Nike Zoom Alphafly Next% 2

Overall Grades And Reviews

9.7 Overall Grade
18 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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$274
Running Warehouse 4 colors
Pink/Black/Orang

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.

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Shoe Comparison

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Nike Zoom Alphafly Next% 2
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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Supershoe, Racing Flat
Supershoe, Racing Flat
Supershoe, Racing
Supershoe, Racing Flat
Pronation Control
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.9 oz. (men's), 6.9 oz. (women's)
7.1 oz. (men's), 5.8 oz. (women's)
7.6 oz. (men's), 7.6 oz. (women's)
7.5 oz. (men's), 6.5 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
38mm.
38mm.
40mm.
36mm.
Forefoot Height
30mm.
30mm.
33mm.
30mm.
Drop Height
8 mm.
8 mm.
7 mm.
6 mm.
Upper material
AtomKnit 2.0, Integrated tongue
FlyKnit
Single-Layer Celermesh, Heel Pull Tab, Added Overlays
MONO-MESH
Shoe Released
Q3 2022
Q2 2023
Q2 2023
Q1 2023
MSRP
$275
$250
$250
$200
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
9.7
9.2
9.0
8.8
Comfort
8.9
8.9
8.9
8.6
Cushioning
9.4
9.2
9.4
8.4
Durability
7.2
7.0
8.4
8.5
Appearance
8.5
8.9
8.8
9.0
Value
7.3
7.5
8.1
9.1

Reader Reviews

  • 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.