Been keeping my eyes out for a discount on these for a while. Just found this and pulled the trigger.
These are V1. Not many changes compared to V2 but there are some reports of V1 wearing out quickly.
All sizes available at the time of posting.
You're either a crappy troll or have no idea of the impact the new generation of carbon-plated race shoes have on performance/time. Either way, go educate yourself.
@[Deactivated]: But online trolling is a sure sign of high self esteem and being comfortable in one's skin…
I set a new PB when I wore these whilst eating my smashed avo on my way to the plebiscite…
Maybe, but Eliud Kipchoge has broken the marathon world record in them, and just won the Berlin marathon in them.
Say what you want about them, but the technology works.
Typical bummer who don't exercise. Typical overweight for sure.
Not really, just very obvious with how ignorant you are.
@Fredfloresjr: Damn, this comment chain is spicy.
Kinda wish I got here before the ban to see what it was about !
@Soothsayer: It was silly - basically the banned user just kept mentioning how these shoes are just cheap styrofoam mass produced garbage and that the performance gains have nothing to do with the shoes and that everyone is just shilling for Nike if they like these. Totally doubling down and being a troll.
What isn't mass produced or made from synthetic materials these days? do you want bespoke organic running shoes, lol. They are normally around $300 and you're buying something the top runners are using.
Looking at video, they look very comfy. Would love to have these for my cardio but those colours stop me
I find they're quite unstable. They are built for one purpose only and that is to smash half marathon and marathon times.
As above, they are terrible at low speed ie walking or very slow jog. But at high speed and trying for the PBs they are fantastic.
Hi @D3NI3D I am quite new to the world of jogging. Only started training this year (did a half marathon in July - 1:45), and will be doing a melbourne marathon on 15 Oct, targeting under 3:50. I dont (and never) have a proper running shoes. My colleagues have been telling me to get a proper shoes for it, so have been keeping my eyes out a bit lately. If I buy it now, do you think my feet/leg will have enough time to get used to the new shoes for the marathon? I think I will be going into trail running moving onward, this Alphafly will not work right?
Is the price justified? or are there cheaper (dont have to be as good) that I can consider?
@Bulaxy: First half marathon @ 1:45 is quite an achievement. Congratulations.
I’m doing the half marathon in Melbourne. I’m actually aiming for under 99mins.
AF are designed for roads.
For personal experience it’s worth the money. I wouldn’t buy it at full price. But I would get a pair at this price. However do a couple runs in them before the Melbourne. Just to wear them in a bit.
@D3NI3D: Thanks, I will read a few more reviews and might go to try it out on Friday before deciding. Good luck with your half-marathon!
These shoes are a class apart for running
This deal has less to do with you than you seem to hope. I'm glad you've enjoyed the attention for this short while though
Be nice, this is the only human contact he gets.
Looking for a new pair of running shoes. I've gone through several Hoka Clifton 8s. They really only tend to last 550KM max, which is probably only really slightly below the average for running shoes in general.
Are these mushy when you run in them as indicated in the video?
No, it is not mushy. It has cabon plate so it provides more support when running marathon and helps to improve your performance. If you don't run marathon, imho, there is no need to buy a cabon-plated running shoes.
I have been running for about 14 months now consistently. I think I am ready to tick off a marathon but not too fussed about my time (and finally earn my marathon badge on Garmin Connect)
Appreciate your honest feedback
Good luck, duck
I'm going to offer a differing opinion to the others, if you're planning to run a marathon and you're going to take it somewhat seriously - as in, commit to training for it - I'd say absolutely go for a plated shoe at some point. Maybe not your daily trainers, maybe not these Alphaflys, and it doesn't have to be a carbon plate either - but you very likely won't regret it, once you feel the benefits and effects on your training and race times.
There's so many proper good trainers with plates coming out now, which can both train uptempo days and handle a marathon well, that you'd be foolish not to consider. Suggestions like the Endorphin Speed 3, Deviate Nitro 2, Boston 12, SC Trainer, Mach X, off the top of my head.
Alphafly is a dedicated racing shoe and you need to build leg strength to make the carbon plates work. Think them like springs under foot, you need to press them hard to let them bounce back.
I think there is no point of investing in super shoes unless you are elite runners who are chasing for the extra couple of minutes.
You can check some YouTube videos on building shoe rotation. You can start with two pairs: one pair of soft cushion shoes for slow paced easy runs and a pair of responsive shoes for tempo runs/race. You can gradually expand your rotation to 4 pairs: recovery, daily, tempo, race. But I think for average runners, 2 pairs are enough.
Since you are happy with Clifton, you can add a pair of Hoka Mach 5 or S as your speed shoe. You can also go to stores like Pace Athletic and The Athletes Foot to ask for suggestions and try other brands like Saucony and New Balance.
