The outsole of the Alphafly Next% 2 has also undergone a slight redesign. In the original Alphafly, I wore a UK 5, in the Alphafly Next% 2, I wore a UK 5.5 to get the same fit, although this is likely because of the unisex sizing - none of the male runners I know went up half a size in the newer shoe. This could be because it’s a small release, and Nike might release female-specific sizing in the future, but right now there’s not.
Nike says this is to offer more energy return and “ensure a smooth transition from heel to forefoot as runners go through their stride.” I’ll go into the other tweaks below.įit-wise, as mentioned, the shoe comes in “unisex,” or men’s sizing. The most noticeable change is in the midsole - there’s still a huge stack of Nike’s Zoom X midsole foam and two Zoom Air units, which sit under the ball of the foot, but in the second version of the shoe, there’s also foam underneath these units. Out of the box, the Alphafly Next% 2 looks very similar to the original Alphafly, with a few minor tweaks. (Image credit: Future/Tom's Guide) Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next% 2 review: Design and fit There are definitely more affordable options on the market, such as the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 2, or the Saucony Endorphin Pro 3. Sure it’s designed for the everyday runner, but the everyday runner with a spare $275/£274.95 in their pocket for a racing shoe. Like the original Alphafly, the Alphafly Next% 2 doesn’t come cheap. Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next% 2 review: Price and availability Nike Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT% 2 at NIKE for $275 (opens in new tab).But how does it compare to some of the best Nike running shoes on the market? Read my full Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next% 2 review to find out. With the second iteration of the shoe, Nike addressed these issues, attempting to make it more stable underfoot for the everyday runner, not just the elite. While the first shoe was undeniably spectacular, for those of us who aren’t blessed with an athlete’s lower leg strength, it felt a little unstable, especially when running around corners.
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