Nike Alphafly Next% 3

The Nike Alphafly Next% 3 is the latest iteration of the iconic running brand's legendary marathon racer. Sitting at the top of Nike's running hierarchy, it boasts the most advanced tech, the biggest marketing hype, and the highest price tag. Version 3 is the lightest Alphafly yet, and it faces the brand's toughest challenge to date: delivering elite-level speed for the world’s fastest runners in a package comfortable enough for recreational athletes. Priced at $285, it goes head-to-head with competitors like the On Cloudboom Strike ($280), Saucony Endorphin Elite ($275), and Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 ($230). The Alphafly 3 is one of the most popular racing shoes on the market—and over the past year, it’s become one of our highest-mileage race shoes. With a full stack of ZoomX foam, 40mm of heel cushioning, a full-length carbon fiber plate, and firmer Air Zoom pods in the forefoot, this is a seriously fast shoe—what we here at Supwell call our “demon time” race shoe. The high-stack cushion and wide platform offer excellent protection and structure to handle the demands of marathon training and racing.