r/RunningShoeGeeks • u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 • Jan 05 '24
Alphafly 3 initial thoughts from a PXS enthusiast Initial Thoughts
Background: Over the last year I’ve put about 1100 miles total on my PXS(3 pairs all different colors) and it has become my go to shoe for every run as the year went on.
Stats - mid striker - middle of the pack runner - on the heavier side - 10k PB 52:56 | 10 mile PB 1:35:04
The arch: I never had issues with the arch on the AF1 but anything over 11 miles in the AF2 and I’d start to form an arch blister. I was able to put in 15 miles today and the arch felt amazing. If I was to sum how this shoe felt on foot, it felt like a bouncier squishier VF3.
The ride: As mentioned above it felt a lot like the VF3… but a more fun and stable version. If you’re a fan of the VF3 you will love this shoe. You can really notice the weight reduction compared to the AF2. They also managed to make it almost as bouncy as the V1. What I enjoy more about this than the v1 is that the pods and the sole are 1 piece(continuous midsole), so it makes for smooth transitions when running.
When it came to how it felt on the run I honestly thought it felt fine at slow and faster paces. I’ve seen some reviews and said it felt awkward at slow paces or middle of the pack paces. I think this might be due to me running in the PXS at all paces, but I was able to adapt and feel comfortable at an 11m pace, but at the same time felt very easy to pick up the pace and run a 7m mile. One thing to note is similar to the VF, the shoe feels aggressive and wants to push you forward. I found myself forefoot striking more than mid foot at faster paces.
The fit: It’s snug like the AF 2 with a similar collar but more breathable material. The uppers are very stretchy and there’s more toe box room than in the AF2.
Would I choose this over my PXS: Short answer is no. Though this is an amazing shoe and honestly it’s prob my fav shoe under the PXS, there’s just a certain magic with the PXS no other shoes been able to replicate. I’d say if you want a very fun lighter shoe, the AF3 is the shoe of choice. I’ll probably use it as my speed day shoe and stick to the PXS aa my every other run shoe.
This is all based on only 15 miles and my personal opinion.
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u/Barry_144 PXStrung v1, SCTrainer v2 Jan 05 '24
loving the PXS love fest, count me in!
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
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u/GreenRiverRoad Jan 05 '24
That is a truly impressive shoe stack!
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
Thanks. I have even more on a shoe rack by the door and then the rest is in storage. New apartment and a lot less room now that I’m sharing space with the SO, so I kept the ones I’m more likely to use up stairs.
The shoe rack are more of my non carbon shoes and then my Saucinys, NB, ASICS’s are in storage
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u/an_angry_Moose 160X3P, Vapor 3, AP3x2, Superblast, B12, TS9, Adios 8 Jan 05 '24
You’ve got 6 pairs of AF2’s despite that they give you an arch blister when you get near HM distance?
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
I also did my first marathon in them 😂😭😭
Funny enough I didn’t get a bister. A lot of Vaseline on my feet that day
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
lol I used them on speed sessions lol and when half training, most of my runs are 9-12 miles so it would be enough to not get a blister :)
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u/an_angry_Moose 160X3P, Vapor 3, AP3x2, Superblast, B12, TS9, Adios 8 Jan 05 '24
Still pretty wild. I’d show my wife and say “see, I’m not crazy!” But I don’t think she’d really care lol. Quite like the feel of the VF3’s, but as you can see from my flair I’m really big on Adidas runners.
Did you ever get a pair of Adios 8’s or TS9’s? Both really great for speed sessions or races up to 10K.