Thanks Jeremy some great suggestions and I have screenshotted your comment.
Since you are happy with Clifton, you can add a pair of Hoka Mach 5 or S as your speed shoe
I want to move away from Hoka Clifton's only because the mushiness doesn't offer great stability. I will definitely go to a show shop and try out the Mach 5 or S (Supersonic?)
I got a pair of Saucony Ride 14s too, they are nice.
You can also go to stores like Pace Athletic and The Athletes Foot to ask for suggestions and try other brands like Saucony and New Balance.
That's a great suggestion, and I did that. Took me 36 years to discover I was wearing the wrong sized shoes when I should have been wearing wide size when they did the Myfeet 3D scanner.
Recently picked up trail running shoes to give it a go.
Wish weekends were longer …
Mach 5 or S (Supersonic?)
Sorry my bad, it was a typo and I was trying to say Hoka Mach X.
Hoka Clifton 8s are mushy and not great for longer runs. These alphafly are quite soft but they aren’t mushy as there is a solid carbon fibre plate over the soft sole which bends under compression and adds greater rebound. They are amazing for long runs and will help you regardless if you run fast or slow. If you are serious about a marathon you want a pair like these.
I’d recommend trying some different shoes. I have a pair of hoka Clifton 8s that I bought for running but they are way too mushy and only good for a slow or recovery run. I wouldn’t run over 5km in the Clifton’s now.
550km is great compared to Adidas dizero Adios Pro Evo 1 which are designed for "one race — so one marathon — plus familiarisation time. Also cheap compared to $777.
Look at the Novablast or Superblast.
If you want to race competitively get yourself a carbon plate shoes.
my experience was alphafly2 was not good. Shoes itself is amazing, but af2 has pronouced arch that caused blister to my feet. so not for everyone. YMMV
I'm just here for ShadowBanned's comments
I am glad that loser troll is banned without a shadow.
Wow
Will i be guaranteed to do a sub 2 hour marathon in these?
Yes
v1 are better than v2, but v3 will be released soon, kipchoge just ran Berlin in them
Who is Kipchoge and how did he run to Berlin in them?
These are what I got my dad for Father's Day. He always wears them when he goes to his club.
My current runners are Clifton 8s which I like due to the cushioning (seems to help the knees), But I want some more speed for an upcoming marathon - I need wide fitting but the reviews say these are “snug” - anybody know if these are ok for wider feet and are they true to size?
I have the Vaporfly 2 and Clifton 8. VF are very snug compared to Clifton. I wouldn't recommend them if you have wide fitting.
Thanks OP
I have flat feet and normally do ok on Kayanos but will give these a try. I like the free Nike returns within 30 days even after a run
It’s also $777.
I have both Adidas PrimeX and the Nike alpha fly.
You will get the best out of them if you have a very stable landing and strong toe push off, I train in Adidas light strike pro and race in these.
Definitely 5% faster if you train in regular shoes to maintain strength and conditioning. I've used then in 5km 14km 21km runs and sprint, 70.3 and full Ironman triathlon distances.
Keep in mind the sole pretty much disintegrates at 100-150km of wear, so id use them as a race day only shoe.
8% if you're unconditioned. It's bloody insane. It's genuinely mechanical doping.
I'd love to see how the unsanctioned Adidas shoes help, but $700-800 is a bit too much
Pretty alphafly for a white guy
Please try the shoes before buying. Find an outlet, try them then go online and buy from here at a better price. Why do I say that? Last year when Kipchoge won the Berlin in a record time, like many I ran off to buy the Alphafly. I tried them on and they felt weird. Did not suit my feet at all. Feeling disappointed I tried on the Vaporfly and they felt amazing. I just smashed my pb wearing them. Everybody’s feet are different and make sure you buy what suits your feet
Egads. Methinks you've hit the "Why I Suck At Running" nail squarely on the head.
All these years I've been trying on every type & style of running shoe.
What I should have been doing was trying on the different feet of other, more successful people.
Great running shoes. Comfortable, bouncy and no sore heels. Soles are fairly soft and will not last more than a few months of regular / intense training. That’s the price you pay for the aforementioned qualities.
Just remember that these are disposable shoes, designed for a single competitive run. Amazing shoes for sure, and probably the second-best on the market at present, but disposable nonetheless
Not quite right, generally speaking they have a limited volume of kms before they no longer provide the benefits which I believe sits around 200-300kms. You could get multiple marathons/half marathons out of them if you limit their uses to race day.
If any of you bought these and haven't used them since, message me as i'll buy them off of you - Seeking a US12 Cheers
Clearly you don’t run.
I ran a half marathon on kayanos then tried these a month later. I smashed my previous time by almost 15mins. If it was maybe 5mins I would’ve put it down to training but the only change in equipment I had was the shoes.
My legs felt good afterwards too and recovered faster.
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