{"id":17787,"date":"2026-10-01T16:07:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T16:07:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/?p=17787"},"modified":"2026-10-01T16:07:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T16:07:51","slug":"our-favorite-nike-alphafly-3-marathon-shoes-is-24-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/?p=17787","title":{"rendered":"Our Favorite Nike Alphafly 3 Marathon Shoes Is 24% Off"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"justify-start\">\n<nav class=\"align-left col-span-full mb-base\" data-pom-e2e-test-id=\"breadcrumbs\"\/>\n<p>Our top pick for best carbon-plated marathon shoe is getting an upgrade\u2014which means now&#8217;s the time to stock up on the current iteration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--$?--><template id=\"B:1\"\/><!--\/$--><\/p>\n<div><\/p>\n<p class=\"fp-leadCaption py-tight text-left font-utility text-utility3-size leading-utility3-line-height text-secondary\"> (Photo: 101 Degrees West)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>Published October 1, 2026 09:29AM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For a marathoner, finding the best marathon shoe for you is like Goldilocks finding her \u201cjust right\u201d bed: some are too bouncy, some are too firm, and some make you feel like you can fly (okay, that speaks to shoes more than beds). Once you find your perfect mix of propulsion and stability, the real fear sets in\u2014watching it slowly disappear from your run shop\u2019s shelves, never to return.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-afl-p=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-8951223-15734707?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nike.com%2Ft%2Falphafly-3-mens-road-racing-shoes-5gZBgL&amp;sid=articlepreview2756421_1oF2qbbrPPpzxoEgNbZ3Osx\">Nike Alphafly 3<\/a> is that Goldilocks shoe for us\u2014in fact, it\u2019s our current top pick for Best Carbon-Plated Marathon Shoe. But with the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_self\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" data-afl-p=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/run.outsideonline.com\/gear\/road-shoes\/4-fast-and-comfy-new-road-running-shoes-dropping-in-october\/\">Alphafly 4 dropping at the end of October<\/a>, the Alphafly 3\u2019s days are numbered. As Nike and other retailers clear the virtual shelves, our favorite carbon-plated marathon shoe is a staggering 24% off right now.<\/p>\n<section id=\"\" class=\"content-card rounded-xl px-base-loose pt-base-loose pb-loose shadow-sm shadow-black\/10\">\n<h3><strong>Nike Alphafly 3: 24% Off at Nike.com<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2713719\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The Nike Alphafly 3, our pick for best marathon racing shoe overall\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2713719 size-full\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nike_Alphafly_3.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nike_Alphafly_3.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: 101 Degrees West)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Why We Recommend the Nike Alphafly 3<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-afl-p=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=156240X1622567&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nike.com%2Ft%2Falphafly-3-mens-road-racing-shoes-5gZBgL%2FFD8311-300\">Alphafly 3<\/a> is a marathon shoe through and through\u2014it first made its mark on Eliud Kipchoge\u2019s feet during his 1:59:40.2 staged marathon in October 2019. This third iteration packs Nike\u2019s Air Zoom Units into the forefoot of the PEBA-based midsole, giving fast runners even more edge with a propulsive, economical ride. Compared to earlier Alphafly versions, it\u2019s lighter and more nimble, with a wider forefoot base and a revised carbon-fiber plate built for quick turnover. The upper mesh runs a little tight on first lace-up, but once secure, it\u2019s airy and locked-in; the sawtooth laces never budged during longer races. One caveat: runners who need more stability may find the soft heel wobbly. And note: these are race-specific shoes best meant for competitive runners on a mission, not everyday trainers for the gym.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Why You Should Buy the Nike Alphafly 3 Now<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">With the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-afl-p=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dpbolvw.net\/click-8951223-15734707?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nike.com%2Ft%2Falphafly-4-mens-road-racing-shoes-lw5UiD4C&amp;sid=articlepreview2756421_1obxr2PVlxelqP3bQqmgZOY\">Alphafly 4<\/a> landing October 29, Nike and other retailers are clearing shelves to make room for the franchise\u2019s next act. If you\u2019ve already logged the miles in the Alphafly 3 and know it\u2019s your shoe, now\u2019s the time to stock up\u2014grab a backup pair or two before they\u2019re gone. Race-day rule number one: nothing new on race day. So if you\u2019ve already raced and loved these, don\u2019t ignore this sale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/outdoor-gear\/run\/nike-alphafly-3-sale\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our top pick for best carbon-plated marathon shoe is getting an upgrade\u2014which means now&#8217;s the time to stock up on the current iteration. (Photo: 101 Degrees West) Published October 1, 2026 09:29AM For a marathoner, finding the best marathon shoe for you is like Goldilocks finding her \u201cjust right\u201d bed: some are too bouncy, some<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":17788,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17787","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-wild-living"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17787","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=17787"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17787\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/17788"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=17787"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=17787"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=17787"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}