Head-to-Head
Ghost 17vsAlphafly 3
The Ghost 17 is a daily trainer shoe while the Alphafly 3 is a race shoe. The Ghost 17 retails for $150 while the Alphafly 3 comes in at $285 — a $135 difference. The Alphafly 3 is the lighter shoe at 7.0 oz versus 10.1 oz for the Ghost 17. In our ratings, the Ghost 17 edges out the Alphafly 3 — 9.1/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $285 | |
| Weight | 10.1 oz | 7.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 36.5 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Bad |
