Racing · Neutral · Road · 4.6 oz
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How it ranks
Of 6 runners who came to it from another shoe, 4 preferred it to what they ran before.
Based on 10 runner reviews.
“The upper is almost like fishing net and is so thin it lacks the security and lockdown to hold my foot steady to the spike around any curvature at high speeds.”
“Going around turns in the 800m they almost felt as though my foot was sliding out.”
“Size down half a size (if you are US 10.5, take US 10) for normal fit.”
“The lack of cushioning is also a higher injury risk; this spike really should not be used for over 1 mile of racing as it begins to pound on your feet and lower legs.”
“They aren't durable; I ran through 3 pairs from November to July.”
“Provides a quick, bungie-like ride, making you stay on your toes and push for a PR.”
“Really fast on the straights but unstable when cornering.”
“After about a season (3 months and 15 track meets), they are starting to fall apart.”
“If you heel or even mid-foot strike, the energy return (due to the plate only being half-length and in the front) simply lacks.”
“The carbon fiber plate helps a lot and feels very energy efficient in a fast 