adidas$140
Adizero Adios 9
A light, low-profile Lightstrike Pro shoe for track workouts, tempo runs and 5K–10K racing. It keeps a flexible feel without a full-length plate.
Recorded uses: Faster training, Race day · Information checked 2026-09-19.
NikeOriginal price $295. Sale price $221.97.
Alphafly 3
A marathon-focused road racer using ZoomX, two forefoot Air Zoom units and a carbon plate.
Sale US price · 2026-09-20. Before tax and shipping. Nike US showed a $221.97 sale price and $295 original price; sizes and colorways vary.
The shoe at a glance.
The Alphafly 3 is a marathon-focused road racer combining ZoomX cushioning, forefoot Air Zoom units and a carbon plate. It is intended for half-marathon and marathon racing, with a balanced feel and a relatively roomy toe box for this type of shoe. The arch is more accommodating than before, but its distinctive shape remains a potential sticking point for runners sensitive to pressure there. Fit feedback also trends slightly small, so assess length and arch comfort separately rather than assuming the roomier toe area guarantees an easy fit.
Pros and cons
Our summary of published testing and reviewer impressions. Checked 2026-10-03.
Pros
- High rebound supports sustained racing efforts.
- The upper ventilates particularly well.
- Transitions are smoother than in the previous version.
Cons
- The arch shape can still create pressure for some feet.
- Heel landings may wear exposed outsole areas quickly.
A closer look
Where it fits in your running
Recorded uses: race day. Designed for road running.
Recorded racing distances: half marathon, marathon.
Cushioning and ride
The foam and forefoot pods create a propulsive sensation in independent testing. Its marathon focus suits runners who want help maintaining forward momentum as an effort progresses.
Our editorial ride category: balanced.
Fit and sizing
The independent review’s fit votes lean slightly small; testing found a relatively roomy toebox for a racer.
Available width options have not been verified.
Men’s listing; widths and linked price apply to the recorded product range. Check your size and stock at the retailer. An offered width does not guarantee personal fit.
Before you choose
The independent review found the arch more accommodating than prior versions, but noted that its distinctive arch feel remains.
Manufacturer specifications
Specifications from the brand’s product information.
- Listed weight
- 218 g
- Heel-to-toe drop
- 8 mm
- Heel stack height
- Not verified
- Plate
- Carbon plate / rods
- Support
- Neutral
- Recorded product range
- Men’s
- Widths offered
- Not verified
Source: Nike product page . Listed weights may refer to different reference sizes.
Follow the evidence.
Information checked 2026-09-20. Ride and fit descriptions use brand information and published reviews where available; matching categories are our editorial interpretation.
- Nike product details Official identity, intended use and listed specifications. The linked market may differ from the US.
- US price and buying options Nike US showed a $221.97 sale price and $295 original price; sizes and colorways vary.
Nike weight is men's US 10. Width options are unverified. Original official link redirected to current selected colorway.
Know what sits behind the advice.
Product information and editorial guidance help you compare. Catalog details checked 2026-09-20.
From the manufacturer
Identity, intended use, offered widths, and listed specifications. We label these as brand figures; reference sizes can differ.
Read Nike’s specificationsFit and ride notes
Brand information and published reviews inform the descriptions of comfort, fit, and ride. Use these notes to choose pairs to try; your experience can differ.
Our matching categories
Ride labels and recommendation rules are editorial interpretations of the recorded sources. They describe catalog matches and cannot guarantee personal fit.
How the finder choosesA missing specification means “not verified,” not zero. Price and availability need a fresh check at the retailer.
Other shoes to compare.
These share a recorded surface and catalog category. Shared running uses guide the order; personal fit and performance are not guaranteed.
adidasOriginal price $255. Sale price $217.
Adizero Adios Pro 4
A road racing shoe with carbon-infused Energyrods and Lightstrike Pro cushioning.
Recorded uses: Race day · Information checked 2026-09-07.
adidas$180
Adizero Takumi Sen 11
A lightweight road racer with glass-fiber rods, geared toward short races and fast workouts.
Recorded uses: Faster training, Race day · Information checked 2026-09-07.