hadn't even gotten much sleep the night before.The 7k "break in run" and the second 15k session looked like threshold/fast days on strava even though I had no intention of going fast.
- The upper is not only super breathable but also holds your foot in a way that you could probably run a whole marathon with your laces untied (which is not likely to happen since the laces are also very good)
What I hate about the shoes:
- They are by no means comfortable. The 4mm drop that will actually feel like a 0mm drop because the front part of the shoe is so much harder than the back part is taking its toll on my feet and will probably require me to ditch anything else from my shoe-rotation that has a higher than 8mm heel to toe drop and do some barefoot running/walking until the big day (marathon)
- My foot arches hurt when I wear them because they are ridiculously narrow in the midfoot area. While it's not insuffrable it's also not very comfortable.
- My forefeet start to feel numb where the air pods are after about 10k. Again not a dealbreaker but not fun
- They are super loud - which makes people turn their heads at you
- They are the most ugly shoes I have ever worn
- They don't feel like running shoes. They feel like sport equipment for another sport - like rollerskates........ or a bicycle
these are by far the best looking shoes, you must be really old.
Great video! I love. this shoes! So comfortable.
They are very good
I love my pair but I also went up a half size because i wear orthotics just to make sure I have space. Plenty of space and no toe pain so I would recommend sizing up half from Your standard Nike size (which may already be 1/2 size up from other brands in my experience). I also don’t prefer a tight shoe. Would rather have toe mobility even at speed and I’m talking around 6min miles.
me too, the most durable shoes ever
Damn, you and Seth James DeMoor said the exact opposite in terms of durability. I watched his review just before yours and he said at 75 miles, he feels a noticeable difference. I’m no three hours marathon runner. I’m running Chicago this October. I have three halves and Chicago as the full. Was looking to buy these just to race in. Maybe they will hold up. I’ll give them a try. Thanks for the review.
3 half marathons and one marathon is less than 75 miles. You're good to go.
@@kofuzi well I would probably do 2-3 runs before each of those races. I wouldn’t take a new pair of sneakers out of the box and run a half or full marathon in them. But you don’t seem to have any issues at 100 miles so that gives me confidence that I’d be fine. Thanks again!
my first pair went 950km in 1 year. bought a second pair even though first was still usable, now decommissioned for leisurely walks and super comfortable for it.
Are the airpods holding up well ? Did they burst at some point ?
@@Exodianotforbidden never did i am 73-75kg male
I personally think the wear truly comes down to the amount of force put on the shoe. You look like a light weight runner which is probably why the shoe has remained in good shape. I'm 6'3'' 200lbs, and have put some good wear on my alphafly's. I'm contemplating either getting another pair of alphafly or vaporfly 2. Which would you personally reccomend buying again?
I enjoy the alphafly more than the next%
These shoes are great for my plantar fasciitis.
Great video as always! Have you tried out the Tempo Next%s? Would love your take on them!
still love mine--not quite to 100 miles yet. Thanks for the video, I was wondering if I should start running in my pair more often and get another pair for racing
Please give us 200mile update too, it can be short, just tell us if it's still raceable. Im really concerned of the durability of the airpods. Glad you confirmed they're still good after 100miles. I hear some youtube reviewers noticing drop in pop of aipods after only 50miles.
I have 2 pairs and one is in the box yet
nice
Oh man I am coming to this video late BUT I had the exact same pain points in my big toe and pinky toe on my right foot. Agree that if these weren’t an issue the shoe itself feels just about perfect! Unfortunately after losing one toenail after a race I’m gonna be retiring these babies 😅
So, ever since, I found your intro for the first time you wear the alphafly. I was hooked to your channel. I went several times to the store and take a look at these shoes. It's quite expensive but now that you wore it for 100 miles and feels still new. I am very convinced I need these. lol! BTW, I am not really going to use this as my running shoes but looking as daily shoes as I am working as a nurse. I walk hundreds of miles if I will think of how much I walk every day. 12 hours shift - 5 days a week. As I watched your channel, I am actually hoping you could show some running shoes that could potentially help nurses or profession who actually needs proper shoes. At the moment, I am holding on to my Nike react infinity. Hope I can see that one day on your channel! Thank you!
I think the zoom x invincible would be a better choice than alphafly for work. I’d also consider the Fresh Foam More v3 or the Bondi. The Bondi comes in leather or also as a slip resistant version, depending on your workplace needs
@@kofuzi thank you! You're an amazing guy! I honestly didn't thought you would reply but here you are. I used to run half marathon but got sideways due to work but I am getting motivated to run again ever since I watch your channel. Anyway, I am still binge watching your videos 😊 Thank you!
