Huge fan of the AF V1 and the Prime X so I just got the AAP3 in to test (30% discount from Adidas). AF has been my marathon go-to this year with 3 back-to-back-to-back blocks/races. Never disappointed by V1 so I'm guessing V2 will be phenomenal. The Prime X has gotten most of my longer miles with pace. Hoping the AAP3 will be a faster version of the Prime X.
I never run in the Alphafly. Being a slow 🐌🐌🐌 runner I am on the fence if to get Alphafly V1 to try as it's under €200 now.. Like you I am a bit of a heel striker.. Waist of money on a 10 min mile run.. I do run about 50k+ per week.
In my opinion every runner should experience the Alphafly! Nothing compares any I have a LOT of different shoes. They have got me all my best times this year from 5k upwards
@@pauldelaney4186 I agree Paul, I love mine. Easily the best running shoe I have and I have over 15 pair of running shoes...lol I.P, they aren't just for speed, they will also help save your knees and joints. I understand they are quite pricy but if you have the coins, I recommend at least buying a pair.
IMO the alphafly V1 is the best shoe there is for longer runs and racing..it is comfortable at any speed but I do think it feels best if you are up on the front 1/2 of the midsole..it's very easy on your feet and joints and really squishy in the heel..a heel striker will like the squishyness but it might feel like you're running uphill cos the drop is relatively low..reminds me of the altra zero drop shoes..they are comfortable but it takes more work for the same pace and alphafly V1 are the same way..it's almost like 2 different shoes depending if you are a mid/forefoot runner or heel runner..also they seem to be much more durable than the vaporfly, especially for heel wear..
I just ordered the Alphafly 2 here in Australia.. For some reason they are basically the same price as Nike didn't increase the price of the alphafly 2 compared to the alphafly 1. Great comparison though. I have just done first run in the Takumi Sen 8 and probably keep that for Park runs.
@@m.ch4rmaland3r10 yeah, I just did 9km run so far and from what I hear it's going to break in after 20-30km. But pretty fast. Definitely compared to shoes like speed 2 it's more built for speed and wouldn't daily. I'm not that fast though and was doing 4.30 km pace. Need to do a 5k to really judge.
AFN%2 is Waaaaay better than V1 (much more stable and natural feeling) Amazed how my legs felt after a HM/10K progression run yesterday.................The Choice for NYC Marathon in Nov is between AFN%2, VFN%2, Prime X and Deviate Nitro Elite.... need to see which feels better at 18 miles+ 9each have components better than the other)......Need to find which one will be my best friend when legs decide to go AWOL.
Curious how the Alphafly 2 has been getting so many bad reviews and a few good reviews, is this a running style, pace thing? Or more down to shoe company preference bias (even if it is subconscious)?
I think you will find it is the Adidas, it has just won the World Championships so clearly will work just as well on the average joe. The Nike looked painfully heavy.
Generally not wise just to go with whatever the people winning marathons wear, since Nike and Adi have all the big hitters locked up! That said, interesting Tola wore the Adios Pro 2, not the 3, from what I (Nick) could tell!
So you basically just cut and pasted two different shoe reviews together. Yes we noticed and yes it is annoying. No new information to clean here as I've seen the other two reviews individually. I feel ripped off. What a waste of my time.
Hi Stephen, thanks for watching. All our vs videos are new content but of course cover similar ground to the reviews of the shoes involved. We always aim to do lots of comparisons in the full reviews, but many people only search for ‘vs’ vids, which is why we do them too
This guy is such a great at describing and making me feel the shoe without trying it on
Wish that the SC Elite 3 would come out this calendar year to truly get a comparison between the major shoe brands race options
Have both love both and agree with your assessment love your reviews keep them coming
Are the Adios Pro 3 wider than the Alpha and Vapors? I bought a Vaporfly and they just were to narrow, I even went a half size up.
Huge fan of the AF V1 and the Prime X so I just got the AAP3 in to test (30% discount from Adidas). AF has been my marathon go-to this year with 3 back-to-back-to-back blocks/races. Never disappointed by V1 so I'm guessing V2 will be phenomenal. The Prime X has gotten most of my longer miles with pace. Hoping the AAP3 will be a faster version of the Prime X.
You'll find with the Adidas it'll take time to break in, my Takumi Sen 8 are close to 100 miles in, and they feel amazing.
I'ma get the adiós it looks insane
I never run in the Alphafly. Being a slow 🐌🐌🐌 runner I am on the fence if to get Alphafly V1 to try as it's under €200 now.. Like you I am a bit of a heel striker.. Waist of money on a 10 min mile run.. I do run about 50k+ per week.
