Nike Alphafly Next% Full & Final Review | Carbon Fiber Plate Marathon Shoe

Nike Alphafly Next% full review is now available here on the channel, after 72 miles of testing in time trials, track workouts, and even a marathon virtual race. The Nike Alphafly Next% is a marathon racing shoe for the runner out there that who is looking for plenty of bounce in their stride, but absolutely no ground contact feel. Overall, the Nike Alphafly Next% is a special racing shoe, the resilience of the ZoomX midsole foam and the AirPods on the forefoot may not be as high as I'd like. I noticed a reduction in bounce through the foot strike after the 50-mile mark. We shall see how they hold up over the long haul. Lots of innovation in the Nike Alphafly Next% marathon racing shoe, and yes of course, there is a carbon fiber plate inside that huge stack height.
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[@MattNasty]

I'm definitely looking forward to trying these shoes out. Not because they are possibly the best marsthon shoe, but because of how different they are. Granted 2020 has been a year of trying other brands than Nike, but these shoes are just so inovative.

[@durianriders]

I got a few pairs of these. Good to have them in the rotation so they don't wear out as fast.

[@jonahs697]

What is your profession? I need to know so I can afford to have multiple pairs of these in my rotation LOL

[@donalddarko3676]

Dumb comment. You buy one, wear it and then replace it when you need to. The amount of time you wear each one wears down the same rate.

[@TeresaHetu]

My vote for these shoes: After a major injury to my tibia I've had to stop running. impact pain was so painful it'd leave my leg swollen and burning for several days after trying to run in my daily running shoes. After 6 years of not being able to run I took a chance on these shoes and put in a mile with mild pain and no lasting pain after the run. For someone with pain on impact the sole on these shoes is amazing. I also appreciate the wide toe/ball landing because it keeps me balanced whereas in other shoes I'd roll to one side of my foot for pain avoidance. I couldn't be happier! Thanks for your thorough reviews!

[@joyridaz]

If it’s deteriorating after only 70 miles, at this cost... how does one get familiar with the shoe before the race without using up those scarce and expensive miles

[@jackosparrow4476]

Yes that is precisely my concern as well! The price tag on the Vapourflys is disgustingly high! I would only pay 250Euro for the Alphafly version that Eliud Kipchoge wore in Vienna, the one with 3 plates and 4 Airpods I think.

[@cookiepuss8182]

JoyRidaz that’s just the nature of Zoom Z . The foam will actually crease just trying them on and walking in them . It is a tough pill to swallow for just a racing shoe as I only own the next % . They are amazing shoes though .

[@brandonb.5304]

CookiePuss81 there are creases in the foam out of the box before you even try them on so I don’t think creases are necessarily indicative of a decrease in responsiveness.

[@eriktred]

This is my problem with the very expensive carbon plate shoes in general... not built to last. I personally like to run on race day in shoes I've done many long runs in.

[@photopawn37]

"Buy two pairs at least" is what the Nike reps would say.

[@CsabaTothMr]

For marathons: I signed up for Chicago and I have a very bad gut feeling. It's far away, but in their last email they didn't let the folks to cancel. You can only cancel (defer) your entry, but you'd loose all your registration money! With a race being that far, I'm disappointed, because there's a reasonable chance it won't be held.

[@alex31721able]

Beat way to decide which is faster. Next% on one foot, alphafly on the other... see which way you turn when you try run straight

[@justinpaynter3140]

BrO'Neill 😂😂😂😂😂👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@htmonaro1969]

That's gold! Would make for a good comedy sketch, I think.

[@bh4560]

I just got a 25 percent off this for my birthday! 70 uk quid saved and they arrive next week. 😍

[@lapins86]

Collected a pair of these in person last night after buying them off ebay. Brand new in the box. Worked hard on extra jobs/overtime at work (I'm a Carpenter) these last 2 weeks. To have enough spare money to but these. Just over 2weeks to go before I run my 8th London marathon, so can I wear them in enough to use them to race in!!! 🤔🏃‍♂️💨👟👟

[@JordanThomasmedia]

Nice full review! I'm skeptical about anyone else being able to get through the issues with a patent to get something air pod like. They have had a lot of years to crack that Nike Air code and it just hasn't happened. Think there's a better chance of someone like New Balance making an outstanding foam attempt. QOTD: Hard to tell if it there will be any major marathons this year. Hope you and your family are doing well.

