These are my go-to race/road shoe. I’ve tried a bunch of different shoes with a carbon plate and find these the lightest and most comfortable. Nice room in toe box.
Highly Rated
Nike Alphafly 3
Men's Road Racing Shoes
£284.99
Highly Rated
Free Pick-up
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: Glacier Blue/Mint Foam/Green Shock/Black
- Style: FD8311-400
Nike Alphafly 3
£284.99
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: Glacier Blue/Mint Foam/Green Shock/Black
- Style: FD8311-400
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 (184)
Reviews (184)
4.6 stars
The ultimate race/road shoe
LeahR553538075 - 06 Jul 2025
Great Racer
Sandy - 05 Jul 2025
Great racer - I am a stride runner and the alphas are just perfect. Very fast shoe - all my PBs 5km-HM have been set alphas.
Parts of the soles are coming away!
ClaudineC3379a7a54c324de990218a871276d16e - 18 Jul 2025
These trainers are very comfortable to run in, and I like them, but they're falling apart. I purchased these shoes in April and part of the soles were coming away within two months. I run regularly, but I think they should be able to support regular runners. I had a pair of Saucony running shoes for years, and they had no issues. I tried to get trendy running shoes, and look what happened to me. 😣 😭
Nike Alphafly 3
£284.99
Our pinnacle race-day shoe for half-marathons & marathons.
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
Powered by
Full-length carbon-fibre Flyplate, Air Zoom units & ZoomX foam
What's new?
- The all-new AtomKnit upper offers containment and breathability.
- Our lightest Alphafly ever features a slightly wider carbon-fibre Flyplate for increased propulsion and stability.
- For the first time, a fully connected ZoomX midsole and outsole provides runners with a smooth transition and optimised responsiveness.
- A new outsole material delivers multi-directional traction while saving weight.
Features that perform
Re-tooled AtomKnit upper
The all-new AtomKnit upper offers containment and breathability, while soft yarns provide a comfortable fit.
ZoomX foam cushioning
The ultralight ZoomX foam midsole is fully connected to the outsole, providing you with a smooth transition and optimised responsiveness throughout your race.
Propulsive Air Zoom units
Two Air Zoom units in the forefoot help store and return energy back to you, powering every step.
Full-length carbon-fibre Flyplate
A slightly wider, tuned carbon-fibre Flyplate gives you a propulsive and stable feel.
"They're very bouncy and very comfortable—perfect for the marathon".
Moe Murunga
Marathoner, Mill City runner