In my opinion every runner should experience the Alphafly! Nothing compares any I have a LOT of different shoes. They have got me all my best times this year from 5k upwards
@@pauldelaney4186 I agree Paul, I love mine. Easily the best running shoe I have and I have over 15 pair of running shoes...lol I.P, they aren't just for speed, they will also help save your knees and joints. I understand they are quite pricy but if you have the coins, I recommend at least buying a pair.
IMO the alphafly V1 is the best shoe there is for longer runs and racing..it is comfortable at any speed but I do think it feels best if you are up on the front 1/2 of the midsole..it's very easy on your feet and joints and really squishy in the heel..a heel striker will like the squishyness but it might feel like you're running uphill cos the drop is relatively low..reminds me of the altra zero drop shoes..they are comfortable but it takes more work for the same pace and alphafly V1 are the same way..it's almost like 2 different shoes depending if you are a mid/forefoot runner or heel runner..also they seem to be much more durable than the vaporfly, especially for heel wear..
Alfafly and Vaporfly came to Belgrade at same time; i came in because of A but go out whit V1
I love addidas running shoes sir......
Strange, I find the Alphafly v2 much more stable than any other super shoes. V1 not so much, but v2 is really stable for me b
Adios pro 3 any day over alphafly. The latter is more comfortable, less noisy and not clunky on the foot. Aesthetically too, pro 3 wins.
I just ordered the Alphafly 2 here in Australia.. For some reason they are basically the same price as Nike didn't increase the price of the alphafly 2 compared to the alphafly 1.
Great comparison though. I have just done first run in the Takumi Sen 8 and probably keep that for Park runs.
Hey David, did the tekumi sen8 took km to feel good?
@@m.ch4rmaland3r10 yeah, I just did 9km run so far and from what I hear it's going to break in after 20-30km.
But pretty fast.
Definitely compared to shoes like speed 2 it's more built for speed and wouldn't daily. I'm not that fast though and was doing 4.30 km pace. Need to do a 5k to really judge.
Random unrelated question (sorry), which long shorts were you wearing in the clips? Thought it might have been Saysky, but I don't think so?
Can you do Adios pro 3 vs Metaspeed sky plus?
I felt like in your solo Pro 3 review you said it wasn't that bouncy but in this one you think it is (but not quite as much as the Alphafly)
He looks defo happier with AF2, judging from his facial expression and comments.
Is it possible to make a Runner Knot with the laces? I don't think it's possible..
Alphafly 2 vs Endorphin Pro 3? 🤔
AFN%2 is Waaaaay better than V1 (much more stable and natural feeling) Amazed how my legs felt after a HM/10K progression run yesterday.................The Choice for NYC Marathon in Nov is between AFN%2, VFN%2, Prime X and Deviate Nitro Elite.... need to see which feels better at 18 miles+ 9each have components better than the other)......Need to find which one will be my best friend when legs decide to go AWOL.
did you experience any blister?
@@AminAbdullah-c2v slight rubbing at heel, but I usually apply KT tape prior to a run which stops it (easy fix) and no issues.
Just ran my best half marathon in the AAP3. Way more comfortable than the 2, and a better lace up too!
i think i will do the same in october (sub 90’) can you compare them whit Vaporfly next%?
Curious how the Alphafly 2 has been getting so many bad reviews and a few good reviews, is this a running style, pace thing? Or more down to shoe company preference bias (even if it is subconscious)?
Heard the 2s are a bit heavier and bulkier.
Aswell as if you arent running faster enough you can't utilize the bubble and the plate as well as faster athletes.
I prefer adidas to Nike
And I compare Nike to Adidas...wanna fight??? lol JK Enjoy your day!
Me too! Adis #1
Who's here after boston marathon
Top 3 winners wore adios pro 3 😂
I think you will find it is the Adidas, it has just won the World Championships so clearly will work just as well on the average joe. The Nike looked painfully heavy.
Generally not wise just to go with whatever the people winning marathons wear, since Nike and Adi have all the big hitters locked up! That said, interesting Tola wore the Adios Pro 2, not the 3, from what I (Nick) could tell!
@@TheRunTesters Also not wise to have no sense of humour. The point being currently there is no best shoe, it is what works for you.
Good stuff Keith!
@@ramore1000 i dont think you know the definition of humour lmao. What a 🤡
Also, how on Earth could an Adidas Pro 3 even begin to compete with an alphafly 2? Pretty mismatched from the get-go, I would say. Would you? Hmmm...
Why would they be mismatched? Both carbon plate marathon shoes, the best options from Adidas and Nike
So you basically just cut and pasted two different shoe reviews together. Yes we noticed and yes it is annoying. No new information to clean here as I've seen the other two reviews individually. I feel ripped off. What a waste of my time.
Hi Stephen, thanks for watching. All our vs videos are new content but of course cover similar ground to the reviews of the shoes involved. We always aim to do lots of comparisons in the full reviews, but many people only search for ‘vs’ vids, which is why we do them too
So you complain about the content the title says it’s about? Nice.