Nike Air ZoomX Alphafly Next 3% Bright Crimson

Bright Crimson is the Alphafly 3 at its least subtle, a saturated red that has become shorthand for Nike's racing line. If you want a shoe that looks quick standing still, this is the one. The upper is thin and ventilated, with almost no overlays, so the colour is broken up only by the Swoosh.

It is a marathon tool first. ZoomX cushioning under the heel, Air Zoom pods under the forefoot and a carbon plate through the length of the shoe add up to a ride that prefers sustained, honest pace. Use it for the goal race and a short sharpening block rather than for daily running, and the foam will stay lively for longer.

Good to know

• Order your usual size; the toe box is tapered, so very wide feet should allow extra room.
• Brand new, shipped in its original box.
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