Tried the vaporfly and it felt like my feet were spilling over the sides. Have the Alphafly and it just feels a much better fit. Takes some time to get used to it, and the first time I used in a race I was lazy lifting my feet and tripped over in front of a lady and her young daughters. Actually prefer the Endorphin Speed to the Alphafly, just feels a lot better running motion for me.
I agree! I'm going with Alphafly in Boston. I prefer the upper and the lower drop, especially on hills! The Vaporfly is still amazing and I have a few pairs!
I have been using both shoes for 1.5 years now (Vaporfly 1 vs Alphafly) and for a 10k I feel I’m running faster with the Vaporfly, then I check the time and I see it’s the same with the Alphafly, with the difference that the Alphafly allows me to run any distance and not feeling stiff legs next day
Struggled with this conundrum as well, but eventually solved it by getting both 😉 So far did my racing in the Vaporfly, but in 3 weeks I’ll lace up the Alphafly for a half marathon!
@@jmcgravie They performed amazingly. Just like the Vaporfly probably would've ;) I'd have to do more races to get a better grasp of which of them performs better for a certain type of race. They're both great for me... One thing stood out though: it was very rainy and the course had some section of light trails (gravel, sand, grass) with sharp turns (not a fast course, did I mention the hills?). Most runners near me wore Vaporfly's and I same them slipping on several occasions. I never did. The outsole of the Alphafly seems to be grippier!
I ran with the VAPORFLY for the running portion of an IronMan 70.3 (half marathon) and they felt great but I think the ALPHAFLY might be a better racing shoe
You're absolutely right, plus another thing you didn't touch on too much is that the Alphafly is just so much more durable that the Next%. It may just be me but it seems to keep it's bounce after many more races, I would guess that this is due to the amount of extra ZoomX foam. One note I would make is that I get more out of the Alphafly if I focus on my form, Next% can be a little more forgiving for me with a poor foot strike which I think is down to the higher drop, but this is certainly not a negative as it's positive reinforcement.
Have you ever had an issue with the Alphafly arches feeling too aggressive? Saw arches mentioned in other comments, haven’t had major issues with half marathons and shorter races but felt a hot spot underfoot halfway through NYC, and the arch ended up almost tearing my foot open by the end of the marathon. I love the Alphaflys but can’t have this happen again in Boston!
Having this exact debate for my half marathon on Sunday. Normally race in Vapourfly, which work well. But my previous race I struggled last couple of mile and tempted to try the Alphafly which I own but never raced in them.
I have a pair of the Alphas in the closet waiting for my next race and seeing nearly all Nike's olympians in the Vaporflys made me a little bit nervous. This videos definitely made me feel better. My first race in the 4%s, I almost rolled my ankle as it had a hair pin turn, so I will be on the lookout for that.
Great review and no sitting on the fence. I only have Vaporflys atm and at age 61 I'm suddenly 45 seconds faster over 5k, so sub 20 again :) Ran a Half in 92.00 was expecting about 96.00 so now will take my lifetime p.b's from 1993 down accordingly :)
I prefer the Alpha because of the upper. Plus the broader forefoot makes it feel more like a normal shoe. However I do suffer from the narrow arch issue so I put in the insole from my trainers which mostly helps.
I wish stores allowed for extended test runs (ie. huge refundable deposits) so people can really try these out. Because from my experience race day is all about confidence and that comes from the combination of training and a comfortable shoe. Either one of these has been used for every distance disciple, but which ever one is most comfortable will give the PR edge.
Eric Reese typically, people don't run a marathon on an unbroken-in pair of shoes. Maybe a "test receipt" wherein both are purchased and only one can be returned within a specific time. Who knows? It was more to point out the difficulty in finding which shoe works best, between 2 great shoes, whilst never doing a long run in both of them.
@@ericreese20 actually it does work oddly enough! Fleet feet or even shops like running warehouse offer extended trial periods where you can return no Qs asked
Well for me, I don't have a choice. The Alphafly is too narrow on the arch area and they gave me sharp pain there. Return my pair to Nike and had stuck with the Vaporflies ever since. However, I really enjoy using the Tempo Next% for long-runs. No arch issue there.
