Nike Zoom Alphafly Next% 2
Overall Grades And Reviews
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.
How This Shoe Compares To Its Competitors
Pink/Black/Orang
Pros
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Highly rated and popular supershoe.
Cons
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More expensive, less popular, and less well-reviewed than the Vaporfly 3%, Nike's most popular supershoe.
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Rates poorly on durability.
LetsRun.com Reviewer Ratings
Overall Ratings Breakdown
| 10 |
71%
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| 9 |
19%
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| 8 |
5%
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| 7 |
5%
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| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
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- LRC Grade
- 9.7
- Average Review
- 9.6
- Median Review
- 10.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.9
- Average Review
- 8.9
- Median Review
- 10.0
- LRC Grade
- 9.4
- Average Review
- 9.3
- Median Review
- 10.0
- LRC Grade
- 7.5
- Average Review
- 7.3
- Median Review
- 8.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.6
- Average Review
- 8.6
- Median Review
- 10.0
- LRC Grade
- 7.2
- Average Review
- 7.0
- Median Review
- 7.0
Score Distribution
| 10 |
71%
|
| 9 |
19%
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| 8 |
5%
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| 7 |
5%
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| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
57%
|
| 9 |
14%
|
| 8 |
19%
|
| 7 |
0%
|
| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
10%
|
Score Distribution
| 10 |
67%
|
| 9 |
14%
|
| 8 |
10%
|
| 7 |
5%
|
| 6 |
0%
|
| ≤ 5 |
5%
|
Score Distribution
| 10 |
24%
|
| 9 |
24%
|
| 8 |
10%
|
| 7 |
5%
|
| 6 |
19%
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| ≤ 5 |
19%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
57%
|
| 9 |
5%
|
| 8 |
19%
|
| 7 |
5%
|
| 6 |
5%
|
| ≤ 5 |
10%
|
Score Distribution
| 10 |
24%
|
| 9 |
14%
|
| 8 |
5%
|
| 7 |
14%
|
| 6 |
14%
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| ≤ 5 |
29%
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Shoe Comparison
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Nike Zoom Alphafly Next% 2
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Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 3
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Brooks Hyperion Elite 3
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adidas adizero Adios Pro 3
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| Shoe Properties | ||||
| Shoe Type |
Supershoe, Racing Flat
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Supershoe, Racing Flat
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Supershoe, Racing Flat
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Supershoe, Racing
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| Pronation Control |
Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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| Weight |
7.9 oz. (men's), 6.9 oz. (women's)
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7.1 oz. (men's), 5.8 oz. (women's)
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7.9 oz. (men's), 7.9 oz. (women's)
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7.6 oz. (men's), 7.6 oz. (women's)
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| Stack Height |
38mm.
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38mm.
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35mm.
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40mm.
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| Forefoot Height |
30mm.
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30mm.
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27mm.
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33mm.
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| Drop Height |
8 mm.
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8 mm.
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8 mm.
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7 mm.
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| Upper material |
AtomKnit 2.0, Integrated tongue
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FlyKnit
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Single-Layer Celermesh, Heel Pull Tab, Added Overlays
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| Shoe Released |
Q3 2022
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Q2 2023
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Q2 2023
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Q2 2023
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| MSRP |
$275
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$250
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$250
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$250
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LRC Ratings
Out of 10
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| Overall |
9.7
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9.4
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8.7
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9.0
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| Comfort |
8.9
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8.9
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8.9
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8.8
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| Cushioning |
9.4
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9.2
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9.1
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9.4
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| Durability |
7.5
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6.8
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8.2
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8.3
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| Appearance |
8.6
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8.8
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8.4
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8.8
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| Value |
7.2
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7.5
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8.0
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8.2
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Reader Reviews
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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.
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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
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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
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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.