Thousands of runners anxiously sat at their computers waiting for Alphafly o’clock on Thursday (Jan. 4). However, most would be disappointed to find that before they even had a chance to add a pair to their cart, the super shoes would be sold out.
It was like a digital stampede for footwear, where 60 seconds felt like a lifetime, and runners found themselves in a whirlwind of emotions.
Chaos across social media soon followed, and Nike had sent the running world into a frenzy.
We’re about to dive into the unexpected stages of Alphafly grief, as told by the candid, unfiltered reactions that flooded the internet. Spoiler alert: It’s a wild ride, complete with emojis, expletives, and a lot of digital mayhem.
So, grab a seat and prepare to witness the aftermath of the most elusive shoe drop of the century. Welcome to “The Alphafly Meltdown,” where the internet loses its cool, one pair of super shoes at a time.
Stage One: Denial
Stage one of the five stages of grief involves disbelief and shock. As runners across the world struggle to accept this situation, they use denial as a defense mechanism.
Stage Two: Anger
Stage two is anger. It seems like this is where most Alphafly hopefuls are right now, as many express their frustration and resentment towards Nike.
Stage Three: Bargaining
By the looks of things, the original retail price of the Alphafly 3s was a bargain, now that resellers are listing them for hundreds above the original price.
Stage Four: Depression
More and more runners are beginning to express a deep sadness as they begin to realize they must wait for the next Alphafly drop, which could be months from now.
Stage Five: Acceptance
Some people have accepted that it was not their fate to secure a pair of the coveted super shoes. Others are completely unbothered because they were able to get themselves a pair…or three.
So, what stage of grief do you find yourself in? Or were you one of the lucky few to secure a pair of the shoes that broke the internet?
