Nike / Alphafly

Alphafly 4

Racing2026-09-17 · Global · Online launchChecked 2026-11-01

Alphafly 4 is a marathon racer combining ZoomX LT and ZoomX foam around a carbon-fiber Flyplate, with two forefoot Air Zoom units. Its seamless Atomknit upper uses midfoot cables and an integrated heel structure to hold the foot, while a molded liner adds comfort. A FastShot outsole completes the race-day package.

Key specifications

Weight
188 g
All models average 268.6 gDifference from average −80.6 g
Average of 961 models
Drop
8 mm
All models average 6.8 mmDifference from average +1.2 mm
Average of 978 models
Stack
39 mm
All models average 34.2 mmDifference from average +4.8 mm
Average of 802 models
MSRP
$280.00 USD · US
All models average $167.69Difference from average +112.31 USD
Average of 818 models · USD

Stack refers to the heel value.

This modelAll models average
Stack (forefoot)
31 mm
Carbon plate
Yes
Midsole
ZoomX LT / ZoomX / Air Zoom
Outsole
FastShot
Use cases
Race / Marathon
Width options
Unknown

Weight context Approximate weight in men’s US 8.5 / women’s US 10. Men’s US 10 is listed at approximately 208 g.

IN CONTEXT

Specs in context

Weight × stack780 models shown

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Weight distribution961 models

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95 g385 g
This model 188 gAll models average 268.6 gDifference from average −80.6 g
Drop distribution978 models

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0 mm12 mm
This model 8 mmAll models average 6.8 mmDifference from average +1.2 mm
Stack distribution802 models

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5 mm60 mm
This model 39 mmAll models average 34.2 mmDifference from average +4.8 mm
MSRP distribution · USD818 models

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$50.00$500.00
This model $280.00All models average $167.69Difference from average +$112.31

Unknowns are excluded. Measurement sizes and conditions vary; averages and distributions describe the recorded numbers. Prices are grouped by currency; markets and tax treatment may differ.

BY REGION

Release dates & MSRP

Regional releases

Global
2026-09-17Online launchChecked 2026-09-18
Global
2026-10-29ReleaseChecked 2026-09-18

Regional MSRP

JP
¥39,600 JPYTax included · 2026-09-19
US
$280.00 USDTax status unknown · 2026-09-19

This is the limited global early launch; broader availability was planned for October 29. Japan announced the Proto color for October 29 and other colors for November 12.

SERIES HISTORY

Alphafly series

2026-09-17Global · Online launch
Alphafly 4
188 g · 39 mm · 8 mm drop
This model
2024-01-04Global · Online launch
Alphafly 3
218 g · 40 mm · 8 mm drop
Predecessor
2022-06-22JP · Online launch
Alphafly NEXT% 2
- · - · - drop
2020Global · Announced
Alphafly NEXT%
- · - · - drop

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Feature sourceshttps://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/nike-alphafly-4-helps-more-runners-go-the-distance-with-speed-and-confidence

2026-09-18