Nike Releases the Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT% 2 Running Shoe
By Andrew Peloquin | June 17, 2022
$275
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Marathon and ultra-marathon runners, this shoe is for you. Designed specifically for long-distance running, the Nike Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT% is a game-changing shoe that is beloved by runners around the world. And now it just got an upgrade: the Alphafly 2.
New and improved features include an upgraded midsole that combines ultra-light and ultra-resilient ZoomX foam with dual Nike Air Zoom pods and a full-length curved carbon plate, added foam on the forefoot to increase energy return with every stride, and a new Atomknit 2.0 upper that maxes out breathability without sacrificing forefoot containment or padding around the laces. You might just stand a better chance of completing your next marathon in under 2 hours (the ultimate goal for hardcore marathoners) wearing these shoes.