Yes! I’m glad I saw this comment and am not the only one. I had the exact same issue and never had any issues like this with any other pair of shoes. I went on a few buildup runs when I got the alphafly and had no issues - then took it on an 18mile run and could not walk for 3 days… went to podiatrist and messed up my medial tendon and was out for several weeks. I’ve put 200 miles on the Tempo Next% with no issues. Just ordered the Vaporfly 2s to give them a try to see if I like them better than the Tempo Next% as right now I still get the best times in that shoe. I tried Endorphin Pro 2 and they feel great but Tempo Next% are giving me faster times 🤷♂️
@@WooPig56 lucky me, after 2 short runs in the Alphafly with the arch pain, I didn't want to take any further chances and decided to return the pair immediately. I can confirm you will love the Vaporflies more than the Tempo Next%, no contest there.
Just bought a pair of Alphafly. Cannot believe I have spent £270 on a pair of feckin running shoes!!! Normally run in Saucony and also havea pair of Hoka One One Carbon X. Will be very interested when I give the Alphafly their maiden voyage this weekend to see how they compare with Saucony Endorphin Pro and Hoka Carbon X!!!!
I have to go for the Vaporflys. While the Alphafly does feel softer and have more bounce it gives me so many damn toe blisters. I also pick the Vaporfly because I like the fit more and the 8mm drop to the 4mm drop of the Alphafly.
Second that. The Alphafly gave me black toe nails and a large blister on my left foot during a 30km long run. Therefore I'm sticking with the Vaporfly's for my next race (Marathon) thanks. :)
@@Oni1One Because it felt like a narrower toe box? I thought I read it was wider than the Vaporfly? Any ideas why the toe issues? i'm deciding for Boston.
Honestly I got the alphaflys because I caught a deal on GOAT for a pair brand new under retail! Ima shop for some vapors then compare. I’m a big guy that heel strikes. I love the alphas. I put a stability insole in them tho
@@brent__earl yep. The sneaker app. They resell hyped up sneakers but a lot of folks don’t know that they sell all types of running shoes as well. Under retail price
Have Boston Marathon in April and debating what shoe to wear between these. Set my half PB in the Vapourfly 1 and set my Marathon PB in the Alphafly at Loch Ness which qualified me for Boston and London Good for age. I just wish the Alphafly has a slightly bigger drop, as I do tend to feel the 4mm on my Achilles and calf’s more. Do you guys ever put inserts in your shoes to raise your heel slightly??
Have to admit that when I tried the Alphafly on in a store, it had that “feels like cheating” shock that I previously felt 2 yrs ago when I first tried on the Next%. Meanwhile, though, I’d bought and stored a pair of Next% for Boston, tested them for 6 mi (fine) but then on a much longer run and developed an ache on top of one foot’s big metatarsal. Another CP shoe I tried caused the same, so with the race 2 mos. out at that point I didn’t want to experiment further. I’ll be using the Endo. Speed (v.2) which have not given me any foot issues out of the box in either version. Maybe my biomechanics need for my feet to be allowed to flex a little more than the stiff rocker CP designs allow for. Martha
I am running with Speeds in Boston too, because some of the reviews said it was a more natural-feeling experience. I also have to say I don't feel good enough to draw the attention that the Vaporflys draw -- nothing looks anything like it. Good luck with Boston, let's hope for cool dry weather.
The alpha fly is good for a marathon with up to 3 turns over the distance. I think the Alpha fly feels less stable but yes more bounce. If you like a more traditional feel then the next% 2 is the way to go and with Nike doing Custom you can get the upper you want
I think this debate really depends on what your goals are for race day. If you are shooting for sub 3 the Next% v1 or 2 is superior for me. If you are shooting for anything slower then alphafly may be the way to go. I have all of them and they go in this order for me: V1, V2, Alphafly. The Alphas are pretty boaty and heavy and over 26.2 even though they do have some bounce the extra weight and boatiness effect my turnover, which affects speed.
