Head-to-Head
Alphafly 3vsCascadia Elite
The Alphafly 3 and Cascadia Elite are both race shoes built for road running. The Alphafly 3 retails for $285 while the Cascadia Elite comes in at $275 — a $10 difference. The Alphafly 3 is the lighter shoe at 7.0 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Cascadia Elite. In our ratings, the Alphafly 3 edges out the Cascadia Elite — 8.9/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $285 | $275✓ | |
| Weight | 7.0 oz✓ | 9.7 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
