Where the Alphafly 2 sported extreme cut-outs, the latest version closes the gaps to secure a wider carbon plate inside the fully connected ZoomX foam midsole. Even with the increased carbon under-foot the Nike Alphafly 3 is able to be lighter than the previous version—clocking in at a mere 174g in the men's version.

This comes in-part thanks to the revised AtomKnit uppers and more refined Air Zoom forefoot units, along with the ever-tweaked contoured ZoomX cushioning under-foot. If history has shown us anything, new AlphaFly is likely to power athletes to ever-greater heights in the pursuit of absolute speed.

This design is part of the Ekiden collection. "Ekiden" (駅伝) is a Japanese word which refers to the unique sport of long-distance relay racing. Ekiden could be roughly translated as ''station to station''. The original meaning of the word is reflected in race rules, where each runner at the end of their run has to pass a sash to the next runner.

• AtomKnit upper
• Integrated & padded tongue
• Heel padding
• Reflective details
• Notched laces
  
• Full-length carbon plate
• ZoomX foam midsole
• Air Zoom forefoot cushioning
• Lightweight rubber outsole
• Drop: 8mm / Weight: 218g
  
• SKU: IM8066-999