You’re the first person I thought of when I made this video. I thought to myself, certainly Chris Sagasu is going to unsubscribe from the channel, but that’s how passionate I am about this take 😂 jokes aside, I’m sure I’ll PR in a half marathon in this shoe and have to make a follow up where I admit I was wrong
@@MidLifeRunner Ha. I too struggled with the sweepstakes on the AF3…but I actually really love the shoe. That being said I still primarily run in VF3s…at least for the training I’m doing. However, when I line up to do a TT in a few weeks…I may try it in the AF3. I’m actually surprised how much I get on with the AF3, something I never expected.
Middle of the pack runner here. The Alphafly 3 actually totally works for me, even at easier paces. Besides, from where I'm from, its one of the most accessible supershoe: the NB SC Elite, the Hoka Cielo and the Rocket, the Saucony Endo Pro and Elite, the Metaspeed Edge and Sky Paris, the Cloudboom Strike, all are more expensive than the Alphafly 3. So, overrated? I don't know about that. Again and again it delivers and, for the sort of runner that I am, it's exactly what I need right now more than any other supershoe.
I completely agree. I love my Alphafly v1 and nothing has come close since. Sent the v2s back straight away. The v3s went back after one run. Nike need to bring back the v1!!! They would sell loads!
Have you ran in the Metaspeed Sky? That’s what I’m going with at Mesa in February. I just got a fresh pair of the Paris edition. I’ve never wanted to try the Alphafly. I considered it for the upcoming full, but ultimately went with the Metaspeed again.
I loved your take on the Endorphin Pro 4. I have been a fan of the Endorphin range since its inception. I share your opinion on the Pro 4…it might be magic for many but I can only use it for speed work and shorter distances.
I’ve been racing in the Saucony Elites and love em. They work out well for with stride/gate and my foot dynamics. Had the Nike Vaporfly 2’s prior and Elites take the cake.
Yes they’re different ride experiences. The Elite have more of a locked-in “set it and forget it” feel that I know works 22 miles into a run. The Puma shoe is springier but also aggressive and better at higher speeds. I am going to see in a week how it performs at mile 22-26. If it does not push me like the Elite, I’m sure it will still be a good time (for me). I’ll definitely make a video on the experience
I'm now on my 2nd pair of AF V3, and the heel is a curse and a blessing. The lack of foam (due to how much they cut out) in the heel can cause some interesting cornering. In my tune-up half marathon ahead of Chicago I nearly rolled my ankle 3 times in my 1st pair of AF V3, it got in my head so badly I went out and got my hands on another pair for Chicago. Normally I have zero concerns in the shoe, I love the AF V3. (225k in the AF V1, 250k in the AF V2, 250k combined in 2 pairs of AF V3). But I'm really wishing they had provided just a weeeeee bit more structure to the heel foam on the AF V3 for 32k+ and cornering situations. But who is Nike going to cater to? Sub 2:30hr people with beautiful mechanics or 50yr+ mid packers? But one things is for certain....if you get along well with those air pods...wow....pure magic. 4 pairs of AF and 3 pairs of Tempo Next% (1115km, 810k, 250k all still in use) , those air pods just work for me. But I suspect I'm an outlier, since many people seem to have durability issues with the air pods and Tempo Next% specifically. Which reminds me....I need to go track down another pair of Tempo's!
@@timtrenholm3698 good luck finding a pair. And thanks for sharing your experience. The pods have never given me issue. I love the launch. Lots of out and backs in Marine Corps this weekend. I am going to roll with the Puma but I want to test the AF3 more at higher speeds in my next half marathon block
I also think it's overrated until I use others, in my case I can only run in AF3, I agree that AF1 is the best shoe ever made, Nike would do a bid deal just selling them again... but running a marathon in AF3, apart from the speed, the comfort, maybe it's not the main thing in a shoes, but I've never finish a marathon as good as I feel when I finish with AF3, made Boston (2H58) and Berlin (2H51) with AF3 and in both of them my legs were feeling amazing in the end of the 26.2 miles...
Thank you. Leo DiCaprio is overrated! How would you compare Adios Pro 3 to Endorphin Elite v1? I’m having a tough time with lock down on Adios Pro 3 and considering the Endorphin Elite.