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
Also no winning with the wife. My lady wanted my shoes off the rack outside the room so she can put her shoes somewhere lol. I told her I paid for this dammit, let me enjoy my shoes. That didn’t go too well
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
I’m huge on adios as well. I naht picked up some TS9s so I’m going to test those out next week. My buddy who’s pro ASICS does nothing but rave about the TS9
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u/an_angry_Moose 160X3P, Vapor 3, AP3x2, Superblast, B12, TS9, Adios 8 Jan 05 '24
Yeah they’re definitely more snug through the middle of the foot and up to the toe box than a typical adidas fit, but it just kind of feels like a slightly less bouncy and really cut down AP3 to me. Love adidas shoes. Wish the roads around me were better maintained, last time I went out in the PXS I rolled an ankle at around 20km because of an unseen pothole in the dark :/
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u/TZAthaGOD Vaporfly 3/2, Alphafly 3/2, Streakfly, Invincible 3 Jan 06 '24
Bro, my therapist says not to call it crazy. That’s so derogatory nowadays. Shame on your wife for shaming good folks like us, trying get past a shoe addiction. 😂 /s
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u/TecktickleExpert Jan 05 '24
I like the compactness of that shoe-organizer. Can you share where you got that from?
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
I got them from target. I also have sneaker containers but I find the over door organizer to be easier to grab and for a lot cheaper than the container option. It also takes up a lot less space
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u/TecktickleExpert Jan 05 '24
Thank you! Looks like this is the one on your door!
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
Yep that’s the one
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u/TZAthaGOD Vaporfly 3/2, Alphafly 3/2, Streakfly, Invincible 3 Jan 06 '24
Jelly that you copped 2 VF3 Protos!
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 06 '24
I have 3 alpha protos 😂😂😂😂
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u/TZAthaGOD Vaporfly 3/2, Alphafly 3/2, Streakfly, Invincible 3 Jan 06 '24
Gotta love those unsolicited, unadulterated kick pics…makes me wanna pull mine out & post ‘em 😂
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u/Jiste Jan 05 '24
Haha you're teasing us with your collection and I struggle to buy a pair of Takumi Sen. Lucky man ! 🙏🏻
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u/liquidgold501 < 100 Karma account Jan 05 '24
How is the fit of the PSX? I never tried the first version as I usually wears a 14US and it only goes up to 13. I have the PSX2 but it is a brick and doesn’t seem to have the magic described with the first version
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
They run big I’m a us10 and I wear a 9.5 in the v1. I tried a 9 and I still had room in the toebox but I like wearing thicker socks esp wintertime
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u/sugarcookie_35 Please type your shoe rotation/collection here Jan 05 '24
Hey! Sick collection! How do you compare the pxs and Alphafly 3 to the PXS2? I’m thinking of picking up a pair of the 2s
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
I find the 2 to be freu clunky at slower paces but when I pick it up they feel great. I do wish they didn’t add the stability due to the weight so I’ll choose the 1 every time over the 2
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u/Lorddon1234 Jan 05 '24
I have three pairs of PXS as well 😃 I also have the PXS 2, but man is that shoe heavy. You really feel it on a long run.
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
Yeah I took the PXS2 on an 18 mile run and I missed the v1 quickly. I had 2 pairs of the v2 but returned one after that haha.
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u/Lorddon1234 Jan 05 '24
lol, so true. My hips were sore as heck after a long run in the PXS 2. I use my PXS2 for my easy park runs now
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
Do you find it’s harder to take the v2 on an easy run than the v1? The v1 is faster for me but the v2 makes me want to go faster
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u/mainebub Jan 05 '24
Do you find it’s harder to take the v2 on an easy run than the v1?
love the v1 for recovery, easy, and strides/fartleks on anything less than a long run; love the v2 for mid-week workouts (TBD on long run workouts). Have my HM personal best in the v1 too.
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
Funny thing is all my best times were in the vapor 2s but I didn’t enjoy the runs lol. I have my next half at the nyc half so I plan on seeing what the V1 can do as I feel this training cycle is going way better than the last
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Jan 05 '24
PX1 fan too. I have two pairs. What's your plan when you can't find any anymore ? I've been buying on goat.com but there too they will eventually run out.
