Nuestra conclusión

We are happy to report that the Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 offers excellent value for money as an entry-level gym shoe. It delivers the right amount of support and impact protection for a moderate training session which is exactly what most beginner athletes need. And a snazzy Air Max unit as a bonus.

Pros

  • Excellent breathability
  • Decent durability for the price
  • Abundant cushioning for high impact exercises
  • Stable platform for modetare weightlifting
  • Great lateral stability
  • Comfortable padded interiors
  • Visually striking Air Max unit

Contras

  • Heavier than average
  • Can feel platformy, disconnected from the floor
  • Stiff for lunges and planks

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Who should buy

We are certain that the Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 is a great match for the following target audience:

  • gym-goers looking for an affordable training shoe with great value for money
  • beginner athletes who need a versatile trainer for a little bit of everything
  • people who value style and good-looking footwear even in their gym attire

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 review

Who should NOT buy

If you don't really care about Air Max (neither its looks nor function), you can save even more money with the Nike MC Trainer 3. It is an equally well-performing gym shoe.

And if you want a Nike trainer that makes you feel very grounded and nimble, the Nike Flex Control 4 is the way to go. It is very minimal, highly flexible, and light.

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 lab test

Amortiguación

Altura de la suela en la zona del talón

Just like its predecessor, the Alpha Trainer 6 beats records when it comes to platform height.

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 Heel stack

Its heel stack hasn't gotten any lower and still shows a whopping 36.1 mm on our caliper. Not many gym shoes even get to the 30-mm mark!

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 visible max air

This is all thanks to the shoe's massive Air Max unit which creates a very platformy experience. Its bubble also protrudes beyond the heel taking up as much area as it is sensibly possible to create a more stable base.

Resultados de las pruebas
Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 36.1 mm
Media 24.7 mm
En comparación con 40 zapatillas para el gimnasio
Número de zapatillas
13.7 mm
Altura de la suela en la zona del talón
36.2 mm

Altura de la suela en el antepié

The shoe's midsole also proved to be taller than average in the forefoot area.

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 Forefoot stack

With a caliper reading of 25.0 mm, the shoe's forefoot stack is only second to the Nike Air Zoom SuperRep 3.

Does this massive platform offer more cushioning and protection for high-impact exercises? Yes! But it can also make you feel more disconnected from the gym floor.

The shoe also felt like a mixed bag for exercises like rope jumps - supportive on one hand but clunky because of the heel design.

Thus, your personal preference ultimately decides whether the raised midsole of the Alpha Trainer 6 is the right choice for you.

Resultados de las pruebas
Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 25.0 mm
Media 18.4 mm
En comparación con 40 zapatillas para el gimnasio
Número de zapatillas
10.6 mm
Altura de la suela en el antepié
27.7 mm

Drop

Having such a sizable cushioning element in the heel, we were not surprised that the heel-to-toe drop of the Alpha Trainer 6 comes in at 11.1 mm.

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 Drop

Because the average training shoe offset hovers around 6 mm, having this much heel elevation may feel odd at first. But it does offer a boost in heel cushioning and takes some strain off the Achilles when lifting.

The only problem is that deadlifts may feel odd because the Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 puts the foot in a more forward-leaning position.

Resultados de las pruebas
Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 11.1 mm
Media 6.3 mm
En comparación con 40 zapatillas para el gimnasio
Número de zapatillas
1.8 mm
Drop
13.4 mm

Suavidad de la mediasuela

Air Max aside, the Alpha Trainer 6 features a full-length EVA midsole for cushioning. It felt moderately firm on foot but also had a bit of squish for cushioning.

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 Midsole softness

Our Shore A durometer returned 26.4 HA which is an average reading for a training shoe midsole - neither plush nor firm.

And if you have concerns over the visible Air Max unit - we found that there is very little compression to it. It felt nice and stable for lifting moderate weights.

Resultados de las pruebas
Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 26.4 HA
Media 27.7 HA
Utilizamos la media de cuatro pruebas. La foto muestra una de esas pruebas.
En comparación con 40 zapatillas para el gimnasio
Número de zapatillas
17.4 HA
Suavidad de la mediasuela (de blanda a firme)
47.0 HA

Grosor de la plantilla

The primary cushioning of this Nike trainer is topped off with a well-padded insole.

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 Insole thickness

Measuring its thickness in the heel returned 4.5 mm which is slightly thicker than average.

Resultados de las pruebas
Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 4.5 mm
Media 3.9 mm
En comparación con 40 zapatillas para el gimnasio
Número de zapatillas
0.0 mm
Grosor de la plantilla
5.7 mm

Tallaje y ajuste

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Anchura de la parte delantera - zona más ancha

Medium-width feet have nothing to worry about in the Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6. This training shoe offers a predictable D-medium width with no pressure points.

