Nike Alphafly 3 Eliud Kipchoge Vapor Green – It's The Start

First, eliud Kipchoge is the greatest marathon runner in history — two Olympic gold medals, the sub-2-hour barrier broken, a world record of 2:01:09 at Berlin 2022. The Nike Alphafly 3 Eliud Kipchoge Vapor Green – It's The Start is his racing shoe, in the colorway he chose for the preparation that makes race day possible.

In fact, this colorway represents the philosophy behind every Kipchoge performance: the start is everything. The Alphafly 3 at the service of the man who redefined the sport.

ZoomX + Dual Air Zoom Pods + Carbon Plate: Three Propulsion Systems

Additionally, zoomX foam is Nike's lightest and most responsive compound — PEBA-based, engineered for maximum energy return. Dual forefoot Air Zoom pods add explosive propulsion at toe-off, amplifying the foam's return with mechanical force. The full-length carbon fiber plate locks the system together, directing every joule of energy forward.

Atomknit 3.0 upper: ultra-light woven fit that locks in at race pace. 218 g. 8 mm drop. 40 mm heel stack. Built for one purpose — the fastest possible marathon.

For Who?

For competitive runners targeting marathon and half-marathon PRs. Best reserved for goal races and race-specific sessions by athletes running 60+ km/week.

Technical Data

Weight: 218 g (US M 9.5)
Drop: 8 mm
Stack: 40 mm heel / 32 mm forefoot
Foam: ZoomX (PEBA)
Plate: Full-length carbon fiber + dual Air Zoom pods
Upper: Atomknit 3.0 — ultra-light woven fit
Outsole: Rubber pods — full forefoot coverage
Surface: Road
Usage: Racing — marathon, half-marathon

Nike Alphafly 3 Eliud Kipchoge Vapor Green – It's The Start