@@TheRunnerGB adiós pro 3 upper is hit or miss. It worked for me but not for a lot of other runners. The elite has a great lock down, but the foam feels more firm versus the adios pro 3. The adios stiffness comes from the rods and it’s slightly more stable than the elite but the elite is “more aggressive.” It rolls me through and pushes me forward simialar to the endorphin pro 3 but more aggressively. The only thing about the elite is my feet get a little shell shocked as a bounce along for many miles. It’s like the shoe reverberates and my toes get tingly. It’s weird. Not a deal breaker but worth noting . Ultimately you have to put in more work in the adios pro 3 and in the endorphin elite, it does some of the work for you
Totally agree. Alphafly is super overrated. Vaporfly is even more overrated I think. I just don't get the hype over ZoomX honestly. Each to their own though but running on ZoomX is like running on layers of cardboard for me in the VF3. VF 2 is one of the most uncomfortable shoe I've ever run in. Since AF 1 a lot has changed and competitors got more innovative and motivated to beat Nike and they did. I have no interest in buying any Nike shoe at all at this point. Asics, Saucony, Puma, New Balance, Adidas all make better shoes over Nike. Nike running shoe line-up is weak and dated. Even Brooks that I am not a fan of has been showing more promise lately. Let's see what they do with the Hyperion Elite 5. P.s: Hey, stay away from Di Caprio. Stay away... 😄
Nike admitted failing the Running division over that last couple of decades in pursuit of Basketball & Lifestyle, their CEO just resigned and they just slashed prices on some very decent shoes. Nike Invincible 3 is $134, Zoom Fly 5 $120, and the new Peg Plus is $126. I'm not a Nike fan at all but bang for buck, you can do a lot worse for under $130.
Agree. I have some buyers remorse with the alphafly 3. I've only worn it in half marathons. Each time I've had pretty bad blisters or been on the verge of blisters. That said, my times have improved, and I've run a PR in them. But I'd probably buy something different for a full marathon
Hey. Just found your channel. My fav shoe is alpha fly 1 as well. Ran about 600km in it. Loved it. Just tried alphafly 3. Did a quick 5km in. Just sent it back. Really didn’t like it at all. What your fav shoe? I use these super shoes as an everyday runner.
Alphafly 1 is my favorite also. The Puma Fast R nitro elite 2 also feels springy, though the heel isn’t as big. The endorphin elite is amazing also but it’s much more firm and has a very aggressive toe -off that keeps propelling me deep into a run. It’s very firm though and does not feel good at easy paces.
Thanks. Really stuck trying to pick one. Looking at all options include NB SC Elite v4. Endorphin Pro newest version, Nike vapourfly etc. You know all the shoes. What’s your one shoe pick if you just had to pick one knowing both our fav is alpha fly 1 ?
@@midispunishment I would say the puma fast r elite v2. Thr sc elite v4 has the cushion but not the propulsion. The endorphin elite has the propulsion but not as much cushion . The puma fast r nitro elite v2 has the propulsion and a lot of bounce
I do think the price is somewhat good. The super shoe boom is almost the same as when tech suits were dropping in swimming since I was a swimmer for 12 years. Now to put this in hindsight, the tech suits now in swimming are around $400 plus compared to the $200 they were when they first came out in the market. I see these shoes getting into those 400 ranges. At the end of the day the shoes just make you more efficient at those paces, you wont suddenly run 4 min mile paces in them if your body aint trained for it.
@@youraveragelatino1089 absolutely! It’s going to creep up and up I’m sure. I was very surprised the shoe made me less efficient than other super shoes, at marathon pace anyway
It’s not overrated because it’s not meant for heel strikers and it will never be. It’s overrated because of the scarcity and the marketing. Doesn’t mean it isn’t fast. Iron man is overrated but he snap those stones. I think that this shoe just suffers from too much main character syndrome
Look, it’s obviously got some fans out there. But I kinda wonder how much of a fair shake is given to ASICS, Saucony, Puma, et al. when it comes to race day. And I’m not talking about the pros who have deals with Nike. Cuz they don’t have “a choice” -doesn’t count. 😂 Midpackers def love this shoe. Lol
Mate, we have the same colourway in all the Alphafly-s Honestly, Alphafly is the only shoe keeping Nike on the running map, all the others are crap now that the Invincible got ruined with v3.
A whole lot of yapping 🤣. I get you on DiCaprio... Sadly we do not get to see the acting chops of your range of available actors (UK local talent are more accesable and will do west end shows, sheakspare at Staffordm television as well as movies the line is blurry) .. for example talking about north American talent in spring I saw Billy Crudup do a fantastic one man show down in London .. Hollywood consigns him to supporting roles !? I know nothing to do with shoes, cheers for the review.
