Nike Alphafly 3 - Women's Road Racing Shoes

Built specifically for marathon racing, the Nike Alphafly 3 is designed to help you run faster than you ever thought you could. This women's racing shoe brings together three game-changing technologies: two Air Zoom units in the forefoot give you serious bounce with each step, a carbon fiber plate running the full length helps drive you forward, and ZoomX foam cushioning keeps your legs feeling good from the gun to the finish line. 

Serious Energy Return When You Need It Most

The Alphafly 3 packs two Air Zoom units up front that work together with ZoomX foam to give back the energy you put in. Think of it as getting a little boost with every single step—something that really matters when you're deep into a marathon and trying to hold your pace.

That Forward Roll Feeling

The carbon fiber plate running through the entire shoe creates a sensation that almost feels like the shoe is doing some of the work for you. It helps you roll through your stride more smoothly and gives you confidence when you're navigating turns or changes in the road.

Lightweight Cushioning That Lasts

ZoomX foam runs continuously from heel to toe, giving you a soft, comfortable platform that doesn't weigh you down. It's the kind of cushioning that helps your legs stay fresher longer, which can make all the difference in those final miles.

What Makes the Alphafly 3 Different?

This is the lightest version of the Alphafly Nike has ever made. They've made the carbon plate a bit wider this time around, which gives you better stability when you're moving fast. The ZoomX foam is now fully connected throughout the midsole for smoother transitions, and there's a completely new Atomknit upper that holds your foot better while letting it breathe. Small details like notched laces and a padded tongue mean you get a secure fit without any annoying pressure points.

Key Features:

- Two Air Zoom units up front that give you explosive spring in your step

- Full-length carbon fiber plate that creates that propulsive, rolling feel

- Complete ZoomX foam midsole for lightweight cushioning that goes the distance

- New Atomknit upper that breathes well and keeps your foot locked in

- Notched laces for a snug fit that doesn't dig in

- Cushioned tongue that takes pressure off the top of your foot

- Lightest Alphafly ever means less weight to carry over 26.2 miles

Best For:

- Marathon race day

- Going after personal records

- Competitive road racing

- Runners who've put in the training and are ready to see results

- When you need every advantage you can get

Is the Alphafly 3 Right for You?

This shoe is built for serious marathon runners and competitive racers. If you're someone who's training hard for a goal race, chasing a Boston qualifying time, or just looking to see what you're really capable of, the Alphafly 3 gives you the tools to get there. It's not an everyday trainer—it's the shoe you save for when it really counts.