Nike Alphafly 2

Nike Alphafly 2

Price$275
Weight8.3oz / 235g
Drop8mm
TypeRacing
Stack height40mm / 32mm
Pros & cons
✓ What testers liked
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    Plush Comfort & ZoomX Cushioning (47.4%): High stack of ZoomX foam absorbing heavy road impact and providing maximum underfoot comfort over long distance efforts.
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    Aesthetics (34.5%): Highly distinctive, bold race profile and eye-catching colorways.
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    Performance (26.9%): Mechanical propulsion from the full-length carbon plate and aggressive forefoot rocker helping runners maintain race pace.
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    Breathability (26.9%): Lightweight AtomKnit upper offering good ventilation and foot containment.
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    Bounce, Energy Return & Air Pods (22.2%): Responsive springy propulsion and trampoline-like pop off the dual forefoot Zoom Air pods.
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    Platform Stability & Wide Base (21.1%): Wider forefoot and heel base providing noticeably improved cornering stability compared to the original Alphafly 1.
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    Lightweight Construction (19.9%): Relatively lightweight build considering the massive stack height and dual Zoom Air units.
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    Joint Relief & Fatigue Reduction (12.6%): Significant impact dampening that protects knees, calves, and ankles from post-run muscular soreness.
✕ Where it falls short
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    Durability (36.8%): Forefoot rubber separation, heel foam winglet tearing, and rapid outsole tread disintegration.
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    Sizing & Fit: Runs Small / Narrow (26.3%): Snug fit, tight toe box, and narrow midfoot requiring runners to size up by half a size.
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    Severe Midfoot Arch Digging & Pain (20.2%): High, rigid carbon plate and narrow midfoot cutout digging sharply into the arch causing friction, blisters, and pain.
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    Difficulty Putting On & Tight Upper Entry (13.2%): Rigid, integrated Flyknit collar making step-in entry extremely difficult, often requiring a shoe horn.
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    Heavy Weight & Bulky Feel (9.4%): Added weight from the widened base and rubber outsole making the shoe feel noticeably heavier and chunkier than Alphafly 1 and 3.
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    Value (5.8%): High retail price tag ($275+) coupled with short sole lifespan making the cost-per-mile difficult to justify.
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    Noise (3.5%): Distinctive acoustic slap and squeaking sound when striking flat road surfaces.
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AnonymousLikeSep 28, 2024
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AnonymousLoveJun 1, 2023
Running is great!
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