![]() Final thoughts about the Alphafly Next%Īt $275, this shoe is insanely pricey for a race-day-only shoe. Even so, I still felt like they were not tight enough to feel secure. I had to crank the laces down very tight to feel a sense of security. The entire upper is in one piece and there is no tongue. To provide a heel lockdown, there is an extra cushion on the back of the heel, just below the collar. The laces are extremely lightweight, and there are no extra holes at the top to keep the heel in place. The grip is superb, assuming you land on the forefoot where the largest amount of rubber outsole is. There is no “breaking-in” period for these shoes, as they are stiff and prolonged running would only wear down the outsole and foam. But, considering the hefty price tag, I would save them for the special occasion of taking down personal records. Decent durabilityĪfter a few runs, I do not notice any wear and tear, so I suspect they might last anywhere from 150 to 300 miles. For a clunkier, high stack height shoe with air pods, these shoes are surprisingly light. The upper is see-through breathable mesh, the foam is the lightest there is, leaving the only place for extra weight in the Zoom Air pods. While these are not the lightest racing shoes made by Nike or other manufacturers, they are extremely lightweight considering all of the technology included. I wear a size 12 and the shoe weighs 264 grams (9.3 oz). The upper is simply unable to handle quick turns. ![]() While track surfaces combined with the bounciness of the shoes provided a terrific surface for speed, the turns on the track caused some instability. I tested this shoe on a number of different surfaces, including asphalt, concrete, and track. ![]() The Alphafly Next% is unstable for quick turns If you are not planning to race your best, take down your PB, or give it your all, I would save these for a later day. But, because they cannot last hundreds and hundreds of miles, and because they are somewhat expensive, it is best to preserve them for race day. It is a good idea to try the shoes on for several miles just to make sure you know what to expect on race day. The Nike Alphafly Next% is a race-day-only shoe This does not take a lot of load off the calf, so if you are accustomed to a higher drop, you might not like this shoe. The stack height is 39mm in the heel and 35mm in the forefoot, providing a 4mm drop. Not for runners who prefer higher heel-to-toe drop I didn’t even feel comfortable walking in them. These shoes are built for speed, nothing else. The toebox is wide enough to allow ample movement and flexibility, but the midfoot is locked down tight. Again, this is due to the extremely narrow "waisted" midfoot and the pressure put on the inside of my arches after a workout. The only hot spot I noticed was after an 8.5-mile speed workout, the inside of my left arch had some discomfort. Once I do, though, they perfectly hug my feet. The midfoot is extremely narrow that I have a difficult time getting the shoes on my feet. The shoe length is perfect and it fits snugly around my feet. They make you want to run fast, even forcing you into a forward-moving, mid to forefoot landing, propelling you with a responsive boost. These shoes are the lightest, bounciest shoes I have ever worn. Your browser does not support the video tag.
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