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Tested using Methodology v0.9
Updated Nov 24, 2025 06:08 PM
Our Verdict
Nike Alphafly 3
adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2
The adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2 and the Nike Alphafly 3 are both high-end marathon super shoes developed for elite performance, but they take different paths to get there. The Alphafly 3 is packed with dual Zoom Air pods, a full-length carbon plate, and a thick bed of ZoomX foam, so it delivers a soft, bouncy, and mechanical ride that propels you forward with every stride. It's heavier than the Evo 2, but it offers more energy return. The Evo 2, by contrast, is about as stripped down as a super shoe can get. It's built with weight savings as the top priority, sacrificing durability in the process. For most people, the Alphafly will be the most practical choice, but if you need that last percent of efficiency to reach your ambitious goals, go with the Pro Evo 2.
Variants
- Alphafly 3 (Black/Olive Aura/Metallic Silver - (Men - US 9))
- Alphafly 3 (Bright Crimson/Lime Blast/Mint Foam/Cave Purple - (Men - US 9))
- Alphafly 3 (Bright Crimson/Lime Blast/Mint Foam/Cave Purple - (Women - US 7))
- Alphafly 3 (Electric Pack/Olympic Safari - (Women - US 7))
- Alphafly 3 (Football Grey/Ghost/Persian Violet/Blue Void - (Men - US 9))
- Alphafly 3 (Football Grey/Ghost/Persian Violet/Blue Void - (Women - US 7))
- Alphafly 3 (Light Army/Ironstone/Light Khaki/Desert Moss - (Men - US 9))
- Alphafly 3 (Sail/Crimson Tint/Guava Ice/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Alphafly 3 (Vapor Green/Dragon Red/Stadium Green/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Alphafly 3 (Volt/Dusty Cactus/Total - (Men - US 9))
- Alphafly 3 (White/Black/University Red/Habanero Red - (Men - US 9))
- Alphafly 3 (White/Pure Platinum/Obsidian Mist/Gridiron - (Men - US 9))
- Alphafly 3 (White/Purple Agate/Vivid Grape/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2 (Silver Metallic/Lucid Red/Grey Two - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2 (Silver Metallic/Lucid Red/Grey Two - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
Weight
Full Comparison
Weight
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
Forefoot Stack Height
Heel-To-Toe Drop
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
Outsole Arch Width
Outsole Forefoot Width
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
Internal Heel Width
Internal Forefoot Width
Wide Sizing Available
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Plate
Heel Energy Return
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
Heel Cushioning
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
Forefoot Cushioning
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Nike Alphafly 3
adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2
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