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 fit

Our caliper measured 99.2 mm in the widest area of the shoe's forefoot which is a standard measurement for a men's US size 9 trainer.

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 Toebox width - widest part
Resultados de las pruebas
Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 99.2 mm
Media 100.3 mm
En comparación con 40 zapatillas para el gimnasio
Número de zapatillas
90.4 mm
Anchura de la parte delantera - zona más ancha
108.5 mm

Anchura de la parte delantera - dedo gordo

We are also happy to see a rounded toebox shape on this gym shoe from Nike. Being able to splay toes is essential for keeping balance!

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 Toebox width - big toe

In the area of the big toe, we measured 79.0 mm of forefoot width - also on par with the average.

Resultados de las pruebas
Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 79.0 mm
Media 78.4 mm
En comparación con 33 zapatillas para el gimnasio
Número de zapatillas
65.0 mm
Anchura de la parte delantera - dedo gordo
87.5 mm

Estabilidad

Prueba de estabilidad lateral

Comparing the Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 to its predecessor, we are impressed to see a big step up in lateral stability!

The new iteration received a larger TPU clip around the heel which made the shoe more torsionally rigid and added stiffness to its heel counter.

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 medial support

As a result, the Trainer 6 was now more capable of keeping our feet planted as we reached for heavier weight. However, we still don't recommend the shoe for serious lifting and Crossfit because of its taller platform and compressible Air Max.

Rigidez torsional

The sturdiness of this entry-level gym shoe really impressed us! Based on the resistance it demonstrated in our manual twisting test, we gave it the highest torsional rigidity score of 5 out of 5.

Resultados de las pruebas
Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 5
Media 2.7
En comparación con 40 zapatillas para el gimnasio
Número de zapatillas
1
Rigidez torsional
5

Rigidez del contrafuerte del talón

Our heels also felt safely locked in thanks to the shoe's stiff and substantial heel counter. Manually testing the heel counter, we confidently gave it the highest rigidity score of 5 out of 5!

Paired with foam collar pads, it made sure that our ankles were not going anywhere.

Resultados de las pruebas
Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 5
Media 2.8
En comparación con 40 zapatillas para el gimnasio
Número de zapatillas
1
Rigidez del contrafuerte del talón
5

Anchura de la mediasuela - antepié

Nike also updated the midsole shape of the Alpha Trainer 6, adding a pretty sharp lateral flange for enhanced stability.

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 Midsole width - forefoot

Leaning on it made us feel quite surefooted considering how tippy the shoe's tall platform can get otherwise.

Resultados de las pruebas
Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 111.6 mm
Media 110.5 mm
En comparación con 40 zapatillas para el gimnasio
Número de zapatillas
101.0 mm
Anchura de la mediasuela - antepié
117.9 mm

Anchura de la mediasuela - talón

We also discovered that the shoe's heel got a few millimeters wider reaching 91.1 mm in the widest part.

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 Midsole width - heel

With a broad landing area like that, we felt quite stable squatting, box jumping, and performing one-legged exercises in this Nike trainer.

Resultados de las pruebas
Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 91.1 mm
Media 87.4 mm
En comparación con 40 zapatillas para el gimnasio
Número de zapatillas
76.5 mm
Anchura de la mediasuela - talón
97.4 mm

Flexibilidad

Rigidez

In its product description, Nike mentions that the Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 features flex grooves that help the shoe bend more naturally for lunges. However, our own experience revealed that it is one of the stiffest training shoes we've tested!

Using a force gauge, we found that this Nike trainer requires as much as 30.4N to bend to a 90-degree angle. That is almost 70% more than it takes a gym shoe on average!

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 grip

It felt like we had to negotiate with this shoe when diving into a lunge or a plank. So, if your workout routine involves a lot of foot bending, it makes sense to choose a more forgiving option - the Nike MC Trainer 3 (20.2N) or even the Nike Flex Control 4 (13.6N).

Resultados de las pruebas
Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 30.4N
Media 17.8N
En comparación con 40 zapatillas para el gimnasio
Número de zapatillas
4.3N
Rigidez
37.9N

Peso

Putting the Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 on the scale, we were glad that the number was smaller compared to the previous version.

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 Weight

But even though the Trainer 6 got 0.7 oz (20g) lighter, it is still notably heavier than the average gym shoe at 13.2 oz (373g).

The shoe's substantial Air Max heel seems responsible for the bulk. We noticed that it made this Nike Trainer feel bottom-heavy and held us back during the more agile portion of the workout.

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 flexibility

If a light and number experience is your priority in training footwear, consider the Nike MC Trainer 3 instead.

