After using the AF V3 on three shorter marathon pace workouts, I'm absolutely in love with the shoe. And comfortable....WOW, I don't even notice it on my foot. It's so smooth, stable, and light. Still trying to quantify data I am seeing that shows my HR on in the AF V3 is consistently 2-5BPM lower compared to the AF V1, V2 and Tempo Next%. Which has to be the reduced weight without sacrificing any of the main characteristics of ZoomX and the airpods. Throw in the potential longevity of the shoe...and Nike might have over built it! Time will tell. Keep up the content!
@benjohnson763
6 ай бұрын
Wow, that's a lot lower if it's the same pace! 🤯
@chrisrose3967
Ай бұрын
Wow! This pair looks almost new after 500 miles! I've got 400 miles with my Nike Vaporfly Fllyknit before I retired them My AF 1 have only 105 miles though and my VF 1 and 2 only 254 and 165 km respectively but all of them are still in excellent condition.
@neosrules
6 ай бұрын
Amazing that they held up that well after 500 miles. Wonder how they feel compared to a fresh pair now.
@benjohnson763
6 ай бұрын
They still feel pretty good, but not quite like a fresh pair. I had no problems running Houston in them though!
@GT-kx6hm
6 ай бұрын
Do u have a fresh pair to do a back-to-back comparison?
@davidh5429
6 ай бұрын
I used AF1 for over 800 miles
@benjohnson763
6 ай бұрын
Yes! I did that before making the video.
@kcarlsson89
6 ай бұрын
I think the biggest miracle is how they still look so clean! Mine wouldn't be this clean after 500 miles even exclusively on a treadmill 😅.
@StephanieLuff
6 ай бұрын
That’s a lot more miles than I expected I would get out of mine, great news!!
@Nick_Hafey_83
6 ай бұрын
That’s an incredibly durable Super Shoe. How much of that do you attribute to a more consistent and efficient running technique? I’m a middle of the pack runner at best but I’m still excited to get a pair of Alphafly 3s when they launch to use for my Interval Sessions and upcoming Half-Marathons and eventually a Full Marathon. Keep up the great work Ben!
@bobkrogh1670
6 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the vid. I run only slightly slower than you at 56 yo and assume we put the same force into our foot plant. How you get this mileage out of the shoe is amazing. My 3 pairs of V1 lasted about 150 miles before the sole and upper started becoming detached. Might be the tropics and I am a HEAVY!!! sweater. I have a pair of V1 at 430 that would take a close look to determine they are an AF because of all the repairs and holes. I have noticed that a pair I've worn through the cool season might make it to 200 miles before I'll be adding glue to something after every run.
@blackwatch_TV
6 ай бұрын
clear and concise review. subscribed. sub 02:40 marathon is serious business, respect. this is all reassuring news going into Miami Marathon next week Jan28, 2024. bought a pair for $500 on eBay and 'saving' them for race day. now I will feel OK training in them a few days leading up. sub 03:00 or bust
@benjohnson763
6 ай бұрын
Let's go! Good luck!
@mintymilkk
6 ай бұрын
$500 lmfao, are you serious man?
@hkim9151
6 ай бұрын
Ok. I will buy 4 pairs of this to run for this year. Thank you.
@Laver1969
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info…so when would you retire these shoes? 500 miles seems pretty awesome just wondering how far you will push them. Would you do another race (any distance) in them?
@JMC2727
6 ай бұрын
I took my alpha fly v1s to just over 1000km and only stopped wearing them because I popped one of the pods in the right shoe. I think the foam could have kept going for another 200km.
@zixednatz
15 күн бұрын
@@JMC2727my AF1 also popped at 1,100kms. So that could be the airpod's limit. I returned it to nike and got a refund. Apparently they have warranty up to 2years. Great customer service. So after 2 iterations, im hoping they've improved the durability for AF3.
@LearningFast
6 ай бұрын
Did Nike remove the "NEXT%" designation because the Alphafly 3 does not have more energy return than the Nike Alphafly 2 NEXT%? Every single Nike Vaporfly or Alphafly shoe has had a 4% or NEXT% designation in official Nike documentation until the Alphafly 3.
@benjohnson763
6 ай бұрын
This rumor seems to be going around. I was going to make a video about it soon. 👍
@LearningFast
6 ай бұрын
@@benjohnson763 it does say NEXT% on the sticker on the box but honestly that could just be the Chinese manufacturer not knowing that they had removed that name. It definitely doesn’t have the energy return of the other Vaporfly or Alphafly shoes. I was able to measure that difference with my Strydpods. However, the difference is small. The light weight more than makes up for the slight difference in energy return. They are trading energy return for weight and it really makes the AF3 better than anything else before it.
@tgibridays
6 ай бұрын
That's super impressive mileage. I've always been a bit skeptical of most reviewers durability estimates. But I'm also guessing you're more of a forefoot striker with good running form/economy which probably also helps the longevity. How has the durability of these compared to the vaporflys or the previous versions of the Alphaflys?
@benjohnson763
6 ай бұрын
I would agree that my foot strike doesn't normally cause excessive wear, but I found that the forefoot rubber on the Alphafly 1 and Vaporfly Next 1 and 2 was much softer and wore down more quickly. The exposed ZoomX on the Vaporfly 3 and Alphafly 2 scuffed much more than on the Alphafly 3.
@tgibridays
6 ай бұрын
@@benjohnson763 ahh makes sense. Thanks for the input!