[@Kevin-cf8uu]

QD: I think the issue with marathons is more in the planning stages and setting it up, permits, etc. There are also some unknowns regarding the virus and what things will look like down the road months from now. My guess is most of these major events that need to be planned many months in advance will be postponed. I do not think a vaccine will be needed for events to start. Given recent studies showing possibly 20% of NYC was already infected, several months from now that number will be higher and a vaccine may not even be needed (though I'm sure/hope they will still be working on one).

[@brianforan2721]

Great review Seth. Looking forward getting your take on the AlphaFly vs Next% Sunday. I think maybe the DeMoor Global Running Virtual Race 2 will be the only show in town this year. Thanks again for last week Seth. Really enjoyed it. Can’t see any Marathons taking place this year unfortunately.

[@davidmartini2757]

QD: My gut feeling is that Berlin is the fist of the World Major Marathons to postpone that are scheduled later in the year. Boston and London have already postponed and rescheduled to September/October. I don’t believe that mass gatherings like we see at big city marathons will be allow till 2021 so I think the 2020 running of Boston and London will unfortunately not happen. Berlin may postpone till northern hemisphere spring and have two editions in 2021. I am from Australia and currently have Melbourne Marathon marked as goal marathon for 2020 however it appears that Australian Government is indicating that mass gatherings are a “long way off” so I don’t believe that a marathon even in October is likely. For me that means that Plan B will be to either run Melbourne Marathon on the rescheduled date or look to Hobart Marathon in January 2021 or Canberra Marathon in April 2021 as alternative Australian based marathons. Of course I am hoping that all marathon later this year can go ahead but only if they do not pose a health risk of virus spread if they are staged. Guess we will all have to partake in more DGR virtual races for the foreseeable future.

[@VanCough]

Outsole rubber needs to be thick to protect the zoom unit from popping due to wear

[@peterkip]

QD: I qualified for Chicago and am booked for my first overseas race and first major but I am holding very little hope that any 2020 races will go ahead. I also ran a BQ so hopefully Boston 2021 will go ahead

[@danielmoore9214]

Seth - How can you like the alphafly so much but have contempt for the Tempo Next ? The only difference is a bit of react foam in the heal and a lighter plate....

[@baltsu]

QD: about 2 or 3 weeks ago I realized that all major fall marathons will be canceled. WA doesn't even allow athletes try to make the Olympic qualification results before December 1. In my opinion, Spring 2021 marathons might take place but before that there will only be small races. Btw, Frank Ruby contacted adidas before he contacted Nike in the 70s and pitched the Air technology. Adidas was not interested. Nike owns the technology now because Phil Knight got interested when he heard that adidas had not been fascinated about it. He went for a run and thought there might be something in that technology. Rest is history.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Baltsu true. I wonder where the patents stand now though.... how do you patent air 😉

[@baltsu]

@@SethJamesDeMoor there has been lawsuits where Nike has alleged Skechers copying and therefore infridging company's air technology patents. I am not familiar with those patents but for example in the Vaporfly Nike had patented even the shape of the carbon plate. That means that if the benefit that the runner gets came from the shape of the plate and if the WA decided that every athlete should be entitled to those benefits then Nike would probably need to let other manufacturers to license its patent. In the mobile phone industry all companies own thousands of patents worth billions of dollars and every single phone sold includes some kind of license fee payments to other manufacturers because none of the companies developed all key components, technologies or features themselved.

[@nate22621]

Man I love your positive vibe

[@tednruth453]

In the 80's I had cycling shoes (italian company Duegi) with a similar upper, mmm😄

[@ricodelavega4511]

coming out of the box, seth was overjoyed. QD:i think races could occur, but only in limited form: 10k on Friday, Half on Sat, Full marathon on Sun. You'd obviously have a to stagger the starting times and limit the amount of people. As for people avoiding each other while running, it happens everyday on the local trails. Marathon organizers should choose a city's widest street with entry points to the starting occuring on streets on both sides of this widest street. People would likely be in aline that wraps 4 blocks down, but no biggie.

