Which shoe would you chose for a half marathon and shorter?
Half marathon is the primary goal and 10K or 5K is to supplement.
Can choose from:
Alphafly next %
Alphafly next % 2
Vaporfly next % 2
I have never run in any of them, the only cheater show I’ve run in is the original Saucony Endorphin Pro and it was very good. Competitive masters runner, mid/forefoot runner, light and high arches.
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Vaporfly if you like a more aggressive ride, alpha fly if you want something more cushioned. I haven’t tried the alpha fly 2 but from what I’ve heard it’s pretty similar, but you can find the original discounted nowadays. I personally feel like the vaporfly is more versatile and works much better in shorter races, but I feel like it’s more of a personal preference between those shoes rather than finding the “better” shoe. I think the best course of action is trying both from a friend and seeing which you respond to better.
CokeXC wrote:
Vaporfly if you like a more aggressive ride, alpha fly if you want something more cushioned. I haven’t tried the alpha fly 2 but from what I’ve heard it’s pretty similar, but you can find the original discounted nowadays. I personally feel like the vaporfly is more versatile and works much better in shorter races, but I feel like it’s more of a personal preference between those shoes rather than finding the “better” shoe. I think the best course of action is trying both from a friend and seeing which you respond to better.
Thank you 👍
I think the VaporFly Next% is the best shoe I have ever run in. It is light. It pops. It is super cushy. It has it all. I love running in this shoe.
I have only run a bit in the AlphaFly (like 400m), so I can't really say. For me, it felt like too much shoe. That said, if you are doing a flat, straight course, I can see the AF being a sweet ride. It is a fast shoe! But I wouldn't want to try to run a technical course in it though b/c I don't think I could handle the corners. But that might just be me (since I didn't love the stack height on the AF).
Ruxton Towers XC wrote:
I think the VaporFly Next% is the best shoe I have ever run in. It is light. It pops. It is super cushy. It has it all. I love running in this shoe.
I have only run a bit in the AlphaFly (like 400m), so I can't really say. For me, it felt like too much shoe. That said, if you are doing a flat, straight course, I can see the AF being a sweet ride. It is a fast shoe! But I wouldn't want to try to run a technical course in it though b/c I don't think I could handle the corners. But that might just be me (since I didn't love the stack height on the AF).
I assume you are referring to the original one and not the 2?
Thanks for the feedback.
I prefer Jimmy Superfly Snuka!
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I've only wore the Vaporfly, but I think Jacobs wore the Alphafly for his 10k at NCAAs. Vaporflies are great from 5k-10k
