Nice review. Thanks. It really helped me out. I was very frustrated that I could not get the heel to fit/snug in. Especially the right foot had a very "loose" feeling. I was lucky to get a new pair of next% (1) and next% 2 at the same time. After trying them, I find the next% 1 as a better fit that the next%2, so I returned the V2 back to Nike. Maybe it is because I am used to the zoomfly 3, but I find the V1 more cushion and with more "spring" in it also and the laces were more easy to get in place. The breaking point for me was the "loose" heel feeling. Funny thing is, that I just experience the same thing with Nike Pegasus 37. Old version had a nice fit on the heel, but the new pair I got, I cannot get the heel to be held in place. Do not know if nike change supplier or overall design on fabric, but eventually I gave up on them. Need to find some new mileage shoes, any suggestions?

Just got these for cheap. Can’t wait to try them out

Thanks. I had some right Achilles pain too in the V1 managed to work round it during a marathon by loosing it a bit but then I got a blister (which was better than the Achilles pain) I was considering trying the v2 a half size up. Still loved the shoes performance. Def advise practicing and tinkering with before any big race.

@TheRunTesters

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that Alan. (Kieran here). Not sure going half a size up would have fixed the rubbing I experienced. But these are definitely shoes you need to pay close attention to lacing well. I think some shoes you can whack on and get away with it, these you need to spend a bit of time adjusting the fit.

great review! would you suggest 'wearing-it-in' on some initial runs so that your feet get used to it and to avoid blisters, and then put it away until race day?

I'd custom order this shoe via the By You option and spec the "speed lace". Avoids having to stop and readjust the lacing. Uses one of those "piston-lock" itmes you see on jacckets, exercise pants...etc.

Just got this shoe on Black Friday sale. I find it tight in my normal size with socks. Without socks it’s perfect! I’ll probably wear some ultra lightweight socks for racing in these.

Great shoe. Biggest problem is that the lateral midsole - black rubber - wears out really quick.

do you think its good shoe for flat feeter ? or maybe vaporfly 1 is better because the better lockdown?

Great review guys. I’m lucky enough to have the vaporfly and the Alphafly and a marathon race on in three weeks - still really undecided about which to pick for the race...

@TheRunTesters

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it’s a tough choice haha! I (Nick) was happy with the Alphafly in my marathon at the weekend, but it does feel a lot of shoe at times. I’m going to do a VS video on them with more detail, hopefully may help. The good news is either way you’re going to be running in a great marathon shoe!

@38sep

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRunTesters thanks so much for the reply Nick and hope your marathon went well. Both great shoes definitely - I find the alphas help me to roll on with a really smooth pace and let me legs recover really quickly but I’ve found them a little uncomfortable in the toe box on one side and underfoot after a couple of hours. Vaporfly seems to ‘bottom out’ a little more for me but no issues with comfort. Close call!

@mechadriver5088

3 жыл бұрын

@@38sep Interesting, I have the same issue with the alphafly and the toes on one foot. Not sure why given it feels like there is a lot of room. Maybe slipping/moving.

@TheRunTesters

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, the marathon went well, 2:29 for a big PB :) I definitely find the Alphas make for a smooth run during those longer events, I only get underfoot pain in the shoe at the start of my run interestingly, it goes away quickly. And no problems with the toes for me. Def a close call!

Interesting you both had the same heel issue, I might just stick a plaster on as a little extra protection. I can't wait for races to come back, it's odd but I don't want to waste them on training! Love the fact there was a price drop plus I got an additional 25% off with the Nike birthday code.

@TheRunTesters

3 жыл бұрын

It was on the same foot too. Maybe Kieran just had sympathy pains for Nick. Like non-identical running twins.

Awesome review!!!! Do you know when Alphafly V2 is gonna be released?

@TheRunTesters

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Not sure on the Alphafly 2, I (Nick) don’t expect it anytime soon though

The Next%2 light blue just launched in my country and was sold out in mins. I failed to get a pair. Then, strangely the Next%1 then suddenly became readily available in my size, common US10.5. Usually they are all sold out within mins. Even stranger, now I am not prepared to buy 🤣. The Next%1 still selling at US$250, and I want to wait for the cheaper Next%2 but I'm not sure how long I have to wait. So Kieran was spot on, it depends on which pair you get your hands on, just grab it either.

@TheRunTesters

3 жыл бұрын

It's an odd one that the V1 are more expensive. Sort of feels odd to pay more for something that's older but that scarcity is likely to see a bunch of V1s still being sold.

Great review. Just got a pair, $105 + tax US. How many miles for you?

Whats the sizing like,for flat feet should i go up half a size?

Thanks for the video. Since I started wearing Vaporfly and Alphafly I have seem to develop some knee strain. Yes I had good runs in them and was faster but maybe I am landing more on the forefoot as usual. Do you know perhaps anything about this (potential) issue?cheers

@TheRunTesters

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, sorry to hear you've had some knee issues. This isn't something we've found ourselves with these shoes but with so much going on underfoot with these shoes, it's possible it'd have an impact if you're not used to running in them/you notice they make you run differently.