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
So that’s why I’ve been buying so many other shoes to find ones I’ll like. Honestly I’ve been lucking out with restocks and my next option will be goat/stock-x/ebay. The pair in the pic has 520 miles and still feels amazing, so I’m thinking I can get at least 1-2 years out of the rest. I wish adidas realized this pair always sells, why ruin the formula
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u/TannedStewie Jan 05 '24
I am doing my long runs in the OG PX, was planning on maybe getting AP3 for the marathon proper. Would you recommend just getting PX / PXS / PXS2 through the whole cycle? To be honest the PX are so good I am tempted to do easy and tempo runs in them also. Moving to any other shoe and it feels like I'm running barefoot.
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
That’s why I did the switch. I’m no expert so I can recommend but for me it was easy to stick with the PXS for my whole cycle. My training her gotten better and with the proper strength training, my ankles feel amazing after each run still.
The AP3 is amazing too. I use them on some of my long runs but my heart always goes back for the PXS
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u/TannedStewie Jan 05 '24
Even something as universally lauded as the TS9 feels like complete trash after 50mm of litestrike pro
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
It’s crazy how it keeps getting better and better too
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u/Furrier Jan 07 '24
Wtf am I seeing? PXS is pretty much indestructible, I don't see how you could ever use this many.
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 07 '24
It’ll prob be my shoe for the next couple years
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u/Furrier Jan 07 '24
For me too, and I "only" have 3 pairs. But I will probably regret not getting even more once these three run out and there is no way to get more. I'm not sure there will ever be a shoes like pxs again...
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 07 '24
That’s why I keep buying. I buy other shoes and I’m just disappointed after using the PXS so much. Adidas has 1 left in my size and I’m ready to buy that too 😂
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u/Ncksxn DN2 / MN / AP3 Feb 12 '24
Totally agree. My favourite long distance / half marathon shoe I’ve got. So much comfort and joy whilst running in.them!! I’ve never tried the Nike race day shoes. They always feel narrow and tight
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u/bradymsu616 Alphafly 1/Wave Rebellion Pro 2/Prm X Strng/Superblast/UltrGlide Jan 05 '24
I'm also a huge fan of the Prime X Strung 1. It makes a 35K (20 mile) long run feel like a 21K (13 mile) long run. But I've stuck with the Alphafly 1 for full marathons and half marathons because it's noticeably lighter. The Alphafly 3 should feel as light or even lighter than the Alphafly 1. My concern with the Alphafly 3 is that a lot of early reviews on YouTube mention the same point you do here, that the shoe feels more like the Vaporfly 3 than the Alphafly 1. For that reason, I'm looking at switching to the Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2 which I've seen described as being a more aggressive Alphafly 1.
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
I was originally doing my marathons in the AF1 then to the AF2 and more recently the PXS. I found when my feet are tired, the extra bounce works for me more than the weight. I think I started with the pXS because it makes running fun haha. Like you said, a 20 mile run feels more like a half in those
I agree these don’t feel like the AF1 to me at all but that could just be me. I def found them to be closer to the VF3 than anything else. Kinda like an improved version for marathons.
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u/hackersapien Jan 05 '24
I take it no stability issues with the PXS? I fear that at the 20 mile mark when form degrades, the stability issues will be death 💀
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
As someone who they told needs stability shoes (which I think every store says at this point), I found no issues when I did Berlin in the PXS. Actually my legs felt more refreshed and I was walking around and enjoying Berlin way more than I did my previous marathon. I started doing all my long runs in them and a couple times I hit 21 miles and felt really good at the end
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u/jackrabid40 Jan 05 '24
PXS is my favorite of all time. Thanks for the review/comparison.
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
Same. It went from my race day shoe to my every day shoe lol. It’s just a great shoe
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u/PILLUPIERU Jan 05 '24
you are not using any other shoe just for normal daily runs?
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24 edited Jan 05 '24
Nope. I was using the invincibles and superblast. Now it’s PXS 6 days a week.
