Alphafly 3 vs. Vaporfly 3 for heelstriker

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5 days ago 07/08/2024 11:57am EDT

Hey all -- Looking for some guidance on my next pair of supershoes for the marathon. I ran 2:38 this spring with a pair of Vaporfly 2s, and I'm looking to hopefully break 2:30 this fall/spring. I have ~100 miles on the VPs so am in the market for a new pair of shoes.

My dilemma: Should I go with Alphaflys or Vaporflys? On the one hand the VPs have served me very well, but on the other I've read a lot of review suggesting the Alphaflys could be better for the marathon. Also, I definitely heel strike -- how should that factor into my decisions?

Appreciate the input!

5 days ago 07/08/2024 1:02pm EDT

re: slyon2

Heelies.. the shoes with wheel in the heel

4 days ago 07/08/2024 4:31pm EDT

re: slyon2

The Alphafly 3 has a distinct cutout on the heel and the foam is super soft back there, whereas the airbags are pretty firm, as a mid/forefoot striker I feel like I get a really strong pop off of the airbags while running, but just walking isn't super comfortable because have to roll up over the front of the shoe... I could easily imagine a lot of achilles and calf fatigue building up over the duration of a marathon having to roll forward in them if you were heel striking.

I would definitely try them on first, or order from a place with an easy return policy.

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