@ Anyway, I read from another group page that the EK version fits differently than the usual A3s. The poster sounded like it was a pro, than a con. (He said, “you’ll be surprised”) Is this why you opted for a half size smaller?
My favourite shoe is the Alphafly V1 which is lasting forever.. V2 much better drop but less energy return but far more stable.. Getting V3 once they go on sale.. Alphafly are something special ❤
I went a half size down on the AF 3, and my word what a difference. Now in a size UK 8, and absolutely loving the shoe a lot more, than I did previously. Thank you for the content Ed 🙂
I just picked up my first pair of alphafly’s and I am absolutely stunned. I’ve never actually had a pair in hand or on foot since no local retailer has any for sale other than online. They seem to be everything people say they are. Even after watching countless reviews over the past couple of years I was still totally unprepared. I think my jaw dropped when I opened the box. I had my choice of colors and went with the Kipchoges. Tomorrow I’ll get to take them out for a spin. They feel amazing on foot.
The paint on the shoe actually adds more weight than the other versions of the sane shoe. I learned this by having two pairs of the New Balance SC Elite. One was the original, and the NYC Marathon version had custom painted logos on it, along with the custom New Balance logo, which added almost an ounce more to that shoe.
Hi Edd just wanted to say fair play to you. I bought and wore the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3s for my marathon on your and Fordy Runs recommendation and got a 8 min pb of 3.19.08. Have a great day hope these AFs work great for you.
Love this colour launch! I’m toying about trying the AF3, however the Metaspeed Sky Paris is my current go to. Hopefully this will be in the pending shoe minefield for runners coming up at the end of November
I ordered the EK colorway in the Zoomfly 6. Should be here in a couple days. If they work for me Ill be using them for my first Marathon in 5 weeks. Right now shooting for 3:30. If sub 3 becomes realistic in the future maybe Id consider the AF3.
Interesting spreadsheet :) You can add 291g (both left & right) for my UK 13 in the Proto colourway. Notional 32cm length. Probably could get an example UK 12 weight from a Ben Parkes video. Mine clearly would have more stack than your ones - maybe 50mm - a Prime X in disguise :) Your 270g for the UK 11.5 is perhaps a bit of an "outlier" or maybe the UK 11 is exceptionally "light" ? I originally had a UK 12 in the VF1 and they are both 235g whereas my 7 pairs of VF1 in a UK 13 vary from lightest single shoe at 246g to heaviest 257g so notionally I say they are 250g and so 15g more for a whole size. Be good to see a chart of this stuff for every single shoe size if expensive to collate but could "crowd source" from your viewers? Certainly in cycling shoes need to be careful with shoe length and hence cleat placement as in a "short" shoe you could be too far forward and vice versa. The 12s in my VF1 were basically uncomfortable every stride but I did race well in them up to 10K but was glad to get them off asap. Analogy with air bags in the Alphaflys is that the ball of your foot may not be engaging them optimally in a shoe too short or long.
The crease in the paint is on purpose. It's identical on every set. Its one of the main giveaways that Its authentic. The fakes have perfectly smooth paint there.
@@ikampbush1722 Nah, you made the right choice. At least for me the black one looks like a cheap football boot. The colorway you got is the only good looking one imo!
Great shoe and colour! Mine have just arrived after also picking up some Zoom Fly 6s (but those were in the new fiery colourway they've released). Looking forward to testing these AF3s out. I'll feel like Kipchoge.....if a bit slower. Great review, Edd 👍
I realy love the alpha fly series and got these with a massive discount thanks to my employer Just 170 euro's i'll try them out next week Just arrived this evening at my dutch adres and going there on friday can' t wait to see them and try them out. Keep up the great reviews and greetings from an old 52 year runner.
right, i noticed the wrinkling out the box but is really is a testament how well the material is because it's so good it is meant to be used anyway ;))
I love my alpha 3 but in this colourway wow., but I'm looking forward Adidas adios pro 4.i can't decide what to buy, there's only one way to find out FIGGHHTTT!!
for some reason, there's a Kipchoge Zoom Victory spike, and I picked up a new pair for less than 20 'Merkun monetary units. Some Kip graffiti on them, all white with a red stripe and black swoosh, and one has his 5k track time in it (12:52.79), the other an inspirational message. Victory's work fine for me, even at my slow old-age paces. But I'm keeping my eye out for some Dragonflies...