Thanks Jared. Can’t go wrong sharing your honest opinion. I’ve read clickbait quite a few times, often times with a follow up that it’s got the record times. Which proves my point that it’s the highest rated shoe and does not perform as the best shoe. You should make a video and title it Underrated 😂
I like your videos and I agrees with you. But I think you can handle your comments better. You videos are good and you channel will grow and there is not need for you to expose ppl that makes comments it looks you cannot take criticism. that does not look too good cus you could blur Jimmy. And I not saying you should not address the comments you have to if you think is necessary but don’t expose ppl unless they are public figures. Keep up the good work and all the best for you.
Thank you for taking the time to write ✍️ the honest feedback. I note 🗒️ all the comments because I like to improve. I will say that more considerate and sincere feedback like this hits a bit deeper in my creative factory. I honestly did not even think to blur anyone’s name until you mentioned it. That’s a good idea. Also, as you said this I can hear other TH-camrs addressing the comments and so I have a reference of how it may come across. They are not necessary to add to any video. Thank you for the feedback
@@skywalk3x it’s rated as the number 1 shoe. In my opinion, it is not the number one shoe. I can think of 2-3 better. If you look through the comments there are a ton of people who feel the same way and returned it or turned it into a trainer. There are not a lot of videos out there saying it’s not the best. And it isn’t for many outside of myself. It is a buyer beware. It may not be your #1 and it’s not the alphafly 1
I think the AF1 i the greatest running shoe of all time even though I have 2 pairs that got ruined during their first run (2km, 18km), Today, I tried my AF3 and the midsole got seriously damaged after a 10 km run. Thats three pairs of AF-s for 30km. That's all I wanna say about Nike.
@@MidLifeRunner Nike basically can not be reached through customer service. 1st. pair was bought online from a company that went bankrupt shortly after the purchase - no refund. 2nd pair was from KLEKT and they take no responsibilty for anything even though I that pair might have been counterfeit, midsole turned into sg like a shaving foam and melted away. Third time is the charm, this time everything should be all right for a refund. I will let you know.
TL;DR Heel striker complaining a shoe designed for forefoot striking & elite racing is overrated because it does not accommodate his midlife heel striking. $300 doesn't buy mechanics, strength, technique, or talent....and it takes all of that for the proper use of that shoe over 26.2 . Since you can't place a square peg into round hole, it's overrated?
Front foot striker here… The AF3 and VF3 does not work for me as a race day shoe either. So maybe there is more to it than this. My go-to shoe for race day this season has been the Metaspeed Edge Paris, just as a reference.
@@BufanMuayThai There's more to the validity that the shoe is overrated? A week ago Chepngetich shattered the women’s world marathon in the shoe (2:09:56) and a year ago Kiptum (RIP) ran a 2:00:35 in the shoe breaking the men’s marathon record by 34 seconds. Since people who the shoe is designed for break world records in the shoe it's probably not overrated, fair to say? Midlife runner knows this is just clickbait, all in good fun and I'm just biting.
@@therapygrindTotally disagree. I think his point is that it's overrated for who the shoe is marketed for - everyone. This shoe, and most if not all super shoes, are utterly useless for the vast majority of runners who buy running shoes. This is well studied. It's like 1, maybe 2% increase in efficiency for novice runners. And you pay $300 or more for that? That's the very definition of overrated for me. It's a gimmick, and an incredibly lucrative one for shoe makers. Carbon plates and super foams have contributed to countless records over the last few years, and will continue to do so. But the benefit is for elite and highly trained professionals. Not for the masses. But marketing a shoe for a few elites wouldn't make much money would it?
@@benappleby693 Motion Control shoes are marketed to everyone as well but it's your job as a consumer to educate yourself if a MC shoe is a fit for you - and not just accept advertising. If you buy a carbon plate racing shoe and use it as a daily trainer and suffer metatarsal stress fractures - that's on you the consumer for being under educated on what you're getting into. AF3 & Adidas EnergyRods 2.0 racing shoes are designed for forefoot strikers with a bmi of 18-21 (elite marathoners) and racing. That's the demographic and the hype & rating of the shoe is valid for the demographic it's designed for. What's not valid is being outside of the demographic yet having the same expectations as who it's designed for. The Hoka Cielo X1 and its duel-layer PEBA midsole has significant lateral sway in forefoot striking for me and my 25 BMI. I'm not going to claim the shoe is overrated or even has a design problem - because it does not work for me, I'm outside the demo for the shoe. I've never heard of anyone having a problem returning a shoe that did not live up to the expectations for them.
