Nike Alphafly 3 vs Nike Zoom Fly 6
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| NikeAlphafly 3 | NikeZoom Fly 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | January 2024 | November 2024 |
| Fit and feel | ||
| Made for | Racing | Racing |
| Weight | 218 g (better) | 265 g |
| Heel height | 38.1 mm | 39.7 mm |
| Forefoot height | 29.6 mm | 30.1 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Carbon plate | Yes | Yes |
| Midsole foam | Fully connected, full-length ZoomX foam midsole with two forefoot Air Zoom units | ZoomX foam above a layer of SR-02 foam, with the plate between them |
| Plate | Full-length carbon-fibre Flyplate, slightly wider than before | Full-length carbon-fibre Flyplate |
| Upper | Atomknit 3.0 upper; notched laces; integrated knit tongue with lofted padding | Two-layer woven mesh with a soft, sock-like liner; synthetic leather; reflective details |
| Outsole | Fast Shot outsole for multidirectional traction | Thin web of lightweight, grippy rubber |
| Fit | New last for better arch comfort; moulded sockliner for a lower-profile arch | – |
| Use | ||
| Best for | Half-marathon and marathon racing | Tempo runs, long workouts and racing |
| Measured figures | RunRepeat lab: 201 g, 38.1 mm heel, 29.6 mm forefoot, 8.5 mm drop | RunRepeat lab: 248 g, 39.7 mm heel, 30.1 mm forefoot, 9.6 mm drop |
| Design | ||
| Colourways | Black/Bright Crimson/Wolf Grey/Metallic Silver, Platinum Tint/Ocean Cube/Moon Particle/Purple Dynasty ("Prototype") and others | Black/Light Smoke Grey/White, Pure Platinum/Grey Fog/Ice Peach/Dark Obsidian, White/Smoke Grey/Metallic Silver/Black and others |