Meg is a sub three marathoner, she prefers AlphaFLY 🤷🏻♂️ - I’ve run a 3:26 in the next% and a 3:27 in the AlphaFLY. My feet and legs enjoyed the extra bounce and cushion from the AlphaFLY.
Can't pin point why exactly but I have really struggled to enjoy my Vaprfly v1's. have about ~60 miles in them and feel like im forcing myself to wear/enjoy them. May need to splurge on the alphafly's 🤑
THANK YOU Thomas/Meaghan for this video. I just went sub-4 to a PB with the AlphaFly 1. Your review is right on -- the bounce is still there all the way to the end! 👍🫵
I started running about 9 month ago. I am a heel striker and trying to be a mid-foot. I have never done any marathons yet. I will do my first virtual marathon in October and am aiming 4:10 based on my training. I wear ES and Zoom fly for my training. Is Alphafly Better for me? Or Vaporfly?
The Alphafly is the flagship series. The Vaporfly used to be the top series, but now it's number two. The Vaporfly two is the successor to the Vaporfly 1, not the Alphafly. Of course, Nike is gonna say stuff like it's the new fastest shoe and get their athletes to wear it every now and then to get people to buy their shoe (otherwise who would buy it), but it's a fundamentally inferior shoe just based on the lack of zoom pods alone. The Vaporfly series is for athletes that want a more traditional shoe. Many pro athletes do want a shoe that's closer to a normal shoe just because they've trained in those shoes for so long and adjusting to a shoe like the Alphafly could take some more time. However, the Vaporfly is absolutely not a successor to the Alphafly. More importantly, however, is that the release of the Vaporfly 2 hints at the release of the Alphafly 2. Maybe sometime near the start of June 2022.
stupid question, but I haven't run competitively since high school, and I don't think I have ever seen any sprint competition. I know there are always marathons and such going on but where does one get into an amateur sprint race?
I was just having this debate with myself on this weekends long run as to which shoe to pick for my upcoming marathon. I totally agree with both of you! I swapped out the Alphafly midway for the Zoom Fly next and it felt like I was wearing racing flats. It’s definitely going to be the Alphafly for me.
I have not tried either shoe so I cannot say which one, but that being said, I'd say neither because I am not Elite. And that kind of money for those shoes is insane, I'd rather get 2-3 pairs of shoes for the cost of one of those. I really enjoy Rebel V2 for 5k-10k. Not sure about half marathon yet.
Alphafly has the most energy return I loved that shoe BUT the drop should be more as it makes you use different muscles so I RECCOMEND everyone train in them for few weeks to not get surprised on race day. Bonk-town is not a good place to be.
I agree 100%. It's so strange that Nike introduced the Tempo Next % as the training partner to the Alphafly, but gave it a 10mm drop vs 4mm. Plus, the React heel is much stiffer in the Tempo, making it ride even higher. Giving the Tempo a 4mm drop would have made it a much better training partner. Look at the Endorphin Pro and Speed. Same midsole stack, same drop, similar feel.
Do you think training in another 4 mm shoe like the Kinvara would prepare you for it -- it would be hard to run a lot with the Alphaflys on a regular basis.
I think its quite ironic that the average runner to fast runner benefits from the pop of the alphafly when their legs are tired vs the elite runner who the shoe was designed for that seems to prefer the vaporfly as the perhaps are better equiped to carry that energy themselves through to the end of the race in the vaporflys. Interesting.
When we talked to elites, the general feedback was that cruising at a consistent speed, the AlphaFLY wins. When racing, the athletes need to adjust pace, make moves, cover moves etc, the Vaporfly is more adept for those circumstances.
Everything about the Alphafly just seems superior. Though all the pro runners seem to wear the Vaporfly's over the Alphafly's 😂. It seems the choice of race shoes can be very subjective.