[@MartinH_-_-_1]

They may allow some fall marathons but I reckon it would only be elites and maybe sub elites. A few hundred runners is OK but 10s of thousand I don't see happening this year.

[@chemistryflavored]

I don’t have either of these shoes and I’m not even a fast runner so it’s not like I have the fitness to truly utilize the tech. Yet here I am watching a full video on a shoe I will never purchase. Gotta hand it to Nike, designs like this just make me super curious and watching folks break records in them is exciting.

[@stefanwagner1841]

QOD: Gut is thinking it will open up in the November time frame. I feel it will be under 5000 people, unfortunately. Have a good one Seth!

[@piercekapustka6984]

This man really hit us with the come back next time for more.😂

[@kevinmcgee2424]

Whole lotta get to that later.

[@ciarankavanagh9518]

I heard one Nike rep in am interview say that the next% and alphafly would coexist in Nike lineup. There is also a lot of work being done on a zoom x 5k-half racing flat which looks really good. So maybe for people not wearing these for the marathon can use it as a long tempo shoe and have the zoom x flat for track workouts and shorter races.

[@hughphillips5129]

ciaran kavanagh would love to see what the zoom x looks like

[@trentphillips1856]

ciaran kavanagh there’s talk that it’s called the ZoomX Hyperfly, if you google it there’s several mockups already out. They look seriously legit

[@chrisdick726]

I think personally I’m going to treat this year as just trying to focus on how great full I am just to run. If a fall marathon goes ahead I’m not sure I’ll want to jump right into it. A time for self reflection is good right now.

[@runningcyclingdad6521]

I’m excited for the Pegasus 37’s!!!!

[@MrSupernova111]

I got them last week. Fell in love with them instantly only to find out that I have an injury that hasn't healed on the first day I tried them on. Now, they sit in my closet almost completely unused until I can hopefully run again.

[@4pfkillacuh405]

Supernova what happen to you? Hope you feel better soon :(

[@MrSupernova111]

@@4pfkillacuh405 .I have a stress fracture in my left leg back in April. I did a couple of test runs before I got the Pegasus 37 and I was fine. When I got the new shoes I went for another run and quickly realized that I might have gone a bit too hard. I'm going to focus on cycling and walks for the foreseeable future. Its not what I wanted but hopefully if I ease back into running in a month or two it will heal properly. I really appreciate your support. Cheers!

[@LearningFast]

Did you get the shoes when Nike did the limited release on the day of the Olympic Trials?

[@daniel_frq]

mpgxsvcd yes, nike pro members had the opportunity to buy them for about a week i think

[@justintgoetz]

Daniel Franco Nike members had about less than 5 seconds to buy the shoes. They sold out immediately.

[@trentphillips1856]

Justin Goetz exactly. I got up really early to camp out on several devices to grab them, didn’t even get to put a pair into the cart before they sold out

[@jean-phil]

there are websites where you can buy from "resellers" such as ebay, stockx, etc.

[@Nonixification]

Let me guess: Vaporfly for Races, Alphafly for Recovery runs.

[@Nonixification]

@Quaid Griffin can be true, what I dont like with most of "recovery shoes" is the weight

[@jimoconnor8597]

I watched the Believe in the Run Insta live with the Nike exec. They are going to release them regardless of the marathons happening or not. Unlike the other companies, Nike is going forward with all their shoes. Remember when everyone said the 4% wouldn't last and then the same with the Next%. Still reading about runners doing work in their 4% with 300-500 miles.

[@ErnieOne]

Thank you, Seth for another great video. It feels like you ‘re in zone these last weeks. I see a totally powerful Seth not just “runningwise” but in general. Keep it like this, dude! Keep developing! Q:Seth, if you were a 3 hours marathoner, would you run a marathon in Glideride? QD: I have the impression that no Marathon race is gonna take place until Jan 2021...

[@twrandolph2]

Ernie G. Keen observation and I agree!

[@spyv6603]

Κοίτα λογικά το glideride θα κάνει τη δουλειά του ( δεν έχω τρέξει σε αυτό Αλλά ο seth νομίζω έλεγε σε ένα βίντεο ότι το χρησιμοποίησε για long runs όταν έκανε marathon training). Οπότε παρόλο που γενικά θεωρείται trainer νομίζω ότι δεν θα είναι άσχημο. Αλλά εγώ θα σου συστηνα να το δοκίμαζες πρώτα όταν ανοίξουν τα μαγαζιά ώστε να το δεις κι εσύ. Btw Χριστός Ανέστη.

