Head-to-Head
Alphafly 3vsVomero 18
The Alphafly 3 is a race shoe while the Vomero 18 is a daily trainer shoe. The Alphafly 3 retails for $285 while the Vomero 18 comes in at $150 — a $135 difference. The Alphafly 3 is the lighter shoe at 7.0 oz versus 11.5 oz for the Vomero 18. Both score 8.9/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $285 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 7.0 oz✓ | 11.5 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Bad | Decent✓ |