I couldn’t work out whether to buy Alphaflys in addition to my Vaporflys, but then my wife reminded me that we need to be able to buy food and pay bills
@@Believeintherun Haha! Not all the time. First marathon on Sunday - YIKES!! Before you wonder - Vaporfly next % 2.0. I wish I could try the Alpha though. Maybe one day
Aren’t the Alphaflys banned by World Athletics? The Nike athletes winning races are sticking with Next % 2s, they still do quite well at the marathon distance
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Really like the style of these review/chats. Keep it up!
I been running in the Nike Air zoom Tempo love them but today I brought the Alphafly
Tried the vaporfly and it felt like my feet were spilling over the sides. Have the Alphafly and it just feels a much better fit. Takes some time to get used to it, and the first time I used in a race I was lazy lifting my feet and tripped over in front of a lady and her young daughters. Actually prefer the Endorphin Speed to the Alphafly, just feels a lot better running motion for me.
I agree! I'm going with Alphafly in Boston. I prefer the upper and the lower drop, especially on hills! The Vaporfly is still amazing and I have a few pairs!
Amen!
I have been using both shoes for 1.5 years now (Vaporfly 1 vs Alphafly) and for a 10k I feel I’m running faster with the Vaporfly, then I check the time and I see it’s the same with the Alphafly, with the difference that the Alphafly allows me to run any distance and not feeling stiff legs next day
Struggled with this conundrum as well, but eventually solved it by getting both 😉 So far did my racing in the Vaporfly, but in 3 weeks I’ll lace up the Alphafly for a half marathon!
how did it go?
@@jmcgravie They performed amazingly. Just like the Vaporfly probably would've ;) I'd have to do more races to get a better grasp of which of them performs better for a certain type of race. They're both great for me...
One thing stood out though: it was very rainy and the course had some section of light trails (gravel, sand, grass) with sharp turns (not a fast course, did I mention the hills?). Most runners near me wore Vaporfly's and I same them slipping on several occasions. I never did. The outsole of the Alphafly seems to be grippier!
@@quirckybaldguy Awesome, thanks. Congrats!
I ran with the VAPORFLY for the running portion of an IronMan 70.3 (half marathon) and they felt great but I think the ALPHAFLY might be a better racing shoe
You're absolutely right, plus another thing you didn't touch on too much is that the Alphafly is just so much more durable that the Next%. It may just be me but it seems to keep it's bounce after many more races, I would guess that this is due to the amount of extra ZoomX foam.
One note I would make is that I get more out of the Alphafly if I focus on my form, Next% can be a little more forgiving for me with a poor foot strike which I think is down to the higher drop, but this is certainly not a negative as it's positive reinforcement.
Definitely lasts longer, by a lot!
Have you ever had an issue with the Alphafly arches feeling too aggressive? Saw arches mentioned in other comments, haven’t had major issues with half marathons and shorter races but felt a hot spot underfoot halfway through NYC, and the arch ended up almost tearing my foot open by the end of the marathon. I love the Alphaflys but can’t have this happen again in Boston!
Having this exact debate for my half marathon on Sunday. Normally race in Vapourfly, which work well. But my previous race I struggled last couple of mile and tempted to try the Alphafly which I own but never raced in them.
Do it
how did this go?
I have a pair of the Alphas in the closet waiting for my next race and seeing nearly all Nike's olympians in the Vaporflys made me a little bit nervous. This videos definitely made me feel better. My first race in the 4%s, I almost rolled my ankle as it had a hair pin turn, so I will be on the lookout for that.
Great review and no sitting on the fence. I only have Vaporflys atm and at age 61 I'm suddenly 45 seconds faster over 5k, so sub 20 again :) Ran a Half in 92.00 was expecting about 96.00 so now will take my lifetime p.b's from 1993 down accordingly :)
Have u felt the lower drop in the alphas vs the vapors? I wasn’t sure if that would start to make me get super sore calves
Can you do one in the new Oregon Vapor fly
I prefer the Alpha because of the upper. Plus the broader forefoot makes it feel more like a normal shoe. However I do suffer from the narrow arch issue so I put in the insole from my trainers which mostly helps.