[@ErnieOne]

Spy V μεγάλε, να ‘σαι καλά! Αληθώς ο Κύριος! Το φόρεσα το glideride λίγο πριν κλείσουν τα μαγαζιά... και μου είπαν ότι θα το εφερναν και σε μαύρο γιατί τότε δεν υπήρχε στο νούμερό μου. Περίμενα πώς και πώς να το πάρω γιατί ήταν παπουτσάρα. Σε σπρώχνει forward για ένα πολύ επιθετικό τρέξιμο. Αμέσως το μυαλό μου πήγε σε tempo ή σε μαραθώνιο. Δυστυχώς έκλεισαν τα πάντα και για μένα δεν έχει νόημα ακόμα κάποια αγορά για τρεξιμο σε δρόμους. Ελπίζω να είσαι κουλ! Καλή δύναμη!

[@spyv6603]

@@ErnieOne thanks ρε. Για το παπούτσι μην ανησυχείς σε κάνα δίμηνο θα χουν ανοίξει τα μαγαζιά λογικά

[@Sporaddik]

QD: I think it will be just like the Tokyo Marathon - just the elites and pros. Great stuff here Seth, thanks for sharing your comments on the Alphafly. Your pointers validated my feelings about this shoe and that's why I returned them back to Nike and will just stick with the VF Next%.

[@abderrahmanelbakkali190]

It maybe hard to believe, but I got a pair of counterfeit of those shoes and they're amazingly similar to the original ones as it seems. And the price is 35$.

[@brianwj5]

Great review. Thanks for the content. I hope the season gets started sooner than later once it's figured out how to get a large amount of people together with out risk. Maybe closed events or staggered start times. I'm sure there are a lot of options. As for the Alphafly...price for durability is going to be interesting to see over time. Clearly the next% paved the way for this shoe, so you know it's going to sell. But adding Zoom pods on a racing shoe built for marathons only adds questions on the alphaflys durability. I would be curious to see where this shoe tops out in terms of miles run. For that price is it worth it for 150miles vs a shoe that might be half the price but adds weight but last longer.

[@NeillyVille]

FIRST! When's the full review on the Novablast, Seth?

[@TheProIsLol]

I’ve got those! They feel great thus far

[@clairesweter-millar260]

Mine are due to arrive next week. Can’t wait!.

[@stonecoldsteez]

Outsole is thicker to protect the zoom pods

[@justinpaynter3140]

stonecoldsteez that was my immediate thought too

[@bryangrullon]

2020 Marathon Season: Naturally optimistic, but with every week, things are being cancelled left and right. I was signed up for Berlin and now that's side-railed 5 months away. Now, I continue to pray for the health of NYC and the possibility of the 50th anniversary race.

[@chrisB_OG]

OH YES AWESOME REVIEW. thank u :-)

[@LearningFast]

2020 will be a really tough year for racing. I think the US races with the exception of the New York marathon will happen. I am not sure about the London Marathon. I predict the Men’s and perhaps the Women’s marathon record will be run in Chicago but it could also be broken before that in Boston if it happens to be a cooler day.

[@laurencesdaddy6392]

mpgxsvcd London marathon will 100% not go ahead this year

[@laurencesdaddy6392]

mpgxsvcd we will be in ‘lock down’ till 2021 apparently

[@jimoconnor8597]

Chicago is already offering a cancel option or defer option for athletes. It will cancel for sure. Not sure if elites will run or not.

[@ruffeyx]

im watching a review on a product that i know i won't be able to afford, n im just a casual jogger too. but learning about all these innovations, it's great.

[@michaeldominic2070]

QD: I'm trying to stay positive that the fall races will take place. I'm running Boston and will train like it is still on, however I unfortunately am afraid it will be canceled. I dont think a vaccine would be necessary for events like this to take place, but it would help if some drug treatments are tested and successfully for future treatment of the virus.

[@htmonaro1969]

Treatments won't be enough, some doctors can see ling term damage to the lungs as a result of infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, especially if you develop COVID-19. I wouldn't want to take that chance, and I expect many others wouldn't either.