Well built and good for hundreds of miles
One more thing: all the comments on how people use the Alphafly: Maybe the only supershoe in the first 2-÷ years with decent forefoot traction. So they are my supershoe of choice for mountain trails. And another oddity: I wear a different size eCh foot: so tight! Right foot is pale green left foot is bright yellow/red. Should Las a couple more years. Ruffles have ridges.
great review!
Very nice introduce 👍
Am thinking about buying these
A spring is a spring is a spring!
people stopped fixating over this like four years ago
I am having similar issues with my shoes as well. I am not too impressed with the comfort of the shoes or the fact how they are not a snug as I thought they would be. During my Half I started having a bit of rubbing around the right big toe area. After the run was done, I had to take off the right shoes as it was irritating my toe. Also, I felt a lot of discomfort on both arches inside and outside. Overall, I did enjoy running in the shoes and I look forward to more runs in them.
Man i miss the exotic V1's, V2 was like a nerfed version and V3 already looks like a 80's casual sneaker/brick of foam.
Hi, thank you much for a great review! I'm just thinking what shoes should buy for my first marathon race, Next% 2 or Alphafly :) 3 weeks ago, I went on my first marathon trial in my life, exactly on my 42th birthday anniversary and did it in 3:11, while my goal was below 3:30, so was very very happy with that. I ran in Endorphin Pro. I plan to race officially 1st time in October and would like to try Next% 2 or Alphafly. So you would recommend Alphafly for marathon racing over Next% or Next% 2 , right? Thanks a lot, very appreciated. Your fan from Slovakia :)
Murdered a half in these. First marathon they felt like torture
This AI chat bot still hasn’t quite figured out when vicious words indicate good versus bad
Good video my friend! 👌🏻👍🏻
thanks for watching!
Even Kofuzi’s eyes are the black and grey colorway!
Great video, thanks! Would you recommend going up half a size for these? Thanks
I have these shoes they have been great in all my half marathons! But I just did the Indianapolis full marathon and on my left leg under the keen on the lower side of the leg I had major pain I think because these shoes have so much bounce that your legs twist more then in other shoes and yes in marathons these shoes kill your toe nails!
@kofuzi - did you notice you had to break them in a bit? For me, I had to get through 10-12 miles of them being ultra stiff/snappy before it felt like the whole “platform” loosened up a nudge to become race day ready. Perhaps it was me just getting used to them, but I don’t think that’s true. Anyways, loved this video! Interested to hear your thoughts! (They crunch my toes to black also during the 26.2)
I feel like I enjoyed mine right out of the box, but I could be wrong on that one. It might just be how I’m remembering them
Great review. How would you rate this shoes for people who over pronate?
Everyone who has it should have a close look at its inside airpad, I have a few fibre pillars broken.
Kofuzi,I hope u can try and review the Nike Pegasus turbo next nature please.
Review Nike vaporfly next% 2 pleasees
Great video. What's the brand of the white running tee you were running in during the intro? It looks really comfortable.
Great content! The appearance of the shoe looks thick in the bottom like the Hokas. Maybe it's just the way the camera angles it. :D
Just got a pair of these for my birthday. Ran 13 miles last week and knocked off 8 minutes from my first half. Not sure if it’s from training or the shoe, but def felt a difference.
Happy Birthday!
Just got mine today!!!! ........Now I'm trying to figure out how to live inside it..expensive!
How did you get the colorway with the pink in the back? I thought that one was specifically for Eliud Kipchoge. Anyways, great video
You should have way more subs!
thank you
I love these shoes. Much better than the Next%. My Next% died at 110 miles.
You mean Vaporfly?
@@danneh8777 yes
Only 4 runs in them so far; total of 50 miles. Like them way more than I thought I would but possibly due to confirmation bias after spending £270 on them!! Re running faster in them, I reckon yes if you have been running in bottom of the range shoes like the Saucony Jazz....but not convinced I run any faster in them compared to my Saucony Endorphin Pros or Endorphin Speeds!!!
Interesting. I'm actually significantly faster in the Alphas compared to the Endorphin Pros. I've ended up being really disappointed in the Saucony shoe. Heard such great things and they just feel a bit....flat. Obviously fine to run in but I don't think they offer the same sort of spring as the Nikes. That said, dropping £230 on the Alphas might have clouded my judgement!