I agree - I bought a pair, wanted to fall in love with it, but ended up returning it and getting my money back. Was the slowest shoe I tested and I had to work harder for the paces too. I ended up racing in the AF2 believe it or not! That shoe just works for me. One day I'd love to get my hands on the AF1 but I don't like my chances...
You need to put effort into your run to get the most out of these shoes. They're not going to just make you faster. In fact, if you're running slow to moderate pace in these, it kind of works against you, and the value of the shoe goes down a ton because they're also not that durable. So you're putting wear on a $275 shoe without getting the performance out of it. With that said, if the shoes make you feel good and they motivate you to go run, then that's awesome, but there are plenty of great shoes out there for a fraction of the price with better performance for the hobby jogger.
Agreed. My field test with the super shoes was at marathon pace. I get more energy return from other shoes over this one. But I understand everyone is different, height, weight, stride mechanics , ground contact time etc
Agreed. The original Alphafly has more foam above the pods and fewer midsole cutouts. It’s not much heavier than A3, but it’s much bouncier and probably returns more energy for most runners, especially forefoot strikers. If you want almost as much bounce as the OG Alphafly, super light weight, and speedy smooth transitions-all for a better price-the Sky Paris is a great option. It worked for me in the Chicago Marathon last week (I’ve been an Alphafly guy in the past).
Thanks for the recommendation. That puma fast R elite 2 has some wild bounce but the forefoot has a little more ground contact. I haven’t taken it 26.2 but I think I am going to and see how the feet hold up.
Kelvin Kiptum( Rest in Peace) ran almost a 2 hour marathon in The AlphaFly and you dare to say overrated. If you don't like the ride, your problem stay away of it
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Oh Jimmy... Interesting points...I can see them, for me I don't feel them, but i see where they come from. 💪🏻
You’re the first person I thought of when I made this video. I thought to myself, certainly Chris Sagasu is going to unsubscribe from the channel, but that’s how passionate I am about this take 😂 jokes aside, I’m sure I’ll PR in a half marathon in this shoe and have to make a follow up where I admit I was wrong
@@MidLifeRunner Ha. I too struggled with the sweepstakes on the AF3…but I actually really love the shoe. That being said I still primarily run in VF3s…at least for the training I’m doing. However, when I line up to do a TT in a few weeks…I may try it in the AF3. I’m actually surprised how much I get on with the AF3, something I never expected.
Love how you keep showing the shoes for Jimmy
@@Running_Guy2001 gotta show the receipts
💯 Thank you, Andrew, for saying what many runners feel about this overhyped shoe. Never Nike!
Love this video and style. Good luck next weekend! Run your race and enjoy.
🙏🏼
Middle of the pack runner here. The Alphafly 3 actually totally works for me, even at easier paces. Besides, from where I'm from, its one of the most accessible supershoe: the NB SC Elite, the Hoka Cielo and the Rocket, the Saucony Endo Pro and Elite, the Metaspeed Edge and Sky Paris, the Cloudboom Strike, all are more expensive than the Alphafly 3. So, overrated? I don't know about that. Again and again it delivers and, for the sort of runner that I am, it's exactly what I need right now more than any other supershoe.
The continuous midsole makes the ride more controlled for more paces, but it still can go into clobbering mode when needed.
Where are those shoes more expensive than the alphafly 3? At least here in the US all those shoes are cheaper than the alphafly.
@@therealest297 In EU as well.
@@therealest297 I'm currently based in Asia and the price of the non-Nike brands I mentioned are insane.
I completely agree. I love my Alphafly v1 and nothing has come close since. Sent the v2s back straight away. The v3s went back after one run. Nike need to bring back the v1!!! They would sell loads!
Have you ran in the Metaspeed Sky? That’s what I’m going with at Mesa in February. I just got a fresh pair of the Paris edition.
I’ve never wanted to try the Alphafly. I considered it for the upcoming full, but ultimately went with the Metaspeed again.
Metaspeed is faster for me than the AF3 but less stable. I’m not sure I could use it for a full marathon
I loved your take on the Endorphin Pro 4. I have been a fan of the Endorphin range since its inception. I share your opinion on the Pro 4…it might be magic for many but I can only use it for speed work and shorter distances.
I’ve been racing in the Saucony Elites and love em. They work out well for with stride/gate and my foot dynamics. Had the Nike Vaporfly 2’s prior and Elites take the cake.