[@37YOD]

In New Zealand, we are beginning full marathon races again in July!

[@i.p2088]

Advise please - Got my first Alphafly V1 today. Feels extremely bouncy. Two problems if possible to advise. 1. It's not possible to do a running Knot so my heels are a bit slipping.. 🤔 2. I do feel one ankle sore after my run.🤔 (My run was 8k and I broke 2 records but the shoes "made me" do it.. Garmin 745 says load 260 Strava RE 180 and Garmin say rest 67 hour in RED 🙄. I am 60YO but had to try the Alphafly.. My bucket list) .

[@trosencrantz]

I've noticed this with Nike shoes that have this technology of wide forefoot+stack height and narrow mid to rear heal, that they tend to pronate more than many older technology shoes. I can actually see it in your video's when you focus on the shoe as you run toward the camera. As a result, I was noticing my foot taking on a new type of stress load and it took awhile for me to adjust to these Nike type shoes. I also own the Fly 3's and Vaporfly Next %. So, that to me resonates into a slightly more unstable and clunky shoe, albeit fast though. My feet felt worked a bit more early in training and testing of the Fly 3's for sure. When I ran my DGR Half last weekend, I was happy to have ran in the Vaporlfy Next %, as My feet/legs felt fresh after and the next day as well. Was almost tempted to run in my Sketcher Horizon Vanish but glad I didn't, as my feet and legs would have been beat up more after.

[@raymondmorrow7926]

The marathon I am training for in September caps at 175 people for the full marathon and 375 for the half. I think the smaller the cap number the more likely we will get to race. All I can do is put in the work and be prepared either way. Keep hope the sun has always came out from behind the clouds eventually before.

[@kiteracer2497]

Aren't they creased before you get them?

[@blackwatch_TV]

Stellar review Seth, well done mate 👏

[@ElmerLin]

Higher off the ground and unstable wasn't something that bothered me until I sprained my ankle on a turn that left me out of action for 2 months! User error is of course noted, but even with the regulations on stack height being < 40mm, I feel like there is room for innovation in maintaining (or even improving) the energy return without compromising on the stability, adding to the stake height.

[@Rishan7575]

Hi Seth, great review, thanks!! Would u also recommend this for brisk long walks?

[@carl0918]

Am I the only one that can't get past the way it looks? Alien looking shoes

[@brandonb.5304]

I think people just become used to the sensation of the Alphaflys and other shoes similar to this. I doubt they've lost most of their responsiveness after only 70 miles. The first time you try on a shoe like this their sensation is new so you're immediately aware and ultra-sensitive to it. After 70 miles, you're used to it so it probably doesn't feel like they're as responsive. All shoes lose responsiveness over time, but I doubt it's as severe as you think. Also, the last time you ran in them you admitted your legs were dead, so a lot of that could have been your legs and not the shoes not feeling as springy. You have to give energy to receive it. If your legs aren't pushing off as forcefully, the shoes aren't going to return the energy they would if your legs were fresh.

[@flyingpig251]

Here in NZ, thanks to the nature of our isolated corner of the world, I could see us being back on track for events in the latter part of the year, our biggest marathon is in Auckland in November so I would say it’s probably still going ahead.

[@NZDERO1]

At this stage here in New Zealand we have the Queenstown Marathon still going ahead as we're pretty much covid free. Probably going to purchase these, even though it's painfully expensive.

[@jayzhao1817]

I bought these... the front black outsole is not really rubber, it is more like foam.. wears way faster. I think the idea is stupid that any pair of running shoes is not for daily use. If so it should have clear mark on the packaging or label.

[@dnice4335]

I wonder when more of us could get them- my size is always sold out!!

[@dalrekantarah]

These sold out completely I got the alert saying they were on sale and not even 10 minutes later I got a text saying they were sold out

[@dnice4335]

@@dalrekantarah I gave up and decided to chill with my NIKE worship and bought HOKO ONE .......will let you know !!!

[@ivanperez735]

dnice what size u wear??

[@dnice4335]

@@ivanperez735 7.5

[@dnice4335]

womans

[@SDub-yi7lx]

Seth u shouldn’t feel the need to apologize if ur adding a point to ur review. We’re here to know all the detes.

