Hi Matt.....thanks for the video! At the end of the April, I ran the Mississauga Marathon. I was able to use the Alphafly 3's during that race for the first time. I also have the VF 3's....awesome shoe......but I chose the AF's because of the extra cushioning. The AF's didn't disappoint. They felt great during the marathon....especially in the later stages and even on a very hot day....propelled me to a PB. As well, after the race and in the days after, I felt no soreness in my legs. I plan on using them for both of my fall marathons. All the best!

@its_Matt_B_

13 күн бұрын

Nice going with the PB in the AF3s! That feeling you described, or not feeling, is the very best benefit of super shoes! It’s great when we don’t feel absolutely thrashed after a marathon! Which two fall races are on your schedule?

Thanks for the review Matt, I love version one of this shoe (have 3 pairs) it works well for me, I have a pair of version two (it’s ok), I can’t justify getting this version at moment but love the color!

@its_Matt_B_

9 күн бұрын

I didn't run in v1, but it seems to be the most highly thought of version! I'm glad to hear it works so well for you! I get not being able to justify a new pair, atm. Don't worry; you'll come up with the justification soon enough! 🤣

I took it for a spin and LOVED it - felt much lighter than the first edition! Yea, hyped, but for a reason!👍

@its_Matt_B_

13 күн бұрын

Nice! It sure is a fun shoe to run in!

I'll be running Erie Marathon in September and then Chicago. Hoping for my first sub 3 at one of those two. 😊

@its_Matt_B_

13 күн бұрын

Oooh! Very cool! Good luck! Running your first sub 3 is a huge deal!!

With the very narrow heel, I think that later into the race when fatigue sets in and the form breaks down, that heel strikers might struggle with this shoe. Mercifully, I'm a mid to forefoot striker. Thx, Matt.

@its_Matt_B_

13 күн бұрын

Yep, you may be right! It sure feels good while us heel strikers can maintain good form!

@Wings_nut

13 күн бұрын

@@its_Matt_B_ 👍

Well done for Nike to send Matt!!! I'm truly excited to race in this shoe in the fall. I have run in it a couple times but since my high hamstring insertion, I've been stuck going EZ pace so no AF3 miles. It really was magical and I've been really happy with the AF V1 for all my marathons except the last one, VF 3. Huge PB/PR. LOL Still needed the AF3!!!

@its_Matt_B_

13 күн бұрын

What’s your timeframe on getting back to some speed, Jim? Also, which race are you running in the fall?

@jimoconnor8597

13 күн бұрын

@@its_Matt_B_ Just taking it day by day really. It's been 3.5 weeks since I shut down anything other than Z2. I do "butt exercises" everyday and added isometric exercises in last week. Making progress but sometimes these can last months, not weeks. Anyway, I'll be running the 26.2 in Sydney Australia in September for the Marathon Majors AG World championships. My 3:08 at CIM got my an auto invite. Probably will just be a long run as I had already scheduled Chicago in early October for a 3:05 attempt. Then, as a crazy add on, I signed up for the Daytona 100 in December. Just going to enjoy the scenery from Jacksonville to Daytona!

@its_Matt_B_

13 күн бұрын

@@jimoconnor8597 wow! You really need to focus on healing! You’ve got a heavy schedule! I’m excited for you! You’ve got some bucket-list things coming up!

@jimoconnor8597

13 күн бұрын

@@its_Matt_B_ Things were going along soooo good and then this. Its all good. I'm still getting 50-60 miles a week of Z2 work in for 5 days of running. Once I heal up and add in specificity, I'll be ready to crush things. Aerobic base is huge right now. This may have just been a blessing in disguise.

Eddbud is also having some squeaking issues with the pods. He posts pictures with WD40 next to the shoe. I am a heel lander but my Marathon PR came in Alphafly 1. I really like 6-8mm drop and with 4mm drop Alphafly 1 was like negative drop while walking but felt normal when running. It worked for me. I think more than propulsion, the plate was just providing stability for me and pods and foam gave me the energy return and prevented the fatigue from setting in. I still have that Alphafly with me and will probably going to run another marathon in them. My second pair of Alphafly 1 developed a vertical crack in the foam so I had to send it back to Nike (awesome warranty). I ran my 10K and HM PR in Vaporfly 2. I do have Vaporfly 3 and I am considering running my next marathon in them as they are a bit more stable for me. I would like to try Alphafly 3 sometime but I will wait for some sort of deal and it could be a long wait but I do have more super shoes than I need anyway. I recent also got a pair of Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2.