One of the best of all time in my opinion. It just keeps that stride locked in
Have to agree! Alpha 1 is top .. everything since seems dead .. Alpha 2 is the worst.. 3 is better.. but 1 is by far the best
@@therunningtattooartist5172 that’s my ranking v1, v3 then v2
Exactly the same I feel between the alphafly 1 and 3!
Also for me the 3 bottoms out more than the 1.
Im very interested in your Endorphin Elite vs Fast-R 2 comparison. The Pumas work better for despite the higher weight?
Yes they’re different ride experiences. The Elite have more of a locked-in “set it and forget it” feel that I know works 22 miles into a run. The Puma shoe is springier but also aggressive and better at higher speeds. I am going to see in a week how it performs at mile 22-26. If it does not push me like the Elite, I’m sure it will still be a good time (for me). I’ll definitely make a video on the experience
I'm now on my 2nd pair of AF V3, and the heel is a curse and a blessing. The lack of foam (due to how much they cut out) in the heel can cause some interesting cornering. In my tune-up half marathon ahead of Chicago I nearly rolled my ankle 3 times in my 1st pair of AF V3, it got in my head so badly I went out and got my hands on another pair for Chicago. Normally I have zero concerns in the shoe, I love the AF V3. (225k in the AF V1, 250k in the AF V2, 250k combined in 2 pairs of AF V3). But I'm really wishing they had provided just a weeeeee bit more structure to the heel foam on the AF V3 for 32k+ and cornering situations. But who is Nike going to cater to? Sub 2:30hr people with beautiful mechanics or 50yr+ mid packers? But one things is for certain....if you get along well with those air pods...wow....pure magic. 4 pairs of AF and 3 pairs of Tempo Next% (1115km, 810k, 250k all still in use) , those air pods just work for me. But I suspect I'm an outlier, since many people seem to have durability issues with the air pods and Tempo Next% specifically. Which reminds me....I need to go track down another pair of Tempo's!
@@timtrenholm3698 good luck finding a pair. And thanks for sharing your experience. The pods have never given me issue. I love the launch. Lots of out and backs in Marine Corps this weekend. I am going to roll with the Puma but I want to test the AF3 more at higher speeds in my next half marathon block
I’m a heel striker and these shoes helped me achieve my PB/ PR. These shoes are definitely not overrated
I also think it's overrated until I use others, in my case I can only run in AF3, I agree that AF1 is the best shoe ever made, Nike would do a bid deal just selling them again... but running a marathon in AF3, apart from the speed, the comfort, maybe it's not the main thing in a shoes, but I've never finish a marathon as good as I feel when I finish with AF3, made Boston (2H58) and Berlin (2H51) with AF3 and in both of them my legs were feeling amazing in the end of the 26.2 miles...
I'm dead... Jimmy got me.
I do have the AF3 in the white pink colorway... and I dont dare myself to run it it, cuz Im a slow noodle... :
Thank you. Leo DiCaprio is overrated! How would you compare Adios Pro 3 to Endorphin Elite v1? I’m having a tough time with lock down on Adios Pro 3 and considering the Endorphin Elite.
@@TheRunnerGB adiós pro 3 upper is hit or miss. It worked for me but not for a lot of other runners. The elite has a great lock down, but the foam feels more firm versus the adios pro 3. The adios stiffness comes from the rods and it’s slightly more stable than the elite but the elite is “more aggressive.” It rolls me through and pushes me forward simialar to the endorphin pro 3 but more aggressively. The only thing about the elite is my feet get a little shell shocked as a bounce along for many miles. It’s like the shoe reverberates and my toes get tingly. It’s weird. Not a deal breaker but worth noting . Ultimately you have to put in more work in the adios pro 3 and in the endorphin elite, it does some of the work for you
Totally agree. Alphafly is super overrated. Vaporfly is even more overrated I think. I just don't get the hype over ZoomX honestly. Each to their own though but running on ZoomX is like running on layers of cardboard for me in the VF3. VF 2 is one of the most uncomfortable shoe I've ever run in. Since AF 1 a lot has changed and competitors got more innovative and motivated to beat Nike and they did. I have no interest in buying any Nike shoe at all at this point. Asics, Saucony, Puma, New Balance, Adidas all make better shoes over Nike. Nike running shoe line-up is weak and dated. Even Brooks that I am not a fan of has been showing more promise lately. Let's see what they do with the Hyperion Elite 5.
P.s: Hey, stay away from Di Caprio. Stay away... 😄
Nike admitted failing the Running division over that last couple of decades in pursuit of Basketball & Lifestyle, their CEO just resigned and they just slashed prices on some very decent shoes. Nike Invincible 3 is $134, Zoom Fly 5 $120, and the new Peg Plus is $126. I'm not a Nike fan at all but bang for buck, you can do a lot worse for under $130.
