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Alphafly 4
The Alphafly 4 is Nike's latest marathon racing shoe, rebuilt with ZoomX LT foam, updated Air Zoom units and a carbon-fibre Flyplate, suited to half-marathon and marathon racing.
Model history · 2 models, 2024–2026
- 2024Alphafly 3Compare
- 2026Alphafly 4
- Made for
- Racing
- Weight
- 208 g
- Heel height
- –
- Drop
- 8 mm
Specifications
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- Made for
- Racing
- Weight
- 208 g
- Drop
- 8 mm
- Carbon plate
- Yes
- Midsole foam
- ZoomX LT foam above ZoomX foam, layered above and below the plate; dual forefoot Air Zoom units, softer and quieter than before
- Plate
- Wide carbon-fibre Flyplate with the Alphafly's propulsive scoop
- Upper
- Seamless Atomknit upper with open-hole mesh zones, midfoot cables and an integrated heel unit; moulded sockliner
- Outsole
- Fast Shot outsole
Use
- Best for
- Half-marathon and marathon racing
Design
- Colourways
- Sea Glass/Laser Crimson/Phantom/Burgundy Ash
Pros and cons
Pros
- About 208 g for a men's UK 9; Nike says it's 5% lighter than the Alphafly 3 in a men's 8.5
- Nike claims 10% more energy return than the Alphafly 3
- New ZoomX LT foam, up to 17% lighter than standard ZoomX, layered with ZoomX around the plate
Cons
- Very expensive for a shoe built mainly for racing
- Early, limited release first; wider availability from 29 October 2026
Closest rivals
Model | Made for | Weight | Heel height | Drop | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racing | 206 g | 39.5 mm | 8 mm | Feb 2026 | |
| Racing | 200 g | 39 mm | 6 mm | Jan 2025 | |
| Racing | 190 g | 34.1 mm | 6 mm | Mar 2025 |
Previous model: Alphafly 3.
Sources
- nike.com/gb/t/alphafly-4-mens-road-racing-shoes-nOHkKz9h/IU4686-002
- about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/nike-alphafly-4-helps-more-runners-go-the-d…
Photo: static.nike.com
- Nike Alphafly 4 — Sea Glass/Laser Crimson/Phantom/Burgundy Ash finish, outsole view, portrait detail framing: static.nike.com/a/images/w_1600,c_limit/2deda53e-1171-4884-ad5c-81443d5cdc22/al…
- Nike Alphafly 4 — Sea Glass/Laser Crimson/Phantom/Burgundy Ash finish, medial side view, portrait detail framing: static.nike.com/a/images/w_1600,c_limit/f7ff3f85-f46f-4492-8916-b354dc979918/al…
- Nike Alphafly 4 — Sea Glass/Laser Crimson/Phantom/Burgundy Ash finish, pair viewed from above, portrait detail framing: static.nike.com/a/images/w_1600,c_limit/be52fa8d-f8f3-4a84-a45a-92d3f3d65a7e/al…
- Nike Alphafly 4 — Sea Glass/Laser Crimson/Phantom/Burgundy Ash finish, pair viewed from three-quarter angle, portrait detail framing: static.nike.com/a/images/w_1600,c_limit/7dfaaad1-35e5-4148-b991-33f478b89497/al…
- Nike Alphafly 4 — Sea Glass/Laser Crimson/Phantom/Burgundy Ash finish, pair rear view, portrait detail framing: static.nike.com/a/images/w_1600,c_limit/4aefae1e-75d4-4e47-aa20-38cb9f063570/al…
- Nike Alphafly 4 — Sea Glass/Laser Crimson/Phantom/Burgundy Ash finish, laces and upper close-up, square detail framing: static.nike.com/a/images/w_1600,c_limit/79bc0d49-754b-4eb3-9a12-d3fd39578100/al…
- Nike Alphafly 4 — Sea Glass/Laser Crimson/Phantom/Burgundy Ash finish, laces and upper close-up, portrait detail framing: static.nike.com/a/images/w_1600,c_limit/c7ef91a6-f85a-4a0e-86be-ce9e9b0f6754/al…
- Nike Alphafly 4 — Sea Glass/Laser Crimson/Phantom/Burgundy Ash finish, heel and midsole close-up, square detail framing: static.nike.com/a/images/w_1600,c_limit/e1995c03-4a9f-45bd-8f65-e0efdd69d837/al…
- Nike Alphafly 4 — Sea Glass/Laser Crimson/Phantom/Burgundy Ash finish, heel and midsole close-up, portrait detail framing: static.nike.com/a/images/w_1600,c_limit/d5d79b40-68e9-4225-93f1-3a35ce5529b8/al…
- Pink women’s Nike Alphafly 4 floating studio campaign photograph: Official Nike newsroom press photograph, member 001_nike-alphafly-4-helps-more-runners-go-the-distance-with-speed-and-confidence/005_nike-alphafly-4-womens-1.jpg; complete supplied canvas and campaign framing preserved.
- Orange men’s Nike Alphafly 4 floating studio campaign photograph: Official Nike newsroom press photograph, member 001_nike-alphafly-4-helps-more-runners-go-the-distance-with-speed-and-confidence/006_nike-alphafly-4-mens-1.jpg; complete supplied canvas and campaign framing preserved.
- Brigid Kosgei running on a track in Nike Alphafly 4: Official Nike newsroom press photograph, member 001_nike-alphafly-4-helps-more-runners-go-the-distance-with-speed-and-confidence/009_nike-alphafly-4-brigid-kosgei-2.jpg; complete supplied canvas and campaign framing preserved.
- Brigid Kosgei walking on a track in Nike Alphafly 4: Official Nike newsroom press photograph, member 001_nike-alphafly-4-helps-more-runners-go-the-distance-with-speed-and-confidence/010_nike-alphafly-4-brigid-kosgei-3.jpg; complete supplied canvas and campaign framing preserved.
- Close view of Brigid Kosgei wearing Nike Alphafly 4 on a track: Official Nike newsroom press photograph, member 001_nike-alphafly-4-helps-more-runners-go-the-distance-with-speed-and-confidence/011_nike-alphafly-4-brigid-kosgei-1.jpg; complete supplied canvas and campaign framing preserved.
- White Nike Alphafly 4 pair viewed from above on a red running track: Official Nike newsroom press photograph, member 001_nike-alphafly-4-helps-more-runners-go-the-distance-with-speed-and-confidence/012_nike-alphafly-4-1.jpg; complete supplied canvas and campaign framing preserved.
- White Nike Alphafly 4 pair in an angled view on a red running track: Official Nike newsroom press photograph, member 001_nike-alphafly-4-helps-more-runners-go-the-distance-with-speed-and-confidence/013_nike-alphafly-4-2.jpg; complete supplied canvas and campaign framing preserved.
- White Nike Alphafly 4 shoe on rocky ground: Official Nike newsroom press photograph, member 001_nike-alphafly-4-helps-more-runners-go-the-distance-with-speed-and-confidence/014_nike-alphafly-4-3.jpg; complete supplied canvas and campaign framing preserved.
