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Nike’s competitive advantage lies in our speed system — a unique combination of Air Zoom units, ZoomX foam, and a carbon fiber Flyplate that propels the Alphafly forward.The Nike Alphafly 3 is the lightest and most extensively tested Alphafly to date, endorsed by elite marathoners and fueled by Nike Air Zoom to help runners of all levels break barriers in the marathon.During its development, the Alphafly 3 assisted Nike athlete Kelvin Kiptum in setting a new marathon world record with a time of 2:00:35.The core of the Alphafly remains unchanged — a triple threat of Air Zoom units, a carbon Flyplate, and ZoomX foam — but the overall system has been fine-tuned to optimize and enhance benefits for athletes.Key updates include a continuous bottom for a smoother heel-to-toe transition, a wider full-length carbon fiber Flyplate for a propulsive, stable ride, a new Fast Shot outsole for optimal traction, and a new Atomknit 3.0 upper for improved containment, breathability, and midfoot support.In September 2019, the landscape of marathon racing was forever changed. Nike athlete Eliud Kipchoge broke the elusive 2-hour marathon barrier, inspiring the world and proving that human potential knows no limits. A groundbreaking footwear innovation, a prototype of the Nike Alphafly NEXT%, played a role in Eliud’s historic run, ushering in a new footwear era.
Five years later, Nike athletes and the Nike Alphafly continue to lead the way.
Embarking on the next phase of Nike's commitment to innovation for all runners, the new Nike Alphafly 3 brings marathon speed to surpass perceived limits. It stands as the lightest and most tested Alphafly ever, endorsed by elite marathoners and powered by Nike Air Zoom to help athletes break barriers in the marathon at any pace.
Nike Air, since its inception, has been integral to Nike's culture of innovation. We persistently push the boundaries of what's achievable with Air in ways tailored to specific sports and athlete requirements.
An early version of the Nike Alphafly 3 made its debut in the spring of 2023 on the feet of some of the world's top marathoners during the shoe's official World Athletics development window. In Chicago, Kelvin Kiptum set the new marathon world record with a time of 2:00:35. Sifan Hassan won her debut in London and then ran the second-fastest women's marathon of all time, also in Chicago. Eliud triumphed in the Berlin Marathon for a record-setting fifth time.
The Nike footwear team aimed to refine the Alphafly's engine, catering to both elite and everyday marathoners while retaining the elements runners loved about the shoe. Their focus was on maximizing stability, comfort, and a propulsive ride for covering 26.2 miles in a lightweight design.
Key updates include:
Improved TransitionThe Nike Alphafly 3 features the same high-stack ZoomX foam midsole marathoners love for lightweight cushioning mile after mile.For the first time, the Alphafly 3 connects the heel and forefoot with one continuous bottom, offering varying foot-strike patterns a smoother heel-to-toe transition regardless of the runner's pace.A new lightweight Fast Shot outsole ensures optimal traction and grip.Energy Return and PropulsionDual Nike Air Zoom units in the forefoot cushion impact with the road and return energy to the runner, launching you into your next step.A wider full-length carbon fiber Flyplate delivers a propulsive, stable ride.Comfort and ContainmentInsights and feedback from the largest-ever women's testing pool for a Nike racing shoe helped improve the comfort of the Alphafly for all marathoners.
An all-new last was used to improve arch comfort and reduce rubbing throughout the foot, while a new molded sock liner was created to support the new lower-profile arch.A new Atomknit 3.0 upper offers improved containment, breathability, and midfoot support in a lightweight, breathable design.Lofted Flyknit heel pods offer padding in the heel and lower Achilles.A redesigned lacing system creates a softer fit on the top of the foot by integrating the eye stays in the Atomknit upper.The Nike Alphafly 3 debuts in the brand's iconic "Prototype" colorway, a nod to Nike's development process of testing with athletes. The all-white silhouette features pops of color highlighting the dual Air Zoom units in the forefoot, an athlete wear-test number (20820-4) on the lateral midsole, and "V62" on the Atomknit upper signifying the number of upper iterations.
The "Prototype" colorway of the Nike Alphafly 3 is available beginning January 4, 2024, at nike.com, on the Nike app, and at select running specialty stores. More colorways will follow.
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