Agree. I have some buyers remorse with the alphafly 3. I've only worn it in half marathons. Each time I've had pretty bad blisters or been on the verge of blisters.
That said, my times have improved, and I've run a PR in them. But I'd probably buy something different for a full marathon
Okay I’ll quit picking on DiCaprio!
I’ve tried most brands but settled on Nike V2 and V3 and A3.
A1 was okay.
Hey. Just found your channel. My fav shoe is alpha fly 1 as well. Ran about 600km in it. Loved it. Just tried alphafly 3. Did a quick 5km in. Just sent it back. Really didn’t like it at all. What your fav shoe? I use these super shoes as an everyday runner.
Alphafly 1 is my favorite also. The Puma Fast R nitro elite 2 also feels springy, though the heel isn’t as big. The endorphin elite is amazing also but it’s much more firm and has a very aggressive toe -off that keeps propelling me deep into a run. It’s very firm though and does not feel good at easy paces.
Thanks. Really stuck trying to pick one. Looking at all options include NB SC Elite v4. Endorphin Pro newest version, Nike vapourfly etc. You know all the shoes. What’s your one shoe pick if you just had to pick one knowing both our fav is alpha fly 1 ?
@@midispunishment I would say the puma fast r elite v2. Thr sc elite v4 has the cushion but not the propulsion. The endorphin elite has the propulsion but not as much cushion . The puma fast r nitro elite v2 has the propulsion and a lot of bounce
@@midispunishment I just made a video on the endo pro 4. I think the 3 is better for the marathon and 4 is for faster stuff like v1 and v2 of thr pro
I do think the price is somewhat good. The super shoe boom is almost the same as when tech suits were dropping in swimming since I was a swimmer for 12 years. Now to put this in hindsight, the tech suits now in swimming are around $400 plus compared to the $200 they were when they first came out in the market. I see these shoes getting into those 400 ranges. At the end of the day the shoes just make you more efficient at those paces, you wont suddenly run 4 min mile paces in them if your body aint trained for it.
@@youraveragelatino1089 absolutely! It’s going to creep up and up I’m sure. I was very surprised the shoe made me less efficient than other super shoes, at marathon pace anyway
damn dude, you're nailing those chair sit edits
It’s not overrated because it’s not meant for heel strikers and it will never be. It’s overrated because of the scarcity and the marketing. Doesn’t mean it isn’t fast. Iron man is overrated but he snap those stones. I think that this shoe just suffers from too much main character syndrome
Look, it’s obviously got some fans out there. But I kinda wonder how much of a fair shake is given to ASICS, Saucony, Puma, et al. when it comes to race day. And I’m not talking about the pros who have deals with Nike. Cuz they don’t have “a choice” -doesn’t count. 😂
Midpackers def love this shoe. Lol
🎯 midpackers do indeed 🤣 all the way up the B corral. This video seemed to rub people the wrong way
Mate, we have the same colourway in all the Alphafly-s Honestly, Alphafly is the only shoe keeping Nike on the running map, all the others are crap now that the Invincible got ruined with v3.
@@henya2409 🤣 shoe-mates
I been to Berlin during this years marathon. Around 40-50% of runners were using the Alphaflys 3. They sound so annoying during the landing
🤣 the notorious alphafly clomp. I’m guilty of it
A whole lot of yapping 🤣. I get you on DiCaprio... Sadly we do not get to see the acting chops of your range of available actors (UK local talent are more accesable and will do west end shows, sheakspare at Staffordm television as well as movies the line is blurry) .. for example talking about north American talent in spring I saw Billy Crudup do a fantastic one man show down in London .. Hollywood consigns him to supporting roles !? I know nothing to do with shoes, cheers for the review.
@@JohnBirtchetSharpe that’s awesome . I think I’ve seen him in Jesus’s son and Big Fish. He’s terrific.
Agree 100%. Juice isn’t worth the squeeze
Ok, I lisned to what you said, I absorbed it, and... I think you're crazy!
Obviously you've never seen Critters 3!
@@fergusdenoon1255 I stopped at Critters 1. Only because it was a masterpiece that could not be outdone
First of all the alphafly 2 was a awful, and the facts truly remain whom ever styled your hair is ultimately overrated..
Match in the gas tank boom boom 💥!
Good vid my man!
