Alphafly 3

Alpha fly 3s. For me they are light weight, I love the upper and they just disappear on foot. I simply don’t think about or notice the shoe while running. For me, it really shines on the half marathon and farther because I can cruise at pace easily in them without much fighting while being able to pick up pace if needed, but I actually recently ran a 10k PR in them and they were excellent in the shorter distances too

2x EVO SL Boston 13 2x Endoephin Speed 4 Hoka Skyward x 3x ASICs Superblast 2 (2 pairs are EOL) 2x Vaporfly 3 (one for speed work. On for racing) 1x Alpha Fly 3 (distance racing) 1x Hoka Tectonic x2 for trails 1x Hoka Speedgoats for trails

I rotate between 6-8 pairs, so I suggest getting at least two pairs. As far as what to suggest; running shoes are extremely personal. Everyone is different. I’ve been loving Adidas Adizero EVO SLs, ASICs Superblast 2s, Hoka Skyward X for those middle distance easy runs, Adidas Boston 13s for threshold work, Saucony Endorphin Speeds for threshold, and I also have a stable of race shoes (Nike Vaporflys, Alphaflys) for intervals and racing.

I'm currently using Alphafly 3 for workouts/races and Megablast for daily/long. Thinking of replacing Megablast for Speed 5 as I run a lot of dirt roads/light trails and the mega feels a little high up for that. In addition the Mega upper hasn't been very comfy for me. If anyone has recs for the most leg saving, stable neutral, not crazy heavy trainer thats under 40mm let me know!

There’s super shoes that will still feel good even for “slower” runners, like the alphafly 3 for example, but the vaperflys are not one of them. They are way too aggressive and will feel awful at slower pace, hurting more than helping

I ran my previous marathon in alphafly 3’s, going back to the ole tried and true.

Alpha Fly 3 or Adios Pro 3 if you can still find them. Im a hobbit with alot of volume to my feet and these are the two best I have encountered. Or hear me out..use what you have been training in. Good luck!!

Nike Vaporflys are good for 10k and marathon. The Alphafly 3’s are superior for a marathon. They’re an absolute joy to race in and really fast.

Personally I don’t like to train in plated shoes, they make my calves sore day after a run and I already have persistent calf soreness that I’m working on with a PT. My easy run/long run shoes are Vomero Plus (highly recommend) and tempo/intervals I run in Pegasus 41. I save the Alphafly 3’s for race day.