I like how that paint on the toe part where it's striping is a good and quick indicator if an alphafly 3 is fake or not (in this case the striped one is legit)
@@EDDBUD from what I've observed (and other reviewers alike), Nike seems to have that swoosh logo stamped at the last part of the production and some replicas already have them pre printed before combining the upper to the midsole
I’ve got mine as well. I love this colour way plus an EK collection but I won’t use iAF3 for my next marathon in December as I am not really satisfied with my previous 2 marathons and 1 half marathon with AF3. I am testing the asics metaspeed sky paris and I’ve got solid pace with my 30k run. I might use the sky paris this Valencia marathon or AF1.
I finally got my AF3 today in the Kipchoge colourway. Three immediate reactions… 1) way way better than the AF2. 2) they run easy… easy like Sunday morning :), 3) but the squeaking is a bit much. If they weren’t so good, the annoyance of the squeaking might not be worth it. 😢 I will keep’ em and clock some miles to better gauge them against my metaspeed sky and edge Paris’. My pro evo 1’s are still in the box waiting for a race day. Lol
Can't wait for the comments saying you're an Alphafly 3 fanboy 😂 Glad it's working so well for you Edd! It's a cracking looking shoe! A masterpiece, like Marble Arch at dawn 🏙️
Edd is an Alphafly 3 fanboy :) Mind you there is a guy on the Running Shoe Geeks FB that did (and probably still does) buy every colour going of every Vaporfly & Alphafly. So Edd has some work to do LOL.
Taking a punt on the Zoom Fly 6 although it s a shame the upper is white and not minty green. If all goes well with fit then at least the upper will get Winterised and blend in with the mid and outsole.
Careful you’re not allowed to like Nike, you’ll be getting called a Nike fan boy. Looks great in hand I got the blueprint one but think this looks better
This is just me. I always associate the AF3s with Kelvin Kiptum and Sifan Hassan who had legendary performances with it. Kipchoge's performance using the AF3 were not as stellar. This is why I find this edition kind of bit awkward. But that is just me. That doesn't change the fact that the AF3 is one of the best running shoes ever made. 😊
Hi Ed, I'm from India and I'm looking for shoe for my army physical test of 1600m which we have to run under 5:30 minutes, can u suggest me any shoe for it I have Adidas adizero adios 8 in my mind ( is there any major difference between 7&8). Please help me!!
Very nice shoes. As far as someone is a collector of commemorative items, it hurts a bit to race/run in them; easily peeling midsole paint and creases don't go together well with a 300+ sticker price :-((
Can someone PLEASE tell me are the AF3 true to size ? I’m a size 9 in Vaporflys & I wanted to get my 1st pair of AF3 but I’ve read in several places that people like to go 1/2 a size bigger in these ?
@ dude thank you so much , I really wanna get these today & I wanted to make sure I got the right size , this color way is phenomenal & who doesn’t love Eliud Kipchoge, I loved your review I think you’re the first one to review this color way!
@ just wish all the manufacturers just published the weight and true internal length and width of all their shoes, even if it’s just the “races” one, it would reduce so much waste to landfill
Three pairs? Mrs Bud is going to nip yours if she finds out. Then again you only get in trouble if you get caught. Just blame it on your valued viewers. I love the colorway.
Maybe I should get my old good (but basic) pair 👟 some tennis 🎾 treatment? 🤔😂 Well, could be expensive anyway... Sprang ankle ? 👎 Bye the way, I like how my white/brown Endorphins Edge likes the dirt. It looks 👌 😁
I grow up in Kenya.. This colour is so real.. Just like the dirt roads in the highlands.
It’s a really nice shade. The mud round here is super dark
I saw the same colorway on the VF3 and it brought tears to my eyes. Such a beauty!
Thanks for the support 👍🏼👊
The paint crease is one way of telling it’s an original.
Many Chinese knock offs have perfect and immaculate paint over the rubber.
Yes this is far from accurate!
@
Anyway, I read from another group page that the EK version fits differently than the usual A3s.
The poster sounded like it was a pro, than a con. (He said, “you’ll be surprised”)
Is this why you opted for a half size smaller?
I haven't bought a Nike shoe for over 20 years, but this shoe looks great.
My favourite shoe is the Alphafly V1 which is lasting forever.. V2 much better drop but less energy return but far more stable.. Getting V3 once they go on sale.. Alphafly are something special ❤
I went a half size down on the AF 3, and my word what a difference.
Now in a size UK 8, and absolutely loving the shoe a lot more, than I did previously.
Thank you for the content Ed 🙂
Maybe the foot is better positioned on the pods?