[@brandonwhite9270]

You know, it would be really cool to see you do a mile time trial

[@TheFODRunner]

Do you think the alpha fly would be suited more to a wider foot runner? You mentioned the next% plate is not as wide.... thoughts?

[@andyschweitzer]

I prefer the look of the Next% over the AlphaFly. I can be slow to adopt new technology and I will likely stick with the Next% for this fall. Hoping that the Indianapolis half and CIM are a go.

[@ACosmonaut]

Seth, can you also compare the 4% when you do your comparison on Sunday?

[@donalddarko3676]

Just an fyi the drop is in the footbed not the visible midsole. Where have nike got the 4mm drop and youve got 7-8mm. Is there normally a discrepancy between what youve measured and the manufacturer spec?

[@TheLiberatedMonkey]

I would love to try these, but they’re comically expensive. 🤷‍♂️

[@MiracleWarriors]

The Zoom Fly 3 is a really hard shoe to put on even using both hands !

[@jean-phil]

hmm never had any problem

[@trainwellracewell]

Love the bouncey sound effects 😃

[@tomas2375]

@Seth James DeMoor Nice video as usual! More than 200 Euro for a running shoe that is meant to go just about 2 marathons is an absolute disgrace to running! Advertising the shoe so heavily to everyone and then putting a ridiculous price tag on it, is where Nike lost me. Furthermore, they seem to take the vapor fly series here in Europe of the shelves early, even though they do have a substantial amount of stock left, just to keep the price tag up and not including them in the seasonal sales!

[@jackosparrow4476]

So true! I have been running in nikes for years now and have mostly enjoyed them, but yes the marketing strategy for the Vaporfly was definitely a cheeky one. What put me off though is that they tell you that they made the worlds fastest and best running shoe, however you can only run in it if you have that much money to spend. Honestly the materials used are innovative but don't come even close to that price tag. To me it seems like follows: Me: I would like to purchase the Vapourfly's. Nike: Great decision sir! These are the fastest and lightest max cushioned shoe's you could hope for! That will make 250Euro. Me: Sorry I only have 160Euro. Nike: Le me see what I can do ... (They dip in in concrete) ... Ok I have here a similar but more affordable model, the Zoom-Fly. Me: (Walks away) They literally made the Zoom_Fly's a knockdown version of the Vaporflys - a slower more heavier version for the working class.

[@julianjulius4163]

@@jackosparrow4476 Good analogy! Agree the pricepoint in the Next% was and is absurdly high!

[@wasuptho]

I've got a question about this shoe. Are you supposed to be on your toes while running in this or mid foot?

[@user-rt5zv1fh9k]

No water absorption on the upper is good, but wouldent water from cups, or rain, or puddles go through and get your sock and inner sole with that "meshy" a upper. where as a little extra upper could make the water run off more.

[@doom4067]

I think that we're going to see a cold marathon season in the fall. The move Poland to October. I'm pretty sure that October in Poland is cold. I think that all the shoe releases will be delayed due to the companies moving manufacturing out of China and due to the delayed major races. I don't know that they're moving manufacturing, but it would be a good marketing move for them.

[@joyridaz]

Nike has been using AirPods (usually in the heels) for years, curious why they finally decided to inject them into the running lineup and moving them forward....

[@QronoZ713]

You need some new innovation/wow factor

[@justinpaynter3140]

They’ve been using them in the forefoot since 2012 in the forefoot. The Flyknit Racer had a forefoot Zoom Air Pod as did one of their trainers (I forgot the name) The Pegasus 33 had forefoot and heel Zoom Air pods and the Peg 35 had full length Zoom air.

[@projectdavid5109]

They're zoom units not air pods

[@djcracker800]

QD: My instinct for 2020 is only select areas will be able to have races with strict permits from local authority. Races will have much smaller entrance limits. Smaller wave starts. Course support will require PPE. No water stations (bring your own hydration and nutrition). No Expo or Finish line celebrations. Packet pickup and medals will not be done in person. With all this it makes the challenge for race directors to even consider having races.......

[@apostolosdimou8060]

No Marathons till spring 2021.

[@chuarh7393]

Yep. Not until there's a working vaccine or the virus goes away after we've quarantined ourselves long enough

[@tomrebbitt1435]

Gothenburg in October!