Are you going to review the adios 6? It's out now already here in the Netherlands. Not sure about the USA but I'm hyped atleast and would love to know your opinion.
Thanks for the review. Did you consider going up a half size to combat the tight toe box?
I generally don’t size up or down. Changes sizes alters more than just the amount of room in the toes
I went a half size up in my Alphaflys and that did the trick on toe pain. Completed a marathon with zero rubs on the toes.
152 miles, still solid and very responsive!
Great to hear!
How do you feel regarding keeping marathon pace? You talk about a push and wonder if it forces you to a higher speed so you have a hard time keeping pace.
Question: does the heel drop in the Alphafly feel as low as 4mm feels in other shoes? I normally can't do 4mm or often even 6mm without aggravating my achilles. But the Alphafly looks squishy enough, and the forefoot looks to have enough of an upward curve, that I wonder whether it functions more like a higher drop shoe. I'm reluctant to pay such a high price for a shoe that my achilles might prevent me from using much.
same
I got some light weight hard foam heel wedges to increase the drop.
Have you tried the Alphafly V2? Is it even better? What is the best racing shoe for us to buy nowadays? Vaporfly, Alphafly, Metaspeed Sky+, Adios PRO...
A1. yes
A2. no
A3. depends on your preferences. here are mine ruclips.net/video/vQ0Oys2k0Jo/видео.html
Advise please - Got my first Alphafly V1 today. Feels extremely bouncy. Two problems if possible to advise.
1. It's not possible to do a running Knot so my heels are a bit slipping.. 🤔
2. I do feel one ankle sore after my run.🤔
(My run was 8k and I broke 2 records but the shoes "made me" do it.. Garmin 745 says load 260 Strava RE 180 and Garmin say rest 67 hour in RED 🙄. I am 60YO but had to try the Alphafly.. My bucket list) .
Running during winter months....odd no one's put "witer tire rubber" on shoes. Yet Continental tire rubber is being used on the odd shoe...I'm guessing using "dry surface tire rubber".
Also, you didn't get a pair of Nike Peg GORE-TEX for winter runs? To stay dry...
So I’m typically a wider shoe runner and I bought a pair. My toes aren’t quite getting squeezed, but the issue I have is the arch of my foot overhangs the side.
It’s giving me a slight pain which I expect to break in maybe to accommodate my arch.
Did you experience this?
Hello kofusi great review again.I want to ask you if you think the alphafly1 help me better than the next1 and the next2 who i have for speedework and 5k to half marathon race thanks for the answer
I haven't tried next 2 or alpha 2
Thanks kofusi but between next1 and alpha1 which you prefer for speedwork and race from 5k to 21k.
I have the Alphafly V1. I find the "negative drop" a problem. The back of is soft but the front is hard.. Killing my calfs. Do the front air pods get softer with time?
Oh man the stevewilldoit intro music
I’m just getting into running and have a low arch, are these great shoes for getting about 12-18 miles a week in and have good foot support?
@kofuzi How come you are not doing a review for Alphafly 2
It’s not high on my list of priorities
What is better for cardiovascularity running slow and a lot or running fast the same length?
running slow and a lot for sure man. base training is how you build your cardiovascular system and that's just easy runs.
I have been over 200km with this shoe and everythings is still intact..
nice
where do you run? It looks beautiful, id like to visit just to run that path
what is that thing on your shoes while your running?
Would you know if there is a difference on the overall size and feel between the women vs men Alphafly?
Going to run Tunnel Light Marathon in September. I am have both VP Next% and Alphafly but worry that rocks may get stuck in the holes between the Alphafly pods. Any suggestions?
Mine already have chunks of heel missing only after 60km. So mad.
Sorry to hear that. Perhaps you can contact customer service?
How about the 4mm drop? Does anyone have any thoughts about transitioning from say a 10mm Vaporfly or an 8mm Saucony Speed? If you are planning on racing in the Alphafly's would you recommend finding a trainer close to the 4mm drop height to help your calves and achilleas adapt? Did anybody just use the Alphafly's on race day and find calf/achilleas pain?
same concern
Was wondering the same. I ran in the 4mm drop Kinvaras for years until I started running in the Endorphine Speed. Took a few runs, but I adapted to the 8mm drop and really like the speed roll. The Vaporfly and the Alphafly are both supposed to have the speed roll technology…just wonder how it feels with less drop.
4mm? Old guy here so heel striker but this is zero drop, maybe minus. Earth shoe maybe?