@ I believe so, the pop I get now is so much more. The upper was very snug at first, but has soon become more accommodating 🙂
I just picked up my first pair of alphafly’s and I am absolutely stunned. I’ve never actually had a pair in hand or on foot since no local retailer has any for sale other than online. They seem to be everything people say they are. Even after watching countless reviews over the past couple of years I was still totally unprepared. I think my jaw dropped when I opened the box. I had my choice of colors and went with the Kipchoges. Tomorrow I’ll get to take them out for a spin. They feel amazing on foot.
Ran 3 miles in them this morning. Ed now I understand why you bought 3 pairs! I’ll never doubt you again. Simply amazing.
Love it. Wish I could get it, but my wife would kill me 😂. I got the EK Zoom Fly 6 today and took it out for a 7mile run. Absolutely love it so far.
🤣
The paint on the shoe actually adds more weight than the other versions of the sane shoe. I learned this by having two pairs of the New Balance SC Elite. One was the original, and the NYC Marathon version had custom painted logos on it, along with the custom New Balance logo, which added almost an ounce more to that shoe.
That colorway is Amazing. Can’t bring myself to grab them, as I’m not the speediest of folks when I go out. Enjoy those.
Hi Edd just wanted to say fair play to you. I bought and wore the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3s for my marathon on your and Fordy Runs recommendation and got a 8 min pb of 3.19.08. Have a great day hope these AFs work great for you.
Superb work!
Thanks for the review! I love this new colourway and already ordered myself a pair to replace my Volt colourway which has seen all its racing days!
Good choice!
Ed just can’t help himself 😂
It’s a work of art
@ that’s nearly a grand you’ve spent on Alphafly 3s!
Love all of my AF’s. The 3’s are my favourites.
Had to pick up a pair too. Couldn't resist. Colourway is simply gorgeous and brings back wonderful memories of my trip to Kenya last year.
Couldn't agree more!
God that colourway is awesome! Great in depth review
Love this colour launch!
I’m toying about trying the AF3, however the Metaspeed Sky Paris is my current go to.
Hopefully this will be in the pending shoe minefield for runners coming up at the end of November
I ordered the EK colorway in the Zoomfly 6. Should be here in a couple days. If they work for me Ill be using them for my first Marathon in 5 weeks. Right now shooting for 3:30. If sub 3 becomes realistic in the future maybe Id consider the AF3.
Interesting spreadsheet :) You can add 291g (both left & right) for my UK 13 in the Proto colourway. Notional 32cm length. Probably could get an example UK 12 weight from a Ben Parkes video. Mine clearly would have more stack than your ones - maybe 50mm - a Prime X in disguise :) Your 270g for the UK 11.5 is perhaps a bit of an "outlier" or maybe the UK 11 is exceptionally "light" ? I originally had a UK 12 in the VF1 and they are both 235g whereas my 7 pairs of VF1 in a UK 13 vary from lightest single shoe at 246g to heaviest 257g so notionally I say they are 250g and so 15g more for a whole size. Be good to see a chart of this stuff for every single shoe size if expensive to collate but could "crowd source" from your viewers? Certainly in cycling shoes need to be careful with shoe length and hence cleat placement as in a "short" shoe you could be too far forward and vice versa. The 12s in my VF1 were basically uncomfortable every stride but I did race well in them up to 10K but was glad to get them off asap. Analogy with air bags in the Alphaflys is that the ball of your foot may not be engaging them optimally in a shoe too short or long.
just some additional info: runrepeat measures an 8,5 mm drop. How can a bigger shoe have less drop?
I’m not cutting up this pair to find out if they are right. Doesn’t feel like a high drop to me
@@EDDBUD How about cutting up your older pair when they have reached their end of their usability?
3 pairs is brilliant!! I got the adidas pro 3 recently and they are killing my feet! Wish I'd went with the AF3 😢
Just thought!! They should do a kiptum pair as a tribute to the world record holder. He was wearing them after all.
How's the AP3 hurting you? Underfoot, or the heel area? I had bad achilles rubbing, had to return them.
IF it is due to pressure from the eyelet, then you just have to break them in. It will eventually fix itself - 'I had the same issue.
@TheChhis it is the eyelet pressure. Really not nice bud. But thanks for the advice I will persevere now. 😉
@michaeltanel3815 it's the eyelet area. 🙃
The crease in the paint is on purpose. It's identical on every set. Its one of the main giveaways that Its authentic. The fakes have perfectly smooth paint there.
Mine will arrive tomorrow!!!!
Just got zoom fly 6 in this colour…. Looks really nice.
Not in this green upper surely? You mean the same midsole color but off white upper. That does look really nice, better than this AF3 for sure. Enjoy!
@ yup I meant rhe mid sole colour, cost me £10 more but didn’t have the black ones in my size and the where were sold out.