Thanks guys! Really enjoying your reviews. I have the original Pegasus turbo for all distances. They aren't in bad shape so I may keep them for more training. Is the new Vaporfly 2 a good successor (from Nike) to the turbo? As they don't make it anymore I'm not sure which shoe from Nike I should look at? Many thanks for your advice

@TheRunTesters

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you're enjoying the reviews! So the Vaporfly is more of a pure racer than the Peg Turbo, so I (Nick) wouldn't use it for lots of training like I would the Turbo (it's less stable, less durable, that kind of thing). But it is a step up when it comes to race day, so you could train in the Turbo and race in the Vaporfly. Nike hasn't really got a shoe that replaces the Peg Turbo in my mind (still hoping they might bring it back!), the best option when it comes to that is the Saucony Endorphin Speed for me.

@gazpritchard82

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRunTesters thanks Nick! I've watched your review of the new zoom x invincible run too with interest as the turbo successor, but I think these clearly offer great cushioning, they aren't the answer either. I'm leaning towards the Vaporfly as the best race day alternative especially given the price difference over the Alphafly now.

@chocolatechow7697

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, I love my turbos ( turbo 2 not so much ) . I have used them for race day too. I am still waiting for my Endorphin Icon Speed from Canada so I cant comment on that ; I am using Asics Novablast as my everyday shoes now. And contrary to some other runners, I don't have problem with its stability issue. ( & yes, please bring Turbo back )

@TheRunTesters

3 жыл бұрын

Yep the Invincible is more a pure easy shoe than the Turbo. Real shame that Nike haven't brought out a Turbo 3, we might start a campaign!

@gazpritchard82

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRunTesters quick update, I've treated myself and ordered the new VF2 in blue. If it goes to plan I'll keep the turbo and I've got the peg 37 as a daily too. Thanks again and keep up the great work.

Back here after Black Friday to justify another running shoe purchase to myself 😬😅

I’m having the heel rub issue as well on my right foot. Any advice for a solution on marathon runs? I did 20k the other day and it caused a sore on my heel. I adore this shoe, though.

@TheRunTesters

3 жыл бұрын

That's interesting. It's been the right heel for both of us too. Thicker socks, plasters on the area that rubs, perhaps applying some vaseline to the outside and inside of the sock and then just trying to make sure the foot is tightened in the shoe are the things we'll be be trying next time out.

@TheRunTesters

3 жыл бұрын

For my marathon I (Nick) went with a plaster plus zinc oxide tape over the area, worked well!

@bmd6343

3 жыл бұрын

Try surgical tape. It’s considerably cheaper than plasters, and far more adhesive, won’t slip with sweat/rain. I use this to avoid any nipple irritation in cold or humid weather and works brilliantly.

Are the N%2 worth getting as one shoe as part of a rotation & if so, where would they sit? Threshold, long run, tempo pace?

@TheRunTesters

3 жыл бұрын

They're a shoe you'd need a rotation for yep, and they're really best used for racing/speed sessions/key long runs ahead of an event, that kind of thing. You'd probably want at least one more durable workhorse shoe alongside them to do the bulk of your training in.

@FernandoFlores-xt7mr

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRunTesters Will the endorphins speed be able to be this work horse? Or should I look for other option?

Hi Nick/Kieran, I still have miles in my pair of V1, is there enough difference to warrant buying a pair of V2?

@TheRunTesters

3 жыл бұрын

I'd (Nick) say no, unless you're having problems with the upper on the V1, the overall performance is very similar!

@TheHutchRuns

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRunTesters the upper is still fine, I also have Endorphin Pro with minimal miles on them and Adidas Adizero Adios Pro with less wear than the Nike so think I’ll be okay 👌 Thanks!

@TheRunTesters

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you’re well set :)

Is this shoe good for 5k in 17 min

Wondering what app you are using on your watch and phone? Thanks

@TheRunTesters

3 жыл бұрын

Hi I (Nick) use the WorkOutDoors app on my Apple Watch, it's great. We have a video on it here kzread.info/dash/bejne/mquepdGTd6Xemaw.html

@RM-hy4so

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRunTesters thanks, appreciate it.

do you have the asics sky? How do they compare?

@TheRunTesters

3 жыл бұрын

We don’t have the Sky in yet unfortunately, post delays! We will be comparing them for sure though

Have you tried the Metaspeed, Nick?😀

@TheRunTesters

3 жыл бұрын

Afraid not! Our shoes have been delayed, frustrating because it seems like a great shoe.

So Next% or ASICS Metaspeed?? Decisions Decisions... also why don’t you ever give the Euro prices?

@TheRunTesters

3 жыл бұрын

We don’t have the Metaspeed in yet unfortunately, post delays here in the UK. On Euros it can sometimes be tricky to get prices for other currencies (dollars are the easiest), but will try to start including it!

@scousertommy8220

3 жыл бұрын

What about the Iraqi dinar?

What running app is that on your apple watch?

@nikolaykumchev9530

Жыл бұрын

The best possible. called Work Outdoors. It does take a couple of hours to learn how to use though!

Gifts me bruh! 😁

How many Garmins Kieran !!

@TheRunTesters

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, I have all the Garmins. 😂😂

@TheHutchRuns

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRunTesters I can see 😆 I’ve just bought a Fenix 6X Pro Solar, what’s your favourite Kieran?

why arent you allowed to race in the shoe?

@TheRunTesters

3 жыл бұрын

You can in road races, but the stack is too high for track events. New regs came in recently and pretty much all carbon shoes are too high for track races

I feel Nike is trying to make a shoe for robots but our feet have not robotized yet. 😂

Ding ding price drop. Very unexpected

@TheRunTesters

3 жыл бұрын

It's a very happy thing.

Buy a size bigger because they are very narrow

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇧🇷

@TheRunTesters

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Diego.