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Nike Alphafly 3 vs Li-Ning Feidian 6 Elite

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Compression Energy ReturnForefoot Compression Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run CushioningRocker StiffnessForefoot Bending Energy ReturnForefoot Bending Stiffness
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Nike Alphafly 3
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Track

Weight
200.7 g (7.08 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.4 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Weight
205.1 g (7.23 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.4 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
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Our Verdict

Nike Alphafly 3

Li-Ning Feidian 6 Elite

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Variants

  • Alphafly 3 (Black/Olive Aura/Metallic Silver - (Men - US 9))
  • Alphafly 3 (Bright Crimson/Lime Blast/Mint Foam/Cave Purple - (Men - US 9))
  • Feidian 6 Elite (Neon Lime - (Men - US 9))
  • Feidian 6 Elite (Standard White - (Men - US 9))

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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

8.5
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Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

8.1
N/A

Right Shoe Weight Photo  

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Weight 
 

200.7 g (7.08 oz)
Lock g (Lock oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo  

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Heel Stack Height 
 

39.8 mm
Lock mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

33.4 mm
Lock mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.4 mm
Lock mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
Lock mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Outsole Heel Width 
 

91 mm (3.6")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

68 mm (2.7")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

116 mm (4.6")
Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.29
Lock

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.47
Lock

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Internal Length 
 

273 mm (10.7")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Heel Width 
 

59 mm (2.3")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

90 mm (3.5")
Lock mm (Lock")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
Locked

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.4
N/A

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

-0.8 mm (-0.032")
Lock mm (Lock")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.2 mm (-0.087")
Lock mm (Lock")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

9.7
N/A

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Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-0.8 mm (-0.030")
Lock mm (Lock")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

6.2
N/A

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Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-5.6 mm (-0.219")
Lock mm (Lock")

Length Fit 
 

10
N/A

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Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

6.6
N/A

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Heel Spring 
 

16 mm (0.6")
Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Apex Position 
 

15.3%
Lock%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

21.3°
Lock°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

6.7
N/A

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Toe Spring 
 

45 mm (1.8")
Lock mm (Lock")

Toe Apex Position 
 

66.4%
Lock%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

26.6°
Lock°

Other Features  

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Locked

Plate 
 

Carbon Fiber
Locked
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

8.2
N/A

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Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

82.0%
Lock%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

8.2
N/A

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

82.2%
Lock%

Heel Cushioning 
 

7.6
N/A

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.82 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

9.18 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

14.96 J
Lock J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.0
N/A

Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

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Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

4.68 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

8.55 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

13.10 J
Lock J

Heel Firmness 
 

5.9
N/A

Heel Firmness  

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Firmness At 550N 
 

49.4 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

129.6 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

277.3 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.4
N/A

Forefoot Firmness  

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Firmness At 800N 
 

103.1 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

170.1 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

370.8 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

7.8
N/A

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

8.41 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

8.33 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

8.27 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

8.24 J
Lock J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

7.9
N/A

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Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

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Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

117 N
Lock N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

8.0
N/A

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Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

71.3%
Lock%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

9.5
N/A

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Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

41.6 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

484 N
Lock N

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