Thanks for the tip. Novablast 2 insole works great for those who come across this comment...
Great format! Thank you. I choose the VaporFly for half-marathons; AlphaFly for Boston!
I wish stores allowed for extended test runs (ie. huge refundable deposits) so people can really try these out. Because from my experience race day is all about confidence and that comes from the combination of training and a comfortable shoe. Either one of these has been used for every distance disciple, but which ever one is most comfortable will give the PR edge.
that wouldn't work. What's to prevent people from putting a deposit down, racing their marathon in a new pair, then returning them next day?
Eric Reese typically, people don't run a marathon on an unbroken-in pair of shoes. Maybe a "test receipt" wherein both are purchased and only one can be returned within a specific time. Who knows? It was more to point out the difficulty in finding which shoe works best, between 2 great shoes, whilst never doing a long run in both of them.
@@ericreese20 actually it does work oddly enough! Fleet feet or even shops like running warehouse offer extended trial periods where you can return no Qs asked
Well for me, I don't have a choice. The Alphafly is too narrow on the arch area and they gave me sharp pain there. Return my pair to Nike and had stuck with the Vaporflies ever since. However, I really enjoy using the Tempo Next% for long-runs. No arch issue there.
Yes! I’m glad I saw this comment and am not the only one. I had the exact same issue and never had any issues like this with any other pair of shoes. I went on a few buildup runs when I got the alphafly and had no issues - then took it on an 18mile run and could not walk for 3 days… went to podiatrist and messed up my medial tendon and was out for several weeks. I’ve put 200 miles on the Tempo Next% with no issues. Just ordered the Vaporfly 2s to give them a try to see if I like them better than the Tempo Next% as right now I still get the best times in that shoe. I tried Endorphin Pro 2 and they feel great but Tempo Next% are giving me faster times 🤷♂️
@@WooPig56 lucky me, after 2 short runs in the Alphafly with the arch pain, I didn't want to take any further chances and decided to return the pair immediately. I can confirm you will love the Vaporflies more than the Tempo Next%, no contest there.
Just bought a pair of Alphafly. Cannot believe I have spent £270 on a pair of feckin running shoes!!! Normally run in Saucony and also havea pair of Hoka One One Carbon X. Will be very interested when I give the Alphafly their maiden voyage this weekend to see how they compare
with Saucony Endorphin Pro and Hoka Carbon X!!!!
How did they go the alphafly shoes
I didn’t know Jeffery Dean Morgan was a runner. Right on bro!
I'm gonna buy alphafly thanks to you guys
I have to go for the Vaporflys. While the Alphafly does feel softer and have more bounce it gives me so many damn toe blisters. I also pick the Vaporfly because I like the fit more and the 8mm drop to the 4mm drop of the Alphafly.
Second that. The Alphafly gave me black toe nails and a large blister on my left foot during a 30km long run. Therefore I'm sticking with the Vaporfly's for my next race (Marathon) thanks. :)
@@Oni1One Because it felt like a narrower toe box? I thought I read it was wider than the Vaporfly? Any ideas why the toe issues? i'm deciding for Boston.
Because it felt like a narrower toe box? I thought I read it was wider than the Vaporfly? Any ideas why the toe issues? i'm deciding for Boston.
Alphafly absolutely the way to go,a lot of negative reviews on it but your go faster for longer with 💯 %
Just ordered. Can’t wait.
Honestly I got the alphaflys because I caught a deal on GOAT for a pair brand new under retail! Ima shop for some vapors then compare. I’m a big guy that heel strikes. I love the alphas. I put a stability insole in them tho
Goat?
@@brent__earl yep. The sneaker app. They resell hyped up sneakers but a lot of folks don’t know that they sell all types of running shoes as well. Under retail price
I have a question… has anyone over 200lbs. who heel strikes, run in both of these shoes? Are the heels in the vapor fly as squishy as the alphaflys?
