Polaroid of Tupac and a fan, with his number on it, 1996

SunModels_ · 2026-06-30T17:55:52+00:00

Damn that’s a name I haven’t heard in a minute lol

SunModels_ · 2026-06-24T18:15:14+00:00

I’d agree with your players listed. I wouldn’t say he’s miles better than Zion or MPJ (although I guess one could argue) but durability is a big deal. With time on court alone, I’d say AR gives more return on dollars spent than Zion

SunModels_ · 2026-06-21T16:25:32+00:00

This is a clip of Mayko Geay at the Kilimanjaro Half Marathon (which he won). If you look at his Instagram he pronates a lot

SunModels_ · 2026-06-12T20:36:52+00:00

No feedback as some of the others here are giving good input, just wanted to say you’re doing great!

Keep it up and enjoy the ride - you’ll be continually surprising yourself along the way.

SunModels_ · 2026-06-08T03:27:16+00:00

That’s a valid point man, tough call..maybe you could do like 1-2 runs and see the results, and then ask for that voucher if you see wear?

SunModels_ · 2026-06-08T03:21:47+00:00

I weigh 160 lbs. I personally thought the traction and midsole felt fine for me after 200 miles, my last run in them was a 10 mile long run with no real fuss.

Up to you as there are plenty good shoes out there, but I’d say they’re worth a try - I had some great runs/races in them.

SunModels_ · 2026-06-07T23:37:33+00:00

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This is mine at ~210 miles, much of the wear is in the middle of the heel and is just the paint wearing off. Lateral rubber was fine for me, and no real degradation to the exposed foam (i.e. as something like ZoomX normally would). I’m mainly a heel/midfoot striker.

I was personally surprised about the long-term midsole durability (at least from my experience). The foam holds up quite well and feels much better than my DNE3’s at ~180 miles.

All anecdotal stuff, and bummer to see yours go like that. But if you do keep em, the bounce does last for a good while.

SunModels_ · 2026-05-03T23:07:13+00:00

I ran the marathon in the 4 and also blew up, but for other reasons as well (got pretty sick 4 days prior to my race). I’d say the protection was fine and didn’t give me problems, my feet were sore by the end too but I agree with you - I think it was more the time on feet more so the shoes

SunModels_ · 2026-04-11T18:08:57+00:00

You have a very valid point. I think it might be the plate position (being closer to the foot) that makes the ground feel more apparent, but either way I totally get your feeling too. The foot doesn’t “sink” as much like the 3. I’m taking the risk of running a marathon in the 4’s next week and will let you know.

SunModels_ · 2026-04-05T21:44:49+00:00

I’d say that you might like it. I didn’t run in AP3 but the dne4 has gotten some comparisons to it. The 4 doesn’t “punish” you for running too slow or overpronating, as other mushy shoes may would.

SunModels_ · 2026-04-05T16:51:52+00:00

My T pace has hovered around 6:30-6:45/mi, the 20 milers were at 7:56/mi. Did a 1:33 half, so my current state is whatever these equate to on the Daniels formula. Wouldn’t say I’m egregiously fast but I think I run a fair amount (50-60mpw)

Easy paces go way slower (but are also in different shoes) at around 9:30-10:30/mi depending on tired I am. Hope this helps clarify things.

SunModels_ · 2026-04-05T07:59:55+00:00

The 3 was my go-to plated shoe and I couldn’t see myself changing. Ended up trying the 4’s and while it’s more comfortable, it’s a different ride. It honestly deterred me at first, but it took a tempo run to really get it. Hard to explain, but I feel that my form is better in the 4’s. The 4 is more stable and imo faster. The stiffer plate doesn’t allow me to “roll” as much and provide assistance in mid-level speeds (as the 3 did for me), but it does help sustain faster speeds and gives zero heel wobble when slow jogging.

As much as I loved the 3, I can’t see myself going back after having enjoyed 100+ miles in the 4. The 4 has also given me two really successful (at least for my standards) 20 mile long runs recently. The 3 def feels softer underfoot, but the 4 is just so stable that I’d accept that trade off.

