Over longer distances, however, I think the Alphafly will be better even if you have to be careful on a few turns, thanks to the extra energy return from the Air Zoom pods.
That might mean the Vaporfly would be the better pick for 5K and 10K races on twisty courses, because it is a little more stable. The high stack also means if you’re on a route with a lot of sharp turns or running on cambered or cobbled ground, the Alphafly is a bit wobbly. The Best Marathon Running Shoes For Training And Racing.The Best Nike Running Shoes For Every Type Of Runner.
Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% Running Shoe Review: The New Gold Standard.Nike Zoom Vaporfly 4% Flyknit Running Shoe Review: The Best Marathon Shoe Yet.This isn’t something that happened with the Vaporfly, and while not a big problem – I haven’t experienced any niggles while using the shoe – if you already use a stability shoe or are worried about overpronation in general, the Alphafly might not be perfectly suited to you. I have also found that although I’m a neutral runner, my feet roll inwards slightly when running in the Alphafly, to the point that there is more wear on the inside half of the outsole. It’s fast enough for those short efforts, despite the fact my size 9 (UK) weighs 232g (for comparison my Vaporfly NEXT% in the same size weighs 198g), but the large stack is still a little cumbersome at times. If you’re not landing under yourself then that stack can get in the way, so focusing on your form at the end of races will be important in this shoe. In a session of six 800m reps sandwiched by two one-mile efforts I found that, near the end of a rep when my form started to suffer, the hefty stack of cushioning did become noticeable again – and in a bad way. When I used it for shorter reps it wasn’t quite so good, however. I have no doubt it will be a superb marathon racing shoe, whenever it’s safe to race marathons again. I was surprised at how impressive it felt for an all-out 5K, and naturally it was brilliant for a steady half marathon, where the cushioning combined with that carbon plate made holding a good pace just feel easier. I’ve used the Alphafly for a wide range of runs and it certainly excels more on some types than on others. (Image credit: Unknown) (opens in new tab)
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