The Nike AlphaFly 3 Preps For Racing Season With “Gridiron”

Releasing Spring 2025 for $285.

Andrew Rizzo January 21, 2025

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The Nike AlphaFly 3 isn’t for casuals; it’s for elite marathon runners and those who obsess about getting the absolute most out of their footwear on race day. We’re currently in a bit of a lull period in between racing seasons, but that’s not stopping Nike from teeing up fresh colorways. This white and “Gridiron” look is the Beaverton brand’s latest, and if its special markings are any indication, runners should expect a late Spring 2025 release.

Official images reveal a white knit upper, save for a “Gridiron” Swoosh that dips down into the midsole. The heel portion introduces a “Pure Platinum” gradient, hosting a text box reading “Road Racing AF” and “2025-03,” therefore hinting at a potential March 2025 release. Those same markings appears on the insoles, capping off all the notable design highlights. As far as performance goes, the AlphaFly 3 brings three key innovations to a helm; stacked Air Zoom units appear in the forefoot, ZoomX foam makes up the midsole, and a full-length carbon fiber plate enhances forward propulsion. It’s Nike’s lightest AlphaFly shoe to date and the sneaker of choice for elite runners like Eliud Kipchoge and Kelvin Kiptum, both of whom have broken world records in the shoe.

Scroll through detailed images of the Nike AlphaFly 3 “White/Gridiron/Pure Platinum” below and visit our Sneaker Release Dates page to preview more upcoming Nike Running shoes.

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Mens Nike ZoomX AlphaFly 3

SKU: FD8311-101

RETAIL PRICE: $285

RELEASE DATE: 2025

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Andrew Rizzo, Junior Editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.