Mens Air Zoom Alphafly Next% FK 2 ‘Ekiden’ – Luminous Green/Crimson Tint

When presented with the question of what they would like to build into their top-tier running silhouette, Nike replied “yes”. The Air Zoom Alphafly Next% 2 has more of everything – more words in the name, more features in the upper, more energy return and more speed!

The distinctive silhouette of the Alphafly comes from the complex, feature-packed midsole tooling. The maximalist midsole houses not only ZoomX foam, but a full-length carbon plate and Zoom Air pods under the forefoot. This triple-threat combo creates a cushioned ride with unrivalled ‘bounce’ allowing you to get the maximum energy return through every stride.

AtomKnit technology – a variation of Flyknit – creates uppers which are feather light by putting material in only the most important areas. Where support is unnecessary the fabric is barely-there, only providing the essential amount of coverage. Strategic padding against the ankle and tongue allow for a fit that doesn’t forget about comfort over long distances.

Light weight, wild looks and fast as hell – it’s the Nike Alphafly Next% 2.

Hakone Ekiden Edition

“Ekiden” (駅伝) is a Japanese word which refers to the unique sport of long-distance relay racing. Ekiden could be roughly translated as ”station to station”. The original meaning of the word is reflected in race rules, where each runner at the end of their run has to pass a sash to the next runner.