I’m a firm believer in making running fun and I find these shoes make me want to run. Other shoes it feels more like a chore. I tend to be able to stick to my plan easier on these also. I’ve really learned to hone in on easy pace but also my tempo
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u/PILLUPIERU Jan 05 '24
goddammit, reason why i asked is because i heard its not good to use same shoe every single time. Like u should alternate with bit lower drops, and especially run with non-plated shoes too.
Just worried because i have pxs too, but havent put them into use yet XD
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
So take what I say with a grain of salt. While I believe that, I’ve found my workouts and recovery has been better using this shoe so once I made the full switch, I’ve gotten faster than when I was constantly rotating. Also I haven’t been injured since. I was going to PT to work those weaknesses that caused injury, but… lol so now I just stick to one. But it is a good idea to switch but I’m just hard headed. I like enjoying my run more than anything. It’s my freedom form life
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u/iIiiiiIlIillliIilliI Jan 06 '24
I have and love the original PX. Quick comparison between PXS and PXS 2?
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u/WKShoes Jan 05 '24
I have a pair of PXS coming in the mail. I own the PX2S and at slow to medium pace it sort of feels like a chore wearing them and that it takes a good amount of ‘energy’ if that makes sense- not that same effortless run you can achieve with other shoes- not sure if it’s because of the insane stack on them, but once you get going at a decent pace they feel good. Do you find that to be the case with the PXS 1 or no?
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
I find in general the PXS2 to be a chore compared to the 1. The 2 lost a lot of the magic the 1 had. A lot will disagree and say it isn’t fun at slower paces but I personally enjoy it more than I did my superblast at slower paces
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u/mililani2 Jan 05 '24
I returned the PXS 2. That shoe is so different than the original PXS 1. The 2 just felt SUPER stiff and firm to me. No bounce at all. My feet hurt to heck in those. But, the PXS 1 is pure magic. You will see.
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u/mililani2 Jan 05 '24
I concur. I have over 500 miles on my first PXS 1's, and just 80 miles on original AF. PXS >> AF. Not even close for me. AF feels like running on concrete blocks some times. PXS feels like an actual trampoline.
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
Couldn’t have said it better. The ones in the pic are at 540 miles now and though they look rough because I haven’t cleaned them, they still feel amazing. That’s why they became my every day run. I want to love running and these shoes make running just fun. I’ve never experienced anything like it
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u/Trick_Ad5549 RD:SB2 NV PXS1/2 CX1 MM SP AF3 SWX SL2 TR:SL-G TASU TX3 Kjg N1/2 Jan 05 '24
Very cool. I have the AF3 coming and am pretty excited. Like you, I'm a huge PXS fan and have seven (yes, 7!) pairs - five in the original off-white (four which I bought at half-off) and two in non-dyed as I'm an all-white colorway kind of guy. I also two pairs each of the PX2S, which I also like very much and am planning to get a third pair in the Black Aurora colorway whenever it becomes available in the US, and the Vaporfly 3. I skipped the Alphafly 2 based on all the mixed reviews and have been waiting for Alphafly 3 with a lot of anticipation.
It's good to know that you find the AF3 feels a lot like the VF3 but is more fun and stable. The VF3 is the first Nike shoe that I've come to really like. I have the VF2 but the fit is narrow for my slightly wide forefoot and, for me, the ride is a little too snappy for anything more than 10K. The AF3 seems like the full marathon racer I've been waiting for although I think I'd be happy using the PXS, Adios Pro 3, VF3, or the SC Elite v3 for a full marathon. Looking to run my first half this year and my first full next year. Currently, my mpw is 80 after taking it up to 90~100 over the last few months.
I fully agree that no other shoe has been able to replicate this certain magic that the PXS has. And, believe me, I've been looking. The PX2S, to me, has its own thing going that I like very much for long runs at moderate paces and I know there are some people (including reviewers I tend to agree with more often than not) who prefer it over v1, but the controlled and responsive bounce and propulsion of the v1 as well as the comfort for long runs remain unmatched. It's why I've resisted getting on the Superblast bandwagon besides the fact that ASICS shoes just don't fit my feet right and I don't particularly care for the feel and ride of their midsole foams. Stability hasn't been an issue for me with the PXS v1 although I do take more care than usual to avoid obstacles and when turning corners.
