Nike Alphafly 3
Colorway: Sail/Phantom/Medium Ash/Burgundy Ash · Style code: IR0076-100 · Release date: July 31, 2026 · Price: $305 · Availability: Available now
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More colorways: Women's Nike Alphafly 3 (FD8315-105) · Nike Alphafly 3 (FD8311-402) · Nike Alphafly 3 (II7290-100) · Women's Nike Alphafly 3 SE (IR2312-600) · Nike Alphafly 3 (IR1817-100)
The Nike Alphafly 3 is the brand's top-tier marathon racing shoe, and this men's release pairs a muted Sail and Phantom base with Medium Ash and Burgundy Ash accents. The formula stays centered on three technologies working together: two Air Zoom units under the forefoot, a full-length carbon fiber plate, and a ZoomX foam midsole designed to protect the legs deep into a 26.2-mile effort.
Compared with earlier versions, the third Alphafly uses a wider carbon plate for added stability and a ZoomX midsole that connects fully to the outsole for smoother transitions from heel to toe-off. The forefoot units are tuned to store and return energy with every stride. Notched laces and an integrated knit tongue with lofted padding ease pressure across the top of the foot, while the upper improves containment and breathability. The colorway releases on July 31, 2026 at $305, keeping the Alphafly positioned above the rest of Nike's road racing lineup as its race-day flagship.