The end of the year marks Ekiden Season, highlighted by thousands of high school, university, and pro teams competing in intranational road-racing relays. The country’s most-watched annual sporting event starts in October and lasts through the new year. Ekidens are popular in Japan and have since become widespread worldwide.
For the event, Nike will release a special Air ZoomX AlphaFly NEXT%. This pair comes dressed in an Amarillo, Magma Orange, Healing Orange, and Black color combination. Furthermore, the pair has special elements paying tribute to the even on the insoles and heel pull tabs.
Below, you can check out more images of the Nike Air ZoomX AlphaFly NEXT% ‘Ekiden’ which will give you a closer look. Currently, this pair is available in Japan. A stateside drop on Nike.com has yet to be announced.
Color: Amarillo/Magma Orange-Healing Orange-Black
Release Date: 2021
Style Code: DO2407-728
Price: $275