Ever since Eliud Kipchoge wore a prototype version of the Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next% to run that incredible sub-2 marathon in Vienna, we knew the shoes would end up on sale at some point. Now they’re finally here, with a World Athletics regs-busting stack height, just the one carbon plate and crazy looking new Air pod. And of course they come with even more controversy than the original Next%. So what else is new and what does it all mean? I joined fellow Run Tester, Nick, to chat about the launch of Nike’s newest performance enhancers.
Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next%: What’s so special and The Run Testers’ reaction
Nike Alphafly price and release date
It won’t surprise you to hear that initially there will only be a limited release of the Alphafly Next%. They will be available on 29 February priced at $300 (that’s around £231).
Best running shoes: Alphafly alternatives
If you’re looking for some running shoes that are the Nike AlphaFly, you’ve come to the right place. Here are nine of the best new running shoes, selected by three very different runners.