Resultados de las pruebas
Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 13.16 oz (373g)
Media 10.72 oz (304g)
En comparación con 40 zapatillas para el gimnasio
Número de zapatillas
6.38 oz (181g)
Peso
13.83 oz (392g)

Transpirabilidad

If you are worried about getting hot and sweaty feet, the Alpha Trainer 6 will literally evaporate all your concerns.

Its porous mesh works wonders channeling fresh air in and expelling the heat out of the shoe. As you can see, all the smoke we pumped into the Alpha Trainer escaped straight away.

A close-up microscope shot of the shoe's mesh speaks for itself. Plenty of pores for unobstructed airflow.

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 Breathability microscope test

Happy to see another airy trainer in our lab! Breathability is 5 out of 5.

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 Breathability under microscope

Resultados de las pruebas
Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 5
Media 3.6
En comparación con 40 zapatillas para el gimnasio
Número de zapatillas
1
Transpirabilidad
5

Durabilidad

Durabilidad de la parte delantera

On the downside, a lacy mesh like that cannot promise longevity.

In our standard Dremel test, we apply sandpaper to the top of each shoe's toebox for 12 seconds at 5K RPM speed to assess its wear resistance.

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 Toebox durability test

In the Alpha Trainer 6's case, the top mesh layer was gone completely. The only reason we gave it 3 out of 5 is because the underlayer remained in place.

If rope climbing is part of your regular training routine, this Nike shoe is a no-go. A single climb can leave its mesh upper severely torn.

Resultados de las pruebas
Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 3
Media 2.6
En comparación con 29 zapatillas para el gimnasio
Número de zapatillas
1
Durabilidad de la parte delantera
5

Durabilidad del acolchado del talón

We also expect some premature wear on the shoe's inner lining as it doesn't seem to hold up well to intensive friction.

Only 4 seconds of sandpaper drilling at 5K RPM speed left the fabric pretty bruised and battered.

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 Heel padding durability test
Resultados de las pruebas
Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 3
Media 2.6
En comparación con 27 zapatillas para el gimnasio
Número de zapatillas
1
Durabilidad del acolchado del talón
5

Dureza de la suela

The outsole, on the other hand, showed some promising durability signs, especially for a gym shoe under €110.

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 Outsole hardness

With the help of a Shore C durometer, we found that it is made of a rather firm rubber compound. At 88.5 HC, it is 20% harder than the average training shoe outsole.

Resultados de las pruebas
Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 88.5 HC
Media 82.9 HC
Utilizamos la media de cuatro pruebas. La foto muestra una de esas pruebas.
En comparación con 40 zapatillas para el gimnasio
Número de zapatillas
57.5 HC
Dureza de la suela
94.5 HC

Durabilidad de la suela

The rubber also received a nod of approval from us after a demanding 22-second Dremel test.

Measuring the dent left by sandpaper, our tread gauge returned 1.2 mm which is common for most gym shoes.

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 Outsole durability test

Resultados de las pruebas
Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 1.2 mm
Media 1.1 mm
En comparación con 25 zapatillas para el gimnasio
Número de zapatillas
0.0 mm
Desgaste de la suela
2.0 mm

Grosor de la suela

Finally, as our caliper showed 4.0 mm of outsole thickness in the Alpha Trainer 6, we had no doubt about it - the shoe's rubber outsole would be the last thing to wear out on this Nike trainer.

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 Outsole thickness
Resultados de las pruebas
Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 4.0 mm
Media 3.6 mm
En comparación con 40 zapatillas para el gimnasio
Número de zapatillas
0.0 mm
Grosor de la suela
5.1 mm

Varios

Precio

As a budget-friendly training shoe from Nike, the Alpha Trainer 6 offers great value for money.

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 Price

We found that the shoe provides everything a beginner gym goer needs plus a head-turning visible Air Max unit.

Resultados de las pruebas
Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 $95
En comparación con 40 zapatillas para el gimnasio
Número de zapatillas
€60
Precio
€170

Acolchado de la lengüeta

There is a good deal of padding inside the Alpha Trainer 6. Its tongue, for example, turns out to be thicker than average at 7.3 mm.

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 Tongue padding
Resultados de las pruebas
Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 7.3 mm
Media 5.4 mm
En comparación con 40 zapatillas para el gimnasio
Número de zapatillas
1.0 mm
Acolchado de la lengüeta
10.4 mm

Lengüeta: tipo de refuerzo

There are no gussets on the shoe's tongue so minor shifting is possible during intensive lateral movements.

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 Tongue: gusset type
Resultados de las pruebas
Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 Ninguno

Tirador del talón

A finger loop at the back of the trainer is quite handy for on-and-off.

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 Heel tab
Resultados de las pruebas
Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 Tirador de dedo

Plantilla extraíble

This Nike shoe uses a rather basic insole but it can be easily swapped if you want to enhance the underfoot experience.

Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 6 Removable insole
Resultados de las pruebas
Air Max Alpha Trainer 6