Thanks Jared. Can’t go wrong sharing your honest opinion. I’ve read clickbait quite a few times, often times with a follow up that it’s got the record times. Which proves my point that it’s the highest rated shoe and does not perform as the best shoe. You should make a video and title it Underrated 😂
😆 I enjoyed the punch lines about Jimmy!
@@fiddler8595 here for jokes mostly, but I also like to run and talk about shoes
I like your videos and I agrees with you. But I think you can handle your comments better. You videos are good and you channel will grow and there is not need for you to expose ppl that makes comments it looks you cannot take criticism. that does not look too good cus you could blur Jimmy. And I not saying you should not address the comments you have to if you think is necessary but don’t expose ppl unless they are public figures. Keep up the good work and all the best for you.
Thank you for taking the time to write ✍️ the honest feedback. I note 🗒️ all the comments because I like to improve. I will say that more considerate and sincere feedback like this hits a bit deeper in my creative factory. I honestly did not even think to blur anyone’s name until you mentioned it. That’s a good idea. Also, as you said this I can hear other TH-camrs addressing the comments and so I have a reference of how it may come across. They are not necessary to add to any video. Thank you for the feedback
I just wasted $300 on this shoe.
What a clickbait. It's not overrated for the rest of the majority of serious runners.
I guess don’t read the comments then because it seems I’m not in the minority 🤷🏻♂️
Love the AF3! Butttt, I did blowout one of the pods this morning with less then 💯 miles on it 😢
😭 refund! They usually will do that. 🤞🏼
@@MidLifeRunner thank you! They did!
Who overrated it you? I hate to say it but to say it’s overrated when you are the one rating it, is a little misleading
@@skywalk3x it’s rated as the number 1 shoe. In my opinion, it is not the number one shoe. I can think of 2-3 better. If you look through the comments there are a ton of people who feel the same way and returned it or turned it into a trainer. There are not a lot of videos out there saying it’s not the best. And it isn’t for many outside of myself. It is a buyer beware. It may not be your #1 and it’s not the alphafly 1
I think the AF1 i the greatest running shoe of all time even though I have 2 pairs that got ruined during their first run (2km, 18km), Today, I tried my AF3 and the midsole got seriously damaged after a 10 km run. Thats three pairs of AF-s for 30km. That's all I wanna say about Nike.
That’s wild! Did Nike give you refunds ?
@@MidLifeRunner Nike basically can not be reached through customer service. 1st. pair was bought online from a company that went bankrupt shortly after the purchase - no refund. 2nd pair was from KLEKT and they take no responsibilty for anything even though I that pair might have been counterfeit, midsole turned into sg like a shaving foam and melted away. Third time is the charm, this time everything should be all right for a refund. I will let you know.
AF3 - dodgy build quality, no big toe overlays. Less forefoot stack than V1. I agree overrated at that price. Sky Paris on the other hand 👌🏼
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Awesome. Thanks !
Good video!
Alphafly 1 = GOAT
0:25 yea Jimmy EAT SH1T
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TL;DR Heel striker complaining a shoe designed for forefoot striking & elite racing is overrated because it does not accommodate his midlife heel striking. $300 doesn't buy mechanics, strength, technique, or talent....and it takes all of that for the proper use of that shoe over 26.2 . Since you can't place a square peg into round hole, it's overrated?
Front foot striker here… The AF3 and VF3 does not work for me as a race day shoe either. So maybe there is more to it than this.
My go-to shoe for race day this season has been the Metaspeed Edge Paris, just as a reference.
@@BufanMuayThai There's more to the validity that the shoe is overrated? A week ago Chepngetich shattered the women’s world marathon in the shoe (2:09:56) and a year ago Kiptum (RIP) ran a 2:00:35 in the shoe breaking the men’s marathon record by 34 seconds. Since people who the shoe is designed for break world records in the shoe it's probably not overrated, fair to say? Midlife runner knows this is just clickbait, all in good fun and I'm just biting.
@@therapygrindTotally disagree. I think his point is that it's overrated for who the shoe is marketed for - everyone. This shoe, and most if not all super shoes, are utterly useless for the vast majority of runners who buy running shoes. This is well studied. It's like 1, maybe 2% increase in efficiency for novice runners. And you pay $300 or more for that? That's the very definition of overrated for me. It's a gimmick, and an incredibly lucrative one for shoe makers. Carbon plates and super foams have contributed to countless records over the last few years, and will continue to do so. But the benefit is for elite and highly trained professionals. Not for the masses. But marketing a shoe for a few elites wouldn't make much money would it?