[@nonyabusiness8693]

QOD: I think some will be postponed (smaller ones), but for major events I think it will be cancelled until next year. There should be more virtual events, or even just cancel spectator watching and do segmented racing with smaller groups. Shoe companies should take full advantage as runners are. The price for these are steep. 275?!..like really Nike? A racing shoe should never exceed 200. That should be the top. If Nile did a mass sell, set the price to to even 220..they would sell like crazy. I would certainly buy them for that price. Everybody is at a home buying online, this would be the perfect time to go on sale.

[@amwrunning7040]

Hi Seth! I´ve been running with the first vaporfly 4% and also the next%. My first ever impression from the zoomX sole was that it made a different sound than a normal rubber. If you tap it it´s almost echoe. Did you ever notice that? Sounds almost like they added some light gas (helium or hydrogyn) into the mixing of the foam instead of air. It´s probably a deep secret. But listen to it, its so weird.

[@justinpaynter3140]

AMW Running I noticed the same thing. It made me think of a styrofoam cooler when I first heard it!

[@amwrunning7040]

@@justinpaynter3140 Yes, its a very unique sound to it!

[@digambarnalawade6640]

Can this shoes shifting in India? Plz reply

[@DevRunner]

I just purchased the Saucony Endorphin Pro last week and posted my first impression video. I LOVE THAT SHOE! I'd really like to see how it stacks up against the Alphafly!

[@georgeosborn421]

How much energy return does the foam offer?

[@iel3m3nt]

Can’t wait to get these

[@maxmurray8284]

i would like to know what shoe you recommend for a fairly new longer distance runner. i really like the look of the alphaflys and the vaporflys but is it worth me paying £200+ if i am not racing in them but just using them for my long runs?

[@valentinsanchez8108]

Can we put the 4% in that battle it can be the standard or Baseline or the Evolution point I think it would be a good idea 💡!!!

[@justinpaynter3140]

QD - I have already decided that I will defer Chicago to next year. I suspect it won’t be held, but if it is I’m not trying to be around 40k people. It’s a bummer as it was my first time, but safety first. I just hope the marathons will defer AND roll over entry fees.

[@mrcranpro]

Definitely true to size. Love running in this shoe.

[@davidh5429]

Had to go half a size down on both the Alphafly and Tempo next

[@Ztd214]

When it comes out, will you be reviewing the Air Zoom Tempo Next%? I think it would be a great marathon trainer, considering it’s a alphafly with more rubber and react.

[@jamesotto7884]

My gut is that no major marathons will take place this year 😢 event organisers need to make a decision at least 2 months prior to the event. With social distances it will not just end. It will be phased and i cant see non essential foreign travel being permitted for a long while. I think Nike will hold the general release of the alpha fly until Feb 2021 😲

[@maartendeboeck2432]

Anticipating the comparison between the Alphafly and the Next %: Bashir Abdi, a marathoner who recently ran 02.04:49 in the Tokio Marathon (one of the last races that happened before the lockdown) said during a ‘facebook live’ of a Belgian sports channel that, only after two trainings sessions, he has decided that, although he is sponsored by Nike, he will not use the Alphafly as a marathon racing shoe. He says he feels that his ankle ‘shifts’ too much while running and that he feels not stable enough in the shoe to go over 26 miles. Although I am not 100 procent sure, I think that he ran in the Next % in Tokio.

[@solefreak2]

Seth do you go up a size in running shoes over your casual footwear? Its something I'm always told to do when visiting running shops.

[@martinzajic7543]

What do you think about the fibers inside the airbag? Mine are little bit teared up. I would like to know, if it's normal or not.

[@CAIrondad]

QD: sadly, it's pretty much over. I think it's ridiculous that races cannot be run, the real issue should be the crowds around the registration tables before the start and after the races but assuming you could control that there's no reason not to run the races. On a separate note I think if you focus and choose to do so, you could and will crush the Pikes Peak Marathon this year. It's your race to lose, Seth!! Well, assuming they run it. I'm one of the volunteers there so I hope to see you then!

