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Race day running shoes: Alphafly, Vaporfly, Adios Pro and Cloudboom

Carbon plate running shoes: the racing revolution

In just a few seasons, racing shoes have transformed the sport of running. By pairing ultra-light, responsive foam with a stiff carbon plate, Nike led the way with the Vaporfly and then the Alphafly, two shoes closely tied to Eliud Kipchoge and fast marathon times. Adidas, On and other brands followed with their own plated models. This race day collection brings together running shoes built for the day that matters, when every second counts, from 10K races to marathons across Europe.

Alphafly 3, Vaporfly 4, Adios Pro 4: the race day edit

The edit features the key models of the moment: the Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next% 3 in Vivid Grape, Blueprint, Olive Aura, Ekiden or Eliud Kipchoge colourways, the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 3 and the new Vaporfly 4 in Bright Crimson, Ghost or Citron Pulse. From Adidas, the Adizero Adios Pro 4 and Adizero Evo SL complete the line-up, alongside the On Cloudboom Max and the more versatile Nike Zoom Fly 6 for training. The collection changes with new releases and available stock.

Marathon racing shoes: cushioning, plate and sizing

Choosing a racing shoe comes down to your pace and your distance. The Alphafly delivers maximum cushioning for the marathon, the Vaporfly is lighter and snappier, and the Adios Pro 4 focuses on propulsion over long distances. These models often have a snug fit, so if you are unsure or have wide feet, go half a size up. Test them on a few faster sessions before race day, and check each product page for the sizes genuinely in stock.

Wearing racing shoes beyond the finish line

With bold colourways and sculpted soles, carbon racing shoes have become real style pieces. An Alphafly or Vaporfly looks right with running shorts and a light tee on a Sunday long run, or with loose joggers and a windbreaker for an unapologetically sporty city look. Graphic colourways such as Ekiden or Premium appeal to runners and collectors alike. Just keep your racing pairs for key sessions and race day to preserve the responsiveness of the foam for longer.

Buy racing shoes at noirfonce.eu

NOIRFONCE has been an official Nike and Adidas retailer since 2015: every racing shoe is new, 100% authentic and checked before dispatch. Delivery across Europe is fast and tracked, payment is secure with instalment options, and you have 14 days to return your order. Order early enough before your marathon to break them in, and explore the full running selection at noirfonce.eu. If you have questions about fit or which model suits your race, our team is happy to help before you order.