@@benappleby693 Motion Control shoes are marketed to everyone as well but it's your job as a consumer to educate yourself if a MC shoe is a fit for you - and not just accept advertising. If you buy a carbon plate racing shoe and use it as a daily trainer and suffer metatarsal stress fractures - that's on you the consumer for being under educated on what you're getting into. AF3 & Adidas EnergyRods 2.0 racing shoes are designed for forefoot strikers with a bmi of 18-21 (elite marathoners) and racing. That's the demographic and the hype & rating of the shoe is valid for the demographic it's designed for. What's not valid is being outside of the demographic yet having the same expectations as who it's designed for. The Hoka Cielo X1 and its duel-layer PEBA midsole has significant lateral sway in forefoot striking for me and my 25 BMI. I'm not going to claim the shoe is overrated or even has a design problem - because it does not work for me, I'm outside the demo for the shoe. I've never heard of anyone having a problem returning a shoe that did not live up to the expectations for them.
He's clickbaiting us.
I agree - I bought a pair, wanted to fall in love with it, but ended up returning it and getting my money back. Was the slowest shoe I tested and I had to work harder for the paces too. I ended up racing in the AF2 believe it or not! That shoe just works for me. One day I'd love to get my hands on the AF1 but I don't like my chances...
What’s your PB in the marathon?
@@GradoRuns 3:10
I know other runners who prefer the v2 as it’s super bouncy. Lots of protection
AF 3 is overrated. It had turned into one of the most expensive training shoes for me.
Agree.
Me three. I prefer the vaporfly.
@@AndrewCho730 yes it will be a trainer for me now too because on race day I will prefer something faster
A whole lot of GOOD yapping ;)
Metaspeed sky Paris >
You need to put effort into your run to get the most out of these shoes. They're not going to just make you faster. In fact, if you're running slow to moderate pace in these, it kind of works against you, and the value of the shoe goes down a ton because they're also not that durable. So you're putting wear on a $275 shoe without getting the performance out of it. With that said, if the shoes make you feel good and they motivate you to go run, then that's awesome, but there are plenty of great shoes out there for a fraction of the price with better performance for the hobby jogger.
Agreed. My field test with the super shoes was at marathon pace. I get more energy return from other shoes over this one. But I understand everyone is different, height, weight, stride mechanics , ground contact time etc
are Jimmy Ray... are you Slim ray... la la la
Goat shoe review troller!!! 🐐 😂
That would be the alphafly v1
@@MidLifeRunner no I called you, yourself, the goat “shoe review troller.”
@@Veteran_Runner 😂 if it aint click bait then I don’t want it
🤦🏻♂️ i think you need to throw some Sprite on some people 🤷🏻♂️
@@LuisBecerra79 🙈
Blasphemy! *gasp*
Agreed. The original Alphafly has more foam above the pods and fewer midsole cutouts. It’s not much heavier than A3, but it’s much bouncier and probably returns more energy for most runners, especially forefoot strikers. If you want almost as much bounce as the OG Alphafly, super light weight, and speedy smooth transitions-all for a better price-the Sky Paris is a great option. It worked for me in the Chicago Marathon last week (I’ve been an Alphafly guy in the past).
Thanks for the recommendation. That puma fast R elite 2 has some wild bounce but the forefoot has a little more ground contact. I haven’t taken it 26.2 but I think I am going to and see how the feet hold up.
It’s literally the fastest shoe on the planet.
Idk if you knew but shoes dont run. You need the fastest RUNNER, so the fastest shoe is total bs
@@GradoRuns indeed! The highest rating there is. Without it, the should wouldn’t be overrated.
no not the fastest shoe, the best shoe for running
I don’t know if you knew but the alpha fly is tested by runners to out perform the last shoe. Shoes don’t run, but a good shoe make you run faster.
@@skywalk3x this one is faster than most shoes but other super shoes give me more economical energy return
Kelvin Kiptum( Rest in Peace) ran almost a 2 hour marathon in The AlphaFly and you dare to say overrated. If you don't like the ride, your problem stay away of it
Yes. And the women’s record recently set was also the fastest time in the world. That’s why it is rated the #1 shoe and it isn’t , hence over rated
Nike as a whole is completely overpriced and overrated
100% agree with this. AF 3 is way overrated. I'll take the Endorphin Elite or Asics Metaspeed Speed Sky Paris over it. I got them all 3...
🙌🏼 No doubt - and that puma shoe is 🔥 though the endorphin elite is sneaky the best thing ever also
No 😂🤡