@pochen86
6 ай бұрын
Thanks Ben great review🎉great shoe👍👍
@djdealday
6 ай бұрын
Woah woah, that’s quick Ben! Keep it up! 😳🤯🤗👏🫶🏼
@samalmansoorii
6 ай бұрын
Hey ben, great review and great recap on the marathon. I’ve found your IG a little of a month ago and when you started your channel and said that you work and have time to run, train, live with your family and run marathon? It inspired more because i always think that i have no time. Again, good luck and great video as always!!
@benjohnson763
6 ай бұрын
Yes! I have a family and a full time job! Thanks for the support!
@tayoidowu11
6 ай бұрын
how did U already run 500miles!!!!!!!!
@FenboyTim
6 ай бұрын
Great insight, and looks sound after 500 miles. Were previous model a 4mm drop? Is the change noticeable?
@benjohnson763
6 ай бұрын
Alphafly 1 was 4mm drop. Alphafly 2 and 3 are 8mm drop. 8 seems to work great for me.
@elvyskennethmiguel8817
4 ай бұрын
Have you flood it with sweat or water during marathons? If so, the glue is super strong.
@sheldonjanuary4058
6 ай бұрын
Good durability there! What percentage of the mileage has been on the road VS on the treadmill?
@FatUglySadMan
6 ай бұрын
600 miles on v1 still feel great
@bobkrogh1670
6 ай бұрын
Mine fall apart after 150 usually. I live in the tropics, HEAVY sweater and run only harder sessions which are around 5:50/mile. I can get them to 400 miles with repairs after almost every run. My guess is it is the water that causes the sole or upper detachment.
@wymanwong2129
6 ай бұрын
How many washes over the 500 miles?
@bluesque9687
6 ай бұрын
Good question! 👍
@benjohnson763
6 ай бұрын
I did a quick clean with water and brush/towel after any run when they were dirty. I didn't clean the upper at all, but I think I got super lucky that it was never wet/muddy.
@sharkymoon422
6 ай бұрын
Are u sponsored by Nike? Looks like you are definitely a fanboy if not.. I’m not one to believe what anyone says, must be experience, but well done on the 2;40 marathon..
@benjohnson763
6 ай бұрын
Please refer to seconds 12 thru 17 of this video, but if you don't believe what anyone says, then it doesn't matter too much anyways! 😂
@MsMister2m2
6 ай бұрын
Would you recommend the AF3 or the VF3 for a 5k race? Thanks! Great Video!
@PalavraVivaUSA
20 күн бұрын
Literally what I’m researching now.. wish KZitemrs like him would answer
@benjohnson763
20 күн бұрын
I would choose the Alphafly 3 for sure, but it's personal preference. Many people pick the Vaporfly 3. 👍
@palmyarmyswim
6 ай бұрын
Ben seen a few vids, are you reviewing Nike shoes or just doing advertising for them? Are you allowed to say anything like constructive criticism? I can understand you are living the dream as a Nike athlete all props to that!
@benjohnson763
6 ай бұрын
I am partnered with them. I am free to share my experiences even if they're not unanimously positive. Ideally my content can help build excitement (which is very easy for me to create when I love a product), but even if it doesn't work for me, don't expect me to just trash it. My primary objectives are to create awareness and understanding of the products so that potential users can be best informed when deciding what to get.
@palmyarmyswim
6 ай бұрын
@@benjohnson763 Thanks for the honesty, I share your excitement with the Alpha/vapor fly's for sure. I hope Nike get back on track with the daily trainer market after a few uninspiring years. Fingers crossed the peg turbo changes that, as the the turbo nature, peg 39/40 and invincible 3 were less exciting developments. Maybe you need a scale of excitement in the future🙂
@YordaddyAlvarez44
6 ай бұрын
Would you recommend for flat feet runners?
@1sonofgod1
6 ай бұрын
It’s good for walking ?
@Dzaen2
6 ай бұрын
Any strava, or garmin connect links where the miles show?
@benjohnson763
6 ай бұрын
Yes, if you feel the need to validate my claims, I have a public Strava account with the same username and the mileage is logged there. 👍
@tono1665
6 ай бұрын
Was it all road or treadmill as well and if so what was the split.
@benjohnson763
6 ай бұрын
~10% treadmill. The rest on road.
@bh4560
6 ай бұрын
Looks like a 700 miles shoe! Sign me up!
@TheSiameseDreamer
6 ай бұрын
Why does no one notice that they no longer have asymmetrical lacing?
@benjohnson763
6 ай бұрын
The Alphafly never had this. Only the Vaporfly.
@TheSiameseDreamer
6 ай бұрын
@@benjohnson763 Though not as pronounced as the Vaporfly, the Alphafly features asymmetrical lacing. The lacing structure curves slightly towards the lateral side of the foot. By arranging the lacing this way, the top of the foot gets less pressure. That is from WearTesters
@bluesque9687
6 ай бұрын
For real? Wow!
@zixednatz
6 ай бұрын
Looks like it's going to last another 500miles!
@paxundpeace9970
6 ай бұрын
They cost 300 bucks or more for a reason. I guess he explains it very well.
@DwaynePretorius
6 ай бұрын
As a 80kg non elite runner I guess I'll get around 200 miles out of them
@davidh5429
6 ай бұрын
No, it all depends on you walking mechanics. Learn to run properly to land on the mid-front and it will last you easily 500+ miles
@paulselvadurai499
6 ай бұрын
Blink twice if Nike is off screen with a loaded gun
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