@@ikampbush1722 Nah, you made the right choice. At least for me the black one looks like a cheap football boot. The colorway you got is the only good looking one imo!
Great shoe and colour! Mine have just arrived after also picking up some Zoom Fly 6s (but those were in the new fiery colourway they've released). Looking forward to testing these AF3s out. I'll feel like Kipchoge.....if a bit slower. Great review, Edd 👍
Banging shoe. It’s superb
Got the zoom fly 6 in this colorway it goes hard!
Have a Great Sunday Edd!❤
You too!
I realy love the alpha fly series and got these with a massive discount thanks to my employer Just 170 euro's i'll try them out next week Just arrived this evening at my dutch adres and going there on friday can' t wait to see them and try them out. Keep up the great reviews and greetings from an old 52 year runner.
Thanks for tuning in and enjoy those shoes!
I had this shoe in hand, 2 days ago at the Nike store in New York, but had already the blueprint version to run the NYC marathon 😉🏃♂️✌️
That’s it, I’m getting some now. Love those!!!!
right, i noticed the wrinkling out the box but is really is a testament how well the material is because it's so good it is meant to be used anyway ;))
I totally agree!
I love my alpha 3 but in this colourway wow., but I'm looking forward Adidas adios pro 4.i can't decide what to buy, there's only one way to find out FIGGHHTTT!!
When are you going to review the inov8 roadfly as I am waiting for an honest review ?
This week 👍🏼
for some reason, there's a Kipchoge Zoom Victory spike, and I picked up a new pair for less than 20 'Merkun monetary units. Some Kip graffiti on them, all white with a red stripe and black swoosh, and one has his 5k track time in it (12:52.79), the other an inspirational message. Victory's work fine for me, even at my slow old-age paces. But I'm keeping my eye out for some Dragonflies...
Does it come with the EK box? The Zoom Fly did so I was just curious if they give you that and the bag or you just get the bag
Yeah you get an EK box + an EK bag in the green of the upper
I like how that paint on the toe part where it's striping is a good and quick indicator if an alphafly 3 is fake or not (in this case the striped one is legit)
Yes it’s straight from the swoosh themselves
@@EDDBUD from what I've observed (and other reviewers alike), Nike seems to have that swoosh logo stamped at the last part of the production and some replicas already have them pre printed before combining the upper to the midsole
After Eight! I was just craving those the other day!
Treat yourself
@ I’d love to! I haven’t seen them here in the states in years. Someday!
I would love to buy a pair got to wait a few weeks
I’ve got mine as well. I love this colour way plus an EK collection but I won’t use iAF3 for my next marathon in December as I am not really satisfied with my previous 2 marathons and 1 half marathon with AF3. I am testing the asics metaspeed sky paris and I’ve got solid pace with my 30k run. I might use the sky paris this Valencia marathon or AF1.
Just wanted to say I found the „Edliud” name absolutely hilarious.
Oh, and there”s a guy I know in Warsaw who feels the same way too.
Brilliant looking shoe!
Certainly is!
I finally got my AF3 today in the Kipchoge colourway. Three immediate reactions… 1) way way better than the AF2. 2) they
run easy… easy like Sunday morning :), 3) but the squeaking is a bit much. If they weren’t so good, the annoyance of the squeaking might not be worth it. 😢 I will keep’ em and clock some miles to better gauge them against my metaspeed sky and edge Paris’. My pro evo 1’s are still in the box waiting for a race day. Lol
This version is a banger. Ran 18 miles or so straight out the box in my proto pair and that was a good break in method
Thanks, Edd.
Very welcome
Can't wait for the comments saying you're an Alphafly 3 fanboy 😂
Glad it's working so well for you Edd!
It's a cracking looking shoe!
A masterpiece, like Marble Arch at dawn 🏙️
Edd is an Alphafly 3 fanboy :) Mind you there is a guy on the Running Shoe Geeks FB that did (and probably still does) buy every colour going of every Vaporfly & Alphafly. So Edd has some work to do LOL.
Like a tour round Kenya.
Love the colourway! Thanks for sharing my man 🙏
No problem 👍 my midsole man
So Edd, do you think this shoe is faster (at least for you) for a 5K race than the DNE3?
For 5k maybe it’s close. Bit heavier but not by much
It says it all about a shoe when the reviewer has 3 pairs of them ! I need to take the plunge 😂
Taking a punt on the Zoom Fly 6 although it s a shame the upper is white and not minty green. If all goes well with fit then at least the upper will get Winterised and blend in with the mid and outsole.