Have Boston Marathon in April and debating what shoe to wear between these. Set my half PB in the Vapourfly 1 and set my Marathon PB in the Alphafly at Loch Ness which qualified me for Boston and London Good for age. I just wish the Alphafly has a slightly bigger drop, as I do tend to feel the 4mm on my Achilles and calf’s more. Do you guys ever put inserts in your shoes to raise your heel slightly??
We don't use inserts but we'd go Alphafly for Boston
How about durability between the 2?which has the most durability??
Have to admit that when I tried the Alphafly on in a store, it had that “feels like cheating” shock that I previously felt 2 yrs ago when I first tried on the Next%. Meanwhile, though, I’d bought and stored a pair of Next% for Boston, tested them for 6 mi (fine) but then on a much longer run and developed an ache on top of one foot’s big metatarsal. Another CP shoe I tried caused the same, so with the race 2 mos. out at that point I didn’t want to experiment further. I’ll be using the Endo. Speed (v.2) which have not given me any foot issues out of the box in either version. Maybe my biomechanics need for my feet to be allowed to flex a little more than the stiff rocker CP designs allow for. Martha
I am running with Speeds in Boston too, because some of the reviews said it was a more natural-feeling experience. I also have to say I don't feel good enough to draw the attention that the Vaporflys draw -- nothing looks anything like it. Good luck with Boston, let's hope for cool dry weather.
The alpha fly is good for a marathon with up to 3 turns over the distance. I think the Alpha fly feels less stable but yes more bounce. If you like a more traditional feel then the next% 2 is the way to go and with Nike doing Custom you can get the upper you want
"and with Nike doing Custom you can get the upper you want". What's this mean?
I think this debate really depends on what your goals are for race day. If you are shooting for sub 3 the Next% v1 or 2 is superior for me. If you are shooting for anything slower then alphafly may be the way to go. I have all of them and they go in this order for me: V1, V2, Alphafly. The Alphas are pretty boaty and heavy and over 26.2 even though they do have some bounce the extra weight and boatiness effect my turnover, which affects speed.
Meg is a sub three marathoner, she prefers AlphaFLY 🤷🏻♂️ - I’ve run a 3:26 in the next% and a 3:27 in the AlphaFLY. My feet and legs enjoyed the extra bounce and cushion from the AlphaFLY.
The alphafly is my choice as well, have the prime x coming , should be an interesting comparison
Can't pin point why exactly but I have really struggled to enjoy my Vaprfly v1's. have about ~60 miles in them and feel like im forcing myself to wear/enjoy them. May need to splurge on the alphafly's 🤑
Robbe here... I actually feel the same way if I'm being honest.
THANK YOU Thomas/Meaghan for this video. I just went sub-4 to a PB with the AlphaFly 1. Your review is right on -- the bounce is still there all the way to the end! 👍🫵
I started running about 9 month ago. I am a heel striker and trying to be a mid-foot. I have never done any marathons yet. I will do my first virtual marathon in October and am aiming 4:10 based on my training. I wear ES and Zoom fly for my training. Is Alphafly Better for me? Or Vaporfly?
Which would you pick for a 12/24 hour race?
The Alphafly is the flagship series. The Vaporfly used to be the top series, but now it's number two. The Vaporfly two is the successor to the Vaporfly 1, not the Alphafly. Of course, Nike is gonna say stuff like it's the new fastest shoe and get their athletes to wear it every now and then to get people to buy their shoe (otherwise who would buy it), but it's a fundamentally inferior shoe just based on the lack of zoom pods alone. The Vaporfly series is for athletes that want a more traditional shoe. Many pro athletes do want a shoe that's closer to a normal shoe just because they've trained in those shoes for so long and adjusting to a shoe like the Alphafly could take some more time. However, the Vaporfly is absolutely not a successor to the Alphafly. More importantly, however, is that the release of the Vaporfly 2 hints at the release of the Alphafly 2. Maybe sometime near the start of June 2022.
stupid question, but I haven't run competitively since high school, and I don't think I have ever seen any sprint competition. I know there are always marathons and such going on but where does one get into an amateur sprint race?