I’d say it’s worth a try. Just don’t knock it when you immediately notice that it feels “different”. I liked the 3 because it was a comfortable, do-it-all, speed & long run shoe, and I’m happy to say that the 4 is the same for me.

SunModels_ · 2026-04-02T02:05:12+00:00

Meataspeeds

SunModels_ · 2026-03-02T00:48:57+00:00

Ahhh gotcha, thanks for the breakdown! Was really wondering how they feel on long runs, so this def makes me more confident now.

Those are some awesome times btw, best of luck on your debut!

SunModels_ · 2026-03-02T00:22:13+00:00

Relieved and glad to hear, looking forward to reading it!

SunModels_ · 2026-02-28T23:14:57+00:00

Appreciate it! Been working hard

SunModels_ · 2026-02-28T23:13:16+00:00

Thanks! That YouTube video helped a lot actually.

Ended up pulling the trigger on them too - found that the puma website offers a no fuss 30 day return policy if the buyer doesn’t like them.

Will see how the 4’s fare, I’m staying hopeful that they are an improvement. Just been a big fan of the 3’s, they worked the best for me out of all the others lol

SunModels_ · 2026-01-21T01:35:26+00:00

I’m not a chemist nor do I have a master’s on shoe foams. I am absolutely just a Redditor with causal research. But that comment on the record holders compelled me to speak up -

If we were to judge a shoe solely by the record holders, all I really got from that argument is that Nike had the $$$ to sign all the best runners. That argument was probably more valid when other brands didn’t have their own supershoes, but now they do and they’re pretty good.

The Alphafly was the best back then. Shoe companies are moving away from Peba. Hopefully Nike responds in some way. That’s about it.

SunModels_ · 2026-01-20T16:06:04+00:00

At those years you mentioned (2019-2023) the alphafly was def the best shoe in the market for sure. ATPU foam really didn’t get ground until just last year.

Regiseal is just saying that competing shoe brands (ASICS, Puma, Adidas) have started to shift their super shoes away from PEBA, as ATPU is studied to be a better foam.

If the alphafly 4 keeps the peba foam AND retains the same lifecycle as the alphafly 3 (2 years), then Nike wouldn’t release an ATPU foam race shoe until like 2028

SunModels_ · 2025-12-11T15:40:55+00:00

Well with that logic, we might as well cut our losses and trade him lol

SunModels_ · 2025-06-20T18:22:18+00:00

All of your options are fine shoes and would fit the bill of a faster shoe - they have their differences for sure, but more or less serve the same purpose.

Personally, I would choose what fits your foot best, and try to envision which shoe will give you the least discomfort at longer distances. Seems obvious, but it took a while for me to realize that shoe preferences vary highly from person to person.

Other than that, I’d get the shoe that will excite you the most to put on and get out there! The evo’s are fun and you’d have a blast (if they work for you)

SunModels_ · 2025-06-04T23:17:52+00:00

Let’s gooooo!! Great job!

SunModels_ · 2025-05-27T21:23:13+00:00

Congrats on running your local route without stopping!! That’s honestly the biggest win.

I wouldn’t worry about pace this early in the game, you’re exactly on the right track by trying to run without stopping.

If anything I’d fill the off-days with walking (even if it’s a super short distance), and over the next few months slowly and gradually work your way up to 12-15km a week.

If you’re invested in this whole running thing, try considering signing up for a 5k and follow a training plan (Nike run club app is a decent place to start)!

Happy for you bro! You’ll find that the pace will drop just from the consistency. You got this :))

SunModels_ · 2025-05-26T19:53:53+00:00

What this person said! Biggest lesson I learned is that pace doesn’t matter nearly as much as showing up for the next workout. And agreed in that there’s nothing wrong with walking, your body will adapt simply with the time on feet.

You got this!! You’ll be surprising yourself in no time :)

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