[@loganfranklin4740]

Seth, I don’t know how the Polar watch works but do you think the treadmill mode’s distance is correct? I feel like it must be way off since it doesn’t use gps. I know on the garmin watch that I use treadmill mode is not accurate at all compared to gps. I’m just saying I think you might have ran a faster marathon than you think due to the treadmill mode!

[@danecobb4977]

I'm 6'3 and the 4% feels really unstable already I can't imagine turning a simple corner on a street in these lol

[@flyingpig251]

HOONIGAN Dreamer I’m 6’2 and I’ve run in the zoom fly which is like a baby 4%, I also found them kinda unstable, I wore out the outside edge of the heel like crazy

[@nathanaelgamble2542]

100% agree, I' m 6,3

[@jayt3972]

How many miles will this one last? I'd think it's more durable than previous models.

[@angelorodriguez5985]

QOD: Internationally it will be resumed later this year but here in our country I think its over. Its vey interesting to see that IF major marathon is resumed later this year. The elites will be spread throughout different events and im expecting a new name on the podium😊

[@darrenk7393]

Seth, love the channel. I’ve been running for a few years and love the sport, the issue I have is that I just don’t seem to improve and really lack a plan when I run. Do you know of a resource where I can start to “learn to run” and where I can develop a daily schedule. I’m a guy who just goes out for fun without knowing how to complete different types of runs or how to run with purpose. Thanks in advance.

[@andrewmitchell5807]

Try reading some books and stuff. Lots of good material just a google search away. In general, it's good to mix things up. Choose one day a week for tempo, another for speed, one for recovery, maintenance, and then a long run. Good luck

[@fieldwalker]

I'm guessing you weigh 130? 120? And quite serious creasing and foam compression after 72 miles. How's it going to be for 160 or 170 pound runners.. hmmmm. Looks super clunky as well. Still, I'd love to try them out. Sick times on training runs BTW

[@JacobKing23]

QOD: I think a lot if not all bigger fall races will be cancelled. But most of the smaller races will be a go..... Or maybe it's just wishful thinking since I'm signed up for a smaller marathon in October.

[@IkOngkarSatNam]

QD: I think the whole season will be canceled unfortunately. I think states will impose limits on larger gatherings (people of 50 or more) so that'll affect marathons and other races. How would you suggest we adjust training in order to be better prepared for next year or whenever races are scheduled again?

[@gosekinz]

2020 is done - in most countries the response to COVID-19 has been too slow to contain its spread - travel systems have broken down - international sports rely on travel therefore they're done - hopefully the Olympics will be able to be staged in 2021 but I wouldn't count on it.

[@blackwatch_TV]

Stay positive fam..we’ll get thru this

[@rsii83]

I need to buy a pair of shoes for my first half marathon. Should I buy one or should I get Metaspeed sky just because I am not very confident with the air pod if a sharp object pokes it. Can someone give me an advice?

[@scottwiggans6292]

Can you review the new adidas adizero pro its adidas take on a carbon fibre plate racing shoe

[@Deadbuck73]

Why are the comments moved?

[@msandiford93]

QD: I can't see any of these marathons/races taking place without there being a vaccine unfortunately.

[@jean-phil]

either a vaccine or "herd immunity" if it's possible

[@DJTMANE]

We doing virtual ones buddy, everyone starts at the same time on a application

[@BleakVision]

What are you talking about? Just have dozens of starting groups. Have starting groups no bjgger than 50 people. No drafting, keep distances of at least 15m. Have people only allowed in the starting area for 15 min as well as in the finishing area. I know you are going to complain to me about massages and ceremonies or whatever but these are out. Also, the symptomless superspreader fit enough to run a road race is kind of a myth.

[@lars-akesvensk9704]

Why? Mortality rates around 0.1% (similar to the annual flu) and no runners in the risk groups. It is ridiculous to ban running events.

[@DJTMANE]

Lars-Åke Svensk your part of the problem. People can still carry the virus without it affecting them. What happens then? After you bring it home to your parents and they get sick themselves

[@projectdavid5109]

They're zoom units not AirPods fam ;(

[@justinpaynter3140]

Project David thank you! It was bothering me too. A small thing but I like to be precise and consistent with a company’s terminology.

[@matejnovak7118]

Exactly, he almost had me sreaming at the screen when he kept on repeating it.

[@seankillar123]

Lol