There really aren't many, but I think we're starting to see a trend where short distance races are going to be a lot more popular
I was just having this debate with myself on this weekends long run as to which shoe to pick for my upcoming marathon. I totally agree with both of you! I swapped out the Alphafly midway for the Zoom Fly next and it felt like I was wearing racing flats. It’s definitely going to be the Alphafly for me.
I thought the vapourfly were better ?
Alphafly: wear me !
Me: 🎶 I believe I can fly ...
I have not tried either shoe so I cannot say which one, but that being said, I'd say neither because I am not Elite. And that kind of money for those shoes is insane, I'd rather get 2-3 pairs of shoes for the cost of one of those. I really enjoy Rebel V2 for 5k-10k. Not sure about half marathon yet.
I think the shoes only gets interesting when youre running halfs or fulls and going for "good" pr's
Alphafly has the most energy return I loved that shoe BUT the drop should be more as it makes you use different muscles so I RECCOMEND everyone train in them for few weeks to not get surprised on race day. Bonk-town is not a good place to be.
I agree 100%. It's so strange that Nike introduced the Tempo Next % as the training partner to the Alphafly, but gave it a 10mm drop vs 4mm. Plus, the React heel is much stiffer in the Tempo, making it ride even higher.
Giving the Tempo a 4mm drop would have made it a much better training partner. Look at the Endorphin Pro and Speed. Same midsole stack, same drop, similar feel.
@@JAvellino669 Agree, thats why its better to buy 2 Alphas and one for training one for race imo
Do you think training in another 4 mm shoe like the Kinvara would prepare you for it -- it would be hard to run a lot with the Alphaflys on a regular basis.
I think its quite ironic that the average runner to fast runner benefits from the pop of the alphafly when their legs are tired vs the elite runner who the shoe was designed for that seems to prefer the vaporfly as the perhaps are better equiped to carry that energy themselves through to the end of the race in the vaporflys. Interesting.
When we talked to elites, the general feedback was that cruising at a consistent speed, the AlphaFLY wins. When racing, the athletes need to adjust pace, make moves, cover moves etc, the Vaporfly is more adept for those circumstances.
Alphafly for me
If in doubt just save up and get both! 😊
Everything about the Alphafly just seems superior. Though all the pro runners seem to wear the Vaporfly's over the Alphafly's 😂. It seems the choice of race shoes can be very subjective.
Was wondering about this. Olympics almost everyone wore vaporfly.
Could be because they are newer than the alpha and they are reppin' their sponsor's products?
Right or wrong, More (V3) Between two shoes! (vs. Max Road 5) (Mr. Subliminal)
Agree 💯 %
I couldn’t work out whether to buy Alphaflys in addition to my Vaporflys, but then my wife reminded me that we need to be able to buy food and pay bills
Adulting sucks
@@Believeintherun Haha! Not all the time. First marathon on Sunday - YIKES!! Before you wonder - Vaporfly next % 2.0. I wish I could try the Alpha though. Maybe one day
Aren’t the Alphaflys banned by World Athletics? The Nike athletes winning races are sticking with Next % 2s, they still do quite well at the marathon distance
They are not banned, they come just up to the 40 mm heel stack limit, almost like the rule was written for them
@@Believeintherun ah I see. Then athletes prefer the Next % 2s? I wonder how the two shoes stack up across various race paces and courses
I don’t see how anyone chooses the Vaporfly IF you have tried the Alphafly. Alphafly is king. Not a singe doubt.
5K & 10K races, Vaporfly. 21K & 42K, Alphafly.
quick question how come you guys don't use an apple watch for your fitness?
Cause they aren’t as good as sport specific watches.
Alphafly arc is too high, I had blisters on my right foot because of its high arc.
Am i the only Who thinks vaporfly is worse compared to the adidas, saucony and such