Nike Alphafly 3 White Purple Agate Vivid Grape

Nike Alphafly 3 White Purple Agate Vivid Grape: The Super Shoe Ablaze in Violet

There are competition shoes whose colorway is a statement of identity. The Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next% 3 White/Purple Agate/Vivid Grape/Black, released on July 3, 2024, is the perfect example. The white AtomKnit upper provides the canvas—clean, light, technical—on which Purple Agate enters the scene on structural details with the depth of a semi-precious stone. The more vibrant and saturated Vivid Grape takes over the forefoot area of the ZoomX sole with a grape-violet intensity that shifts the palette toward something decidedly futuristic. And the Air Zoom pods under the forefoot reveal their Hyper Pink in counterpoint—an electric pink that contrasts with the violet to create the most complex and memorable chromatic chord in the entire Alphafly 3 range. It's a colorway that SneakerNews called "Hyper Pink": the color visible under the forefoot that melts into the violet like an inverted aurora borealis.

The triple technology that set world records, in its most vibrant version

Behind this violet/pink palette, unique among super shoes on the market, the Alphafly Next% 3 deploys its absolute competition architecture. Two Air Zoom pods positioned under the forefoot—visible in Hyper Pink through the cutout—store and return energy with every push with unparalleled explosiveness in Nike's catalog. The full-length ZoomX foam sole provides cushioning from heel to toe with the lightness of PEBA foam, fully connected for smoother transitions than previous versions. The full-length carbon plate, slightly widened compared to the Alphafly 2 for increased stability, translates every muscular extension into clean forward propulsion—with a geometry designed for turns and mid-race pace changes. The steam-treated AtomKnit 3.0 hugs the foot, maintaining superior multidirectional control compared to previous Flyknit versions.

Who is it for?

The Nike Alphafly Next% 3 White/Purple Agate/Vivid Grape is for the runner who wants the top-tier Nike marathon super shoe in the boldest and most complex colorway of the range—one that combines deep violet, saturated grape, and Hyper Pink in a unique chromatic harmony. It will be perfect for marathon and half-marathon runners who want to leverage the triple Air Zoom + ZoomX + carbon technology in a pair that stands out as much at the finish line as during warm-ups.

Technical data

• Weight: Approximately 218 g (M, US 10)
• Drop: 8 mm
• Foam: Full-length ZoomX foam (fully connected)
• Plate: Full-length carbon (slightly wider vs Alphafly 2)
• Air Zoom: Double forefoot pods (visible Hyper Pink)
• Upper: AtomKnit 3.0 steam-treated, White/Purple Agate/Vivid Grape/Black colorway
• Outsole: High-abrasion rubber
• Surface: Road
• Use: Marathon / half-marathon competition