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Nike Alphafly 4 and Race-Day System launch

Overview

Nike has announced the release of the Alphafly 4, the fourth generation of its premier marathon racing shoe. The new model is designed to improve efficiency, reportedly being 5 per cent lighter than its predecessor while offering a 10 per cent increase in energy return.

Technical specifications include the introduction of ZoomX LT foam, a new seamless Atomknit upper, revised Air Zoom units, and a carbon-fiber Flyplate. The redesign aims to maintain performance during the late stages of long-distance races when fatigue sets in.

On 29 September 2026, Nike introduced a broader footwear strategy titled the ‘Race-Day System of Speed’. This ecosystem moves away from a traditional product hierarchy to offer three distinct models: the Apex, the Alphafly 4, and the Swooshfly. The Swooshfly is aimed at runners seeking an accessible introduction to carbon-plated footwear.

The Nike Apex serves as the flagship model for maximum performance. It features a double-stacked Air Zoom unit configuration under the forefoot, a redesigned Flyplate, and ZoomX LT foam. Nike claims the Apex provides up to 40% more energy return than the previous Alphafly 3 model while being 10% lighter. The shoe utilizes a 40-millimeter stack height at both the heel and forefoot to create a zero-drop geometry, alongside Goatek and Fast Shot rubber technologies and a lightweight Flyknit X upper.

The Apex is scheduled for release on 7 January 2027, with a retail price of $350. The Alphafly 4 is scheduled for general release on 29 October 2026, at a retail price of AUD$400.

Entities

Nike · Phil McCartney · Eliud Kipchoge · Addisu Gobena · Nike Sport Research Lab

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 5 SOURCES] Crusoe announced the initial close of a $3.9 billion Series F funding round.
[● 5 SOURCES] The funding round established a post-money valuation of approximately $30.9 billion.
[● 4 SOURCES] Atreides Management, Mubadala Capital, and Valor Equity Partners co-led the financing round.
[● 3 SOURCES] Nvidia participated as an investor in the funding round.
[● 3 SOURCES] The company has more than 6 GW of gross contracted capacity across its data center and cloud businesses.
[● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 1 GW of the company's capacity is currently operational.
[● 3 SOURCES] The Nike Apex offers up to 40 percent more energy return than the Alphafly 3 in a men’s size 10. wwd.com · www.designscene.net · www.webwire.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Apex is more than 10 percent lighter than the Alphafly 3. wwd.com · www.designscene.net · www.webwire.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Crusoe is transitioning toward modular Spark units to support AI inference workloads.
[● 2 SOURCES] The company reports more than $140 billion in total contracted value.
[● 2 SOURCES] The Apex features a 40-millimeter stack height at both the heel and forefoot, resulting in zero-drop geometry. www.designscene.net · www.webwire.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Apex features double-stacked Air Zoom units under the forefoot. www.designscene.net · www.webwire.com

Timeline

8 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Nike to launch Apex performance running shoe in 2027
Nike will release the Nike Apex running shoe on January 7, 2027, for $350, featuring the premium ZoomX LT midsole foam technology.
22 days ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Nike unveils Apex marathon racing shoe with double-stacked Air Zoom units
Nike has unveiled the Apex, a high-performance marathon racing shoe featuring double-stacked Air Zoom units and zero-drop geometry, set for release in January 2027.
24 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Nike launches new Race-Day System of Speed footwear
Nike has launched its ‘Race-Day System of Speed’, a new ecosystem of three running shoe models—Apex, Alphafly 4, and Swooshfly—tailored to different competitive needs and performance levels.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Nike unveils Alphafly 4 marathon racing shoe
Nike has launched the Alphafly 4 marathon shoe, featuring a 5% weight reduction, 10% more energy return, and new ZoomX LT foam technology to improve efficiency during long-distance racing.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 9 sources
Nike unveils Alphafly 4 marathon racing shoe
Nike has launched the Alphafly 4 marathon racing shoe, featuring 10% more energy return and a 5% weight reduction through new ZoomX LT foam and Atomknit technology.

Sources

basketusa.com · boldoutline.in · capital.es · complex.com · designscene.net · esportes.estadao.com.br · interempresas.net · maquinadoesporte.com.br · merca20.com · monacoinsider.com · newsbytesapp.com · presseagence.fr · si.com · stylerave.com · technosports.co.in · webwire.com

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