
Other shoes with carbon plates have been on the aggressive side, with rebound coming with a trade-off of a slight lack of control. Testers were concerned that with such a vast stack height (46mm in the heel, 36mm in the forefoot, as measured by RW) the shoe would be unstable laterally, but the reinforced knitted mesh locks the foot down well. Nike Air is not a new concept but while previously the air pods were encapsulated in the middle of the midsole foam these ones, positioned under the balls of the feet, are self-contained which Nike says gives better energy return. Number three: air pods under the forefeet. Number two: a carbon composite plate running the length of the shoe, designed to be less harsh underfoot and allow runners to clock higher mileage. Both offer a good ratio of low weight to cushioning. Number one: two different types of midsole foam Zoom React in the rear (firmer and more durable) and ZoomX up front (softer and more responsive). Nike has achieved what is a substantial amount of bounce in three different ways. Thank you Nike Zoom Tempo Next%'.Ī post shared by Paula Radcliffe High energy For those tired leg days when we all need a run where we feel great and come back mentally and physically rejuvenated. In an Instagram post, the former women's world marathon record holder wrote, 'Introducing my new favourite.

It's not just team RW that love Nike's latest training shoe - Paula Radcliffe has given it her seal of approval, calling it her 'new favourite'. Perhaps with the conclusion which is that, if you can afford it and are willing to feel slightly foolish when you line up at the start of race, this will knock chunks off your PB ( and make your training just that bit more joyful beforehand). This shoe is designed as a more everyday version of the Alphafly Next%, and there’s so much going on with it, it’s hard to know where to start.

A 46mm rear stack height makes it perfect for heelstrikers,.Flyknit upper with reinforced zones in key areas.Three kinds of bounce: carbon composite plate air pods, and two types of midsole foam.High mileage reliability and responsiveness? Check.
