An amazing shoe! Love the vapor fly 3s but have a little bit more support and I’m coming back from a small injury and appreciating them. If you haven’t run in the alpha fly or a vapor fly three and you’re a If you haven’t run in the alpha fly or a vapor fly three and you’re an older runner. I’m in my mid 50s. You should pick up a pair. You’ll run faster and you’ll be less tweaking with the foam and they’re just plain fun.They’re beautiful they run true to size. The photo is from a Sprint session. I did recently in another pair of Nike track bikes.

Nike Alphafly 3
Men's Road Racing Shoes
Fine-tuned for marathon speed, the Alphafly 3 helps push you beyond what you thought possible. Three innovative technologies power your run: a double dose of Air Zoom units helps launch you into your next step; a full-length carbon-fibre plate helps propel you forwards with ease; and a heel-to-toe ZoomX foam midsole helps keep you fresh from start to 26.2. Time to leave your old personal records in the dust.
- Colour Shown: White/Pure Platinum/Obsidian Mist/Gridiron
- Style: FD8311-101
Nike Alphafly 3
Fine-tuned for marathon speed, the Alphafly 3 helps push you beyond what you thought possible. Three innovative technologies power your run: a double dose of Air Zoom units helps launch you into your next step; a full-length carbon-fibre plate helps propel you forwards with ease; and a heel-to-toe ZoomX foam midsole helps keep you fresh from start to 26.2. Time to leave your old personal records in the dust.
Energy return for your marathon
Two forefoot Air Zoom units combine with ZoomX foam to store and return the energy back to you, powering every step.
Propulsive feeling
A full-length carbon-fibre plate delivers a propulsive sensation that helps you smoothly transition through every stride and tackle turns with confidence.
Cushioned ride
Fully connected ZoomX foam creates an ultralight and cushioned feel, helping you stay fresh and comfortable from mile 1 to 26.2.
What's new about the Alphafly 3?
The Alphafly 3 is our lightest Alphafly ever, featuring a slightly wider carbon-fibre plate for increased stability, a fully connected ZoomX foam midsole for smoother transitions and an all-new AtomKnit upper designed for improved multi-directional containment and breathability.
More benefits
- Notched laces offer a secure but soft lace-up.
- Integrated knit tongue with lofted padding helps alleviate lace pressure.
Product details
- Weight: approx. 218g (men's UK 9)
- Heel-to-toe drop: 8mm
- Not intended for use as personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Colour Shown: White/Pure Platinum/Obsidian Mist/Gridiron
- Style: FD8311-101
Free Delivery and Returns
Free standard delivery with your Nike Membership.
- You can return your order free of charge, within 30 days. Some exclusions apply.
Reviews (176)
Reviews (176)
4.5 stars
If you haven’t run in the alphafly 3 or vaporfly 3 and you’re over 50 you’re missing something
Nike User - 06 Jun 2025
The Best, But…
JackD455147590 - 28 May 2025
Some of the best fitting, most comfortable shoes I’ve ever ran in, while at the same time being extremely lightweight and responsive. The only gripe I have with these is the durability of them. I’ve had two pairs, one I ran over 300 miles in, and another that I still run in that have almost 200 miles in. Both pairs are extremely worn down, with noticeable torn foam portions and even holes in the outsole. Both pairs were only used on the road as intended by Nike. I understand shoes like the AlphaFly are not going to be as durable as other shoes in Nike’s lineup considering they’re intended for the sole purpose of running at race pace or faster paces, however, I don’t think I should be seeing this much wear on shoes that haven’t even hit 200 miles yet. So, if you’re going to be running a half or full marathon in these, they’ll do you fine, but don’t expect them to last more than 6 months or so if you’re consistently training in them. Thank you.
Heel broke away
wingy11 - 26 May 2025
After 35 miles the heel started to break away, I’ve had versions 1 and 2 previously and they wear after around 150-200 miles, these were shockingly poor quality

Nike Alphafly 3
Engineered for
Road racing
Race distance
Half-marathons and marathons
Shoe weight
Approx. 218g (men's size 9)
Heel-to-toe drop
8mm
Tech specs
Shoe weight
Approx. 218g (men's size 9)
Heel-to-toe drop
8mm
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Full-length carbon-fibre Flyplate, Air Zoom units & ZoomX foam