The Nike Alphafly 3 and Nike Vaporfly 4 are both road running shoes. The Vaporfly 4 is 1 oz lighter (6.7 oz vs 7.7 oz), costs about $49 less (from $172.97) and has a lower heel-to-toe drop (6 mm vs 8 mm).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Alphafly 3 | Vaporfly 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $221.97–$305 | $172.97–$225.97 |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 (459 reviews) | 4.6 / 5 (265 reviews) |
| Weight | 7.7 oz | 6.7 oz |
| Heel-to-toe drop | 8 mm | 6 mm |
| Surface | Road | Road |
| Available for | Men & Women | Men & Women |
Specs and prices from Nike, checked 2026-10-11. Weight is usually for a men's size 9–10.
Which should you get?
Get the Alphafly 3 if…
- you land on your heel and like a higher drop
Get the Vaporfly 4 if…
- you want the lighter shoe
- you want to spend less
- you land on your midfoot or want a lower drop
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