Nike’s latest offering in running sneakers sets the bar high for innovation. Precisely fine-tuned to ensure comfort and to help athletes reach top speeds, the brand presents the Nike Alphafly 3.

 

 

The Nike Alphafly 3 is a part of Nike’s latest Blueprint Pack, an assemblage of the company’s most advanced Air innovations. Nike understands the needs of athletes and strives to bring the best technological features and comfort elements forward to support their journey. The Blueprint Pack includes the Nike Pegasus 41 and Maxfly 2, the Nike G.T. Hustle 3, and the Nike Mercurial — options for the pitch, the court, or the track which all include Nike’s premium Air Technology.

Made for going that extra mile no matter the obstacles, the Nike Alphafly 3 is equipped with three game-changing technologies that help runners exceed their limits. Though the running sneaker touts future-forward features, it aptly nods to the brand’s legacy as well, as design details such as a speckled Swoosh logo and intricate sketches on the insole are inspired by Bill Bowerman, Nike’s original innovator. Additional design features include an Atomknit upper, created for improved multidirectional containment and maximized breathability.

Diving into the technologies that reinforce the resistance and comfort of the sneaker, the latest model includes two forefoot Air Zoom units and ZoomX foam, powering every step and returning energy back to the runner with every stride. The ZoomX foam provides a cushioned feel, maintaining support from start to the finish line. Designed with marathons in mind, the Nike Alphafly 3 also features a full-length carbon fiber plate that offers runners a propulsive sensation while in movement or tackling difficult turns.

As this is Nike’s lightest and most technologically advanced Alphafly ever, it is already helping celebrated athletes worldwide to challenge themselves and reach new heights. Some shared their insights about the new shoe, praising its lightweight, bouncy feel. “When you put on the Alphafly, you fly. It’s lightweight and absorbs impact so I can recover quickly. The Alphafly has been a progress cycle of innovation. We’ve got Alphafly 1, Alphafly 2, and now Alphafly 3 — the super shoe,” long-distance runner and 2x Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge shares.

Middle and long-distance runner and 2x Olympic champion Sifan Hassan continues, “After running a marathon, my legs feel fresh the next day. The Alphafly is so comfortable. You feel faster, you feel bouncy.”

Learn more about the Nike Blueprint Pack and explore the latest available colorways of Alphafly 3 on Nike.com.

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