Nike
Nike Alphafly 3
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Ranked #2 in Running Shoes
Backed by 3 cited sources
Covered by 3 outlets
The benchmark carbon-plated marathon racer: a full-length ZoomX midsole with Air Zoom forefoot pods delivers class-leading energy return, and both the men's and women's world marathon records have been set in it.
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Key features
- ✓ Full-length ZoomX foam
- ✓ Forefoot Air Zoom Air pods
- ✓ Full-length carbon fiber plate
- ✓ 74.9%/73.9% heel/forefoot energy return in lab testing
- ✓ Race-day only construction
The sources behind this ranking
3 cited sources cover Nike Alphafly 3. Here's the stance each one takes.
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RunRepeat Lab testing shows the smoothest, most propulsive Alphafly yet, calling it arguably the best marathon racing shoe on the market. S Read → T 
Tom's Guide Names it the strongest contender for best carbon racer overall, noting both current marathon world records were set in it. S Read → B 
Believe in the Run "The Return of the King" - redesigned midsole eliminates the AF2's clunky midfoot feel for a smoother, lighter race shoe. S Read →