@its_Matt_B_

13 күн бұрын

It’s a tricky balance between the release of so many awesome running shoes and fiscal responsibility. 🤣 Good to hear you’ve had such success in the AF1 with your marathon PR and I’m a little surprised you ran your shorter PRs in the VF2s. I suppose it’s more a matter of the shoes you chose on the day rather than a specific shoe being ideal at a specific distance. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@TolunayOrkun

13 күн бұрын

@@its_Matt_B_ I am not sure I can maintain form in VF2 the marathon distance. I think, VF3 is a bit more stable platform for but I will definitely test them in a shorter race first.

Awesome review. I'm still testing them out and as a heel striker and not the most coordinated or fast runner...I am prob going to come to a similar conclusion....

@its_Matt_B_

6 күн бұрын

I think most heel strikers will be in the same boat! It's still a great shoe, but perhaps not ideal!

I have the AF3 and the VF3, and love them both more than any other shoes I own (which is many). Every time I lace the AF3 up, I wind up improving on my times. Perhaps it's placebo, but I just want to go faster. I wish Nike would build a shoe with zoom X, this style upper, and a carbon plate with a more robust outsole for training. I'm know the AF3 and VF3 won't last which is why I don't use them for daily use. The Zoom Fly 5 is not the answer, it doesn't feel anything like these shoes and recycled zoom X is a joke in comparison. Maybe if the fix the Zoom Fly and make it a proper super trainer in the next version.... they really need a trainer alongside the next % line up.

@its_Matt_B_

12 күн бұрын

You’re not wrong about Nike needing a solid super trainer to partner with their race day options. 🤞

Another great review! I haven’t experienced any of the Nike super shoes since the 4%s. I’ve got a lot of catching up to do! 😂 these look great. Definitely question my ability to keep up on the mid to forefoot later in the race.

@its_Matt_B_

12 күн бұрын

The OG 4% was instantly a classic. I’ll never get rid of my pair! 🤩 It can sure be a challenge to take everything this shoe wants to give!

Great review, I am feeling that the air pods move backwards in every new model? Good for me as a heel striker and slow runner. V1 I added a heel wedge of 8mm.. V2 drop perfect and pods location more backward so better for me.

@its_Matt_B_

13 күн бұрын

This is my first AF so I can’t weigh in. I’m taking your word for it!

Hey Matt. I’m the second view! Thanks for a great review. 😀

@its_Matt_B_

13 күн бұрын

Nice going getting that early view in, Kev! My vids usually drop at 0930 ET, so set an alarm and get that #1 spot! 😁

My worst race ever was in the alphafly V3 and my best was in alphafly V-1..pretty much the same upper but the biggest change was the drop went from 4mm to 8mm..the higher drop is also the only shoe that ever gave me hamstring cramping while racing..I think it's a good 5k or 10k shoe but definitely not a 1/2 or full marathon shoe for me ..

@its_Matt_B_

13 күн бұрын

So you're saying your worst race ever was in the same shoe that holds the world record at the marathon?🤣Nike must be doing something right, but this brings up an excellent reminder that no every super shoe is right for every runner. You attribute your performance to the higher drop where as for me the shortcoming with the AF3 is the geometry. One day we'll each have bespoke shoes tailored specifically for us for each distance!

Would the upper loosen up after a few runs? In Nike store, I tried size 7 and my toes are a bit tight together . I tried size 7.5, while toes can move freely, I felt a bit of heel slip and I needed to tie the shoes laces down a lot. So not sure what size I should go for. I run in novablast 4, NB1080 and gel nimbus 25 all in size 7.5, which is half size larger than my non-running trainers.

@its_Matt_B_

12 күн бұрын

In my experience the upper has stayed tight. It sounds as if 7.5 would be a good bet. Keep those feet as comfortable as possible!

@Gymclasszero_c

12 күн бұрын

@@its_Matt_B_ thank you for prompt reply. Yea, that’s what I am leaning towards

I’m US9.5 on VF3, Sky Paris, and Cielo X1. Should I get the same size on AF3?

@its_Matt_B_

13 күн бұрын

Based on my experience, yes. I wear the same size in everything you mentioned.

Outsole is not durable unlike supershoes from other brands.

@its_Matt_B_

13 күн бұрын

There is adequate durability for forefoot strikers. Things get worn down pretty quick for heel strikers. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@elvyskennethmiguel8817

13 күн бұрын

@@its_Matt_B_ they shouldve used the same rubber material. Not all runners are forefoot strikers. I have one and it really worn out the outer heel outsole even just for a break in run and i am on the track and not on the road.

@its_Matt_B_

13 күн бұрын

@@elvyskennethmiguel8817 Yeah, I agree! The same thing happens for me with that rear outside edge!

They seem to work for so many people, but man these are ugly. Personal opinion ofc.

@its_Matt_B_

12 күн бұрын

They may be ugly, but they’re not boring. The excitement these shoes convey overcomes any aesthetic subjectiveness (IMO)

@justoutlaw6423

12 күн бұрын

@@its_Matt_B_ OFC, it's subjective but a lot better looking fun shoes around.