This is due to the new, extra layer of ZoomX situated under the Zoom Air pods. You no longer sound like a galloping horse when wearing the Alphafly Next% 2. The first thing that I noticed was how much quieter it sounded than the last 2 versions. My first run was a speed workout consisting of 500 m intervals followed by 200 m intervals. Normally the poking arch sensation doesn’t bother me during runs. This is a trademark of the Alphafly because its midfoot is so narrow. When I laced it up and walked around in it for the first time, I could feel the prominent arch against my midfoot which felt uncomfortable. The extra layer of foam underneath the air pods looked like it would provide a softer ride than previous versions which would be a welcome change.

The first time that I saw the “leaked” images of the Alphafly 2, I was stoked to see that it was a complete overhaul: new outsole, midsole and upper. It maintains the same price as the original version, $275. It also has an 8 mm drop compared to the original and the Next Nature versions which had a 4 mm drop. The original was 7.4 oz (210 g) and the Next Nature was 9.2 oz (261 g). The Alphafly Next% 2 is heavier than the original version at 8 oz (227 g) for a men’s US 9. I found the Next Nature version to have a firmer ride than the original and it had a more relaxed upper, however, its astronomical price and its heavy, trainer-like weight didn’t make any sense. The second version was the environmentally friendly Alphafly Next Nature which I reviewed last year. The Alphafly Next% 2 is actually the third version of the Alphafly series. With the first 2 versions, the prominent arch was noticeable but bearable for me. Some runners, especially those with wide, flat feet find it uncomfortable. it has a narrow midfoot which pokes into your arch.It also has numbers printed on the midsole which are made to look like a human wrote them with a permanent marker, to decipher which wear test version it is.Įven though the Alphafly is one of the more popular super shoes, it isn’t as popular as the other Nike super shoe, the Vaporfly. The Prototype colourway is made to look like a pre-production version, with minimal colours.

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