I wish they did the same upper colour
@ I could let the kids go at them with some minty green paint pens or I could pick some mint from the garden and rub that lovingly into the upper
Beautiful looking shoe!❤
I think so too!
What brand and model of shoes you did use longest period of time? Thnx!
Probably zoomx stuff it goes on and on
Just brought these yesterday in that colour fm the Nike store London
Lovely model
I have to go up a half size with nike
Careful you’re not allowed to like Nike, you’ll be getting called a Nike fan boy. Looks great in hand I got the blueprint one but think this looks better
Exactly! Nothing gets more likes than hating Nike. As for praising it… Well, do the math!
I praise when it’s due. It’s due here
@ I know, that’s what makes me keep coming back!
Love the ochre colour bottom half, but that spearmint upper is just yuk
That is a gorgeous shoe
A thing of real beauty and yes I will be purchasing ❤❤ Ta for content as always Eduardo ❤😊
Hope you enjoy it!
This is just me. I always associate the AF3s with Kelvin Kiptum and Sifan Hassan who had legendary performances with it. Kipchoge's performance using the AF3 were not as stellar. This is why I find this edition kind of bit awkward. But that is just me. That doesn't change the fact that the AF3 is one of the best running shoes ever made. 😊
Hi Ed, I'm from India and I'm looking for shoe for my army physical test of 1600m which we have to run under 5:30 minutes, can u suggest me any shoe for it
I have Adidas adizero adios 8 in my mind ( is there any major difference between 7&8). Please help me!!
The 8 was a more responsive shoe. Could be ideal for such a test
@@EDDBUD Adios 8 is a race day shoe or I can run daily in them??
Good morning. The Alpha Fly 3 Kipchoge= No for me. Like to EDDBUD. A nice weekend for everyone.
Hope you are well
🥇
It’s definitely the best colour
Very nice shoes. As far as someone is a collector of commemorative items, it hurts a bit to race/run in them; easily peeling midsole paint and creases don't go together well with a 300+ sticker price :-((
I can see what you mean. Though sneakers are not something I classify as a commemorative time.
Good video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Dankeschön! A beautiful colorway...and I will not tell your wife 😄
🤣🤣
Don't really like the silhouette but the colorway is top notch.
I wonder how many pairs of shoes you could get for £855 in Sports Direct! 😅
🤣
they are race fit so go half size up for normal size
Half size up? Way to baggy for me
@@EDDBUD your feet swell up for marathons, you need the space
@ I did mention that
Oof is that 3 pairs now Ed 😮
Can someone PLEASE tell me are the AF3 true to size ? I’m a size 9 in Vaporflys & I wanted to get my 1st pair of AF3 but I’ve read in several places that people like to go 1/2 a size bigger in these ?
I have tried true to size, a half up and a half down. I would go true to size. Easily enough room and no weight gain going a half down
@ dude thank you so much , I really wanna get these today & I wanted to make sure I got the right size , this color way is phenomenal & who doesn’t love Eliud Kipchoge, I loved your review I think you’re the first one to review this color way!
@ No problem!
Beautiful shoe 👌
I think so too!
According to that table the 11.5 is soooo much heavier
Yeah check my video on the volt pair. Was amazed how much heavier the half size up was
@ just wish all the manufacturers just published the weight and true internal length and width of all their shoes, even if it’s just the “races” one, it would reduce so much waste to landfill
Three pairs? Mrs Bud is going to nip yours if she finds out. Then again you only get in trouble if you get caught. Just blame it on your valued viewers. I love the colorway.
It’s inevitable.
Maybe I should get my old good (but basic) pair 👟 some tennis 🎾 treatment? 🤔😂
Well, could be expensive anyway...
Sprang ankle ? 👎
Bye the way, I like how my white/brown Endorphins Edge likes the dirt. It looks 👌 😁
Hi
Doesn't the shoe seem too loose, especially in the front
Nah not in this size
Had my first oppertunity to try on, and the looseness made me rethink if to try purchase
The color combo is great i wish i had a pair
@EDDBUD
Where do other people hide the shoes they shouldn’t have purchased?
A locker away from the house!
Nice🎉
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What colour of Alphafly 3 will you buy next Ed? 🤣
That’s it now.
👊🏼🤖‼️
@EddBud Haha kinda disappointed you didn't call yourself Eddiud Budchoge 😂 doesn't the shoe colour scheme echo the colours of the Kenyan flag?
Don’t think a new colour of a shoe deserves a video let alone buying it. I’m telling your wife. 😂
She knows. She always knows. 🤣👍🏼
Third
🥉
Now it really does look like a boat! 🚤