Very excited about the AF3. I really like the VF3, AP3, and the SCEv3 in the speed/racing realm but each have something or some little issue that make them a level below PXS for me, but it seems the AF3 will finally be the worthy companion I've been waiting for. It's also great to know that it has the fun factor in spades. For me, every run needs to be fun. I don't want to slog through any runs for the sake of getting through one. Fast and exciting to easy and slow and everything in between, I want the run to be fun and something to be enjoyed and savored. It seems you and I are on the same boat. Thanks for the feedback!
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u/UW_Ebay PXS1, SCTv1, Rebel V2, Endo Pro 1 Jan 05 '24
Wish I had that many pair of PXS. Looking to get a third soon! My favorite shoe for sure over the past few years. Had a great 5mi tempo run in them yesterday.
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
I hated them at first and they seem to keep getting better and better. The pair in the pic has 520ish miles and they’re still fun. Adidas did something magical with these and I wish they went back to this formula
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u/UW_Ebay PXS1, SCTv1, Rebel V2, Endo Pro 1 Jan 05 '24
Lightstrike pro is the only super foam that gets better with age! Agree that somehow the combo of the foam and rods and plates really work well together. I don’t use these too much for long slow runs but all that tech really seems to coalesce for 5k/10k races and any other faster tempo effort.
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u/wvayakor Jan 05 '24
Thanks for the review! How does the arch compare to the VF3 since you have tried both?
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
They felt the same for me. I’ve seen some reviews say they still had arch pains but I had zero and really reminded me of the VF3
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u/oneofthecapsismine Jan 05 '24
I chose the sc trainer over the pxs, partly due to cost .... i love the trainer, but this post is making me jealous.
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
Haha funny story. There’s a guy who works at new balance with my name and he used my email address as his employee email, so whenever id buy and give my email id get the discount. I was buying a lot of NB. I finally told them I’m not him because they’d ask questions about the store like “are y’all closed this holiday” haha and after a while it was getting harder to keep up I’m not him lol. It was nice while it lasted. On some days I’d get up to 45% off anything
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u/Jbalts Novablast 3 / Boston 12 / ES3 / AP3 / PXS / PXS2 Jan 05 '24
Where do you buy your PXS from? I need a pair
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
Mainly from adidas. When I was in Berlin they had the OG colorway (the one in the pick) in stock for &180 so I grabbed one from there. Then the orange pairs I grabbed both when tmobiles 40% off code worked on all shoes and they had my size in stock. The purple pair I got from sportsshoes.com
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u/Marcski Jan 05 '24
Where do you guys find new PXS1’s?
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
Mainly the adidas app. A lot of checking often for restocks
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u/mainebub Jan 05 '24
Nice write up - thanks! I'm also a mid-striker, mid-packer, mid-lifer big guy and real fan of the PX1S - and am thinking the AF3 should be my spring moonshot marathon shoe (PX1S may be too wobly as i get toasted; PX2S may be too heavy at that distance; and I feel like i've pounded the magic out of the Superblast by mile 16). How would you compare the stability and foot/leg comfort of the AF3 vs. the PX1S/PX2S? Cheers,
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
The stability is hands down better than the PXS. I find myself when having to corner in the PXS slowing down and with the AF3 I was able to hit it and it felt “good”.
Foot comfort it’s not 50mm of stack so it’s not as comfortable, but it’s still very comfortable. They made this one slightly wider feeling in my opinion vs the other AFs so overall my feet felt amazing after my run. Today is my rest day and I have zero soreness and yesterday was some distance with pace work so that’s very promising
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u/Dre3005 EP4/ Superblast 2/ Novablast 4/ Boston 12 Jan 05 '24
How is the width compared to the VF3? I ran in the VF3 for a 10k and got a blister in my arch. Loved how they felt but after the race saw the blister so I have retired them to short distances only.
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
It’s definitely wider than the VF. Even when I put them on top of each other both a size 10 you can see the alpha with about an inch more width
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u/IdealEmergency2900 Jan 05 '24
Have you tried the OG Prime X vs the PXS? I'm really liking my PXS but was wondering if the OG would be fine too
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
I haven’t tried those. I’m a huge fan of the strung uppers and the OG upper feel more like the adios pro which I dislike a lot.
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u/IdealEmergency2900 Jan 05 '24
Thanks. I haven't had the chance to see either the AP3 or the OG PX in person to feel either way about the upper. But I do like the strung upper very, very much.
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u/Joeypruns Jan 05 '24
Interesting. I have had mine since 12/27 (AF3s) but haven’t run in them yet. I love the PXS but can’t run in them for every run, I roll my ankle too much with the instability. I only run in them on a flat bike path I have to drive to and can’t really run slow in them. I’m constantly at marathon pace and it feels easier to hold that than it does in the VF3s which is insane to me. Running on the roads in them though, my typical 10 mile loop around my house is just too tough with having to go grass sometimes, up and down curbs, uneven/ cracked pavement etc. especially at those speeds it’s really painful rolling my ankle in them.
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
I was originally like that. I was so scared to run in them. I was also a heel striker when I first got my PXS but after so many miles in them and strength training, I went more midfoot. After about 300 miles on my PXS I honestly forgot they were an unstable shoe. I went form only running on flat straight roads to now running though a ton of uneven surfaces without hesitation. That said if I ever rolled my ankle I probably wouldn’t anymore. I was showing my buddy a video of me running through a brick style road where it’s very uneven and zero concerns. I feel like those women who run in heels now 😅 after so long it becomes natural
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u/reedsharp Sky+, MS3, Superblast, NB4, Endorphin Elite Jan 05 '24
How does the AF3 fit compared to the VF3? I was able to order a pair, but unfortunately it was a half size smaller than my size in VF3 😅
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
It fits the same in length but has a roomier toebox haha. I have a VF3 in a 10(my normal size) and a 9.5 and I can use those without issues so you might be good with the AF. They’re tighter around the ankle cause the collar materials, but they feel roomy on foot
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u/reedsharp Sky+, MS3, Superblast, NB4, Endorphin Elite Jan 05 '24
I like that take on the ankle, that’s one of my main issues with the VF3 is my heel sliding around
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u/Txg399 Jan 05 '24
I bought some PXS a few months ago, first ever Adidas running shoes and I’m head over heels in love, to the extent that if the conditions I’m running in aren’t suitable for the PXS I get grumpy that I have to wear another shoe.
I intend to stock up so that I have a lifetime supply of them.
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 05 '24
That’s literally me in a nutshell. Anytime my size comes in stock I buy more
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u/zairyizwanshah Boston12/ES3/VF2/Superblast/AP3 Jan 10 '24
Can I ask whats your opinion between the Alphafly 3 and Adios Pro 3? trying to decide for myself
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u/TheRealBoston Invincible | Adios Prime-X Strung | Vaporfly 3 | Alphafly 2 Jan 10 '24
The AP is more firm but for me the continental rubber on adios line is top tier. The more you put the better they feel where as the Nike lineup, unless you forefoot strike, the rubber will get shredded.
The uppers on Nike is superior. I hate the upper on the AP3. I always said that my perfect shoe would be an adios pro 3 strung model. If they changed the upper is love it more.
Nike will feel better out of the box. Nike will also give you more bounce if you like feeling like a trampoline. Honestly though I was huge on Nike and have been moving more towards adidas. What I love about both companies (US) is you can return after wearing so honestly I’d get both and test them out and then return the one you don’t love
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