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Nike Zoom Alphafly Next% 2

Overall Grades And Reviews

9.5 Overall Grade
21 reviews
Supershoe Neutral

The Nike Zoom Alphafly Next% 2 is a well-reviewed, neutral carbon-plated "supershoe" designed for racing and training. Compared to Nike's most popular supershoe, the Vaporfly 3%, the Alphafly has extra foam and "ultra-responsive Zoom Air pods." The Alphafly 2 is well-liked by reviewers and leads the Vaporfly 3 in overall rating, although it is less popular.

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Pros

  • Highly rated and popular supershoe.

Cons

  • More expensive, less popular, and less well-reviewed than the Vaporfly 3%, Nike's most popular supershoe.
  • Rates poorly on durability.

LetsRun.com Reviewer Ratings

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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Supershoe, Racing Flat
Supershoe, Racing Flat
Supershoe, Racing Flat
Supershoe, Racing Flat
Pronation Control
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.9 oz. (men's), 6.9 oz. (women's)
7.1 oz. (men's), 5.8 oz. (women's)
7.8 oz. (men's), 6.5 oz. (women's)
7.5 oz. (men's), 7.5 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
38mm.
38mm.
40mm.
37mm.
Forefoot Height
30mm.
30mm.
32mm.
31mm.
Drop Height
8 mm.
8 mm.
8 mm.
6 mm.
Upper material
AtomKnit 2.0, Integrated tongue
FlyKnit
Lightweight breathable mesh upper keeps you comfortable at high speeds. SRS (Super Responsive Sockliner) provides a bouncy step-in feel.
Technical Synthetic Mesh
Shoe Released
Q3 2022
Q2 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2023
MSRP
$275
$250
$250
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
9.5
9.7
8.5
8.7
Comfort
8.9
8.9
8.9
8.8
Cushioning
9.4
9.3
8.9
9.1
Durability
7.4
6.8
7.5
8.5
Appearance
8.6
9.0
8.9
8.2
Value
7.2
7.7
8.0
8.3

Reader Reviews

  • Was not disappointed by the reviews

    16 miles per week, overpronator, medium arches
    Overall
    7.0
    Comfort
    5.0
    Cushioning
    5.0
    Durability
    7.0
    Appearance
    8.0
    Value
    6.0

    80% of the reviews I read told me that the shoe lacked the cushioning and feel from the previous model. I ran the Space Coast Marathon 2023 in them and yes I did finish faster than last year at NYC Marathon in the 1st Gen Alphafly but I feel it was due to different training and a much easier course. They felt like I had to work a lil harder to get the same pace out of the shoe than I had to on its first model.

  • Alpha fly

    100 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    10.0

    Best shoe

  • best racing shoe

    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    6.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    9.0

    it is a fast responsive shoe that I use  for races and sometimes speedwork  

  • Brilliant Marathoning Shoe

    Neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    3.0
    Appearance
    4.0
    Value
    4.0

    The alphafly next% 2 is a game changer for bigger distance runners, like myself. Too expensive to train in (can't waste the magic!), I keep them fresh and in reserve, only taking them out for race day.