The Air Zoom Alphafly Next% is a neutral road running shoe family utilising Air Zoom, ZoomX and Pebax tech from Nike. This is the original product in the family.
It's a low drop model. It has a breathable construction and carbon fiber plate design, and came out in 2020. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next% 2.
According to our analysis of reviews from experts around the world, it averages a review score of 85%. This puts it in the highest rated 30% of comparable running shoes. According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the most expensive 10% of running shoes.
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released | ReleasedJul 2020 | Dec 2021 | Feb 2024 | May 2021 | Jan 2024 | Jun 2022 |
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productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | WeightM: 227 g W: 210 g | 261 g | M: 264 g W: 210 g | M: 221 g W: 193 g | M: 198 g W: 173 g | 244 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot35 mm | 35 mm | M: 32 mm W: 30 mm | 31 mm | 32 mm | 32 mm |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop4 mm | 4 mm | 7 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm |
Heel | Heel39 mm | 39 mm | M: 39 mm W: 37 mm | 39 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm |
Usages | UsagesRacing | RacingSpeed training | RacingSpeed training | Racing | Racing | RacingSpeed training |
Brand | BrandNike | Nike | Hoka | New Balance | Nike | Nike |
Strike Type | Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Rocker | Rocker | |||||
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Techs | TechsNike Air Zoom | New Balance FuelCell | Nike Air ZoomNike ZoomXPebax | |||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ | ||||
Common characteristicsRoadNeutralNeutral pronationHigh archComfortableLightweightLow dropMaximalistCarbon fiber plate |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+2002) |
Terrain | Road (+1326) |
Usages | Racing (+176) |
Brand | Nike (+252) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1563) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1543) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+1083) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1490) |
Shoe Type | Comfortable (+213)Lightweight (+401)Low drop (+274)Maximalist (+405) |
Fit | Narrow toe box (+215) |
Features | Carbon fiber plate (+92)Rocker (+162) |
Materials | Knit (+204) |
Techs | Nike Air Zoom (+56) |
Events | 10k (+706)5K and 10K (+134)Half marathon (+706)Marathon (+706)Ultra marathon (+134) |
Colorways | Amarillo Black Magma Orange, Barely Volt Black Hyper Orange, Black / Green, Blue, Green, Hyper Violet / Black-flash Crimson-black, Orange, White, White / Green |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Released | Jul 2020 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 227 g W: 210 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 4 mm | |
Heel | 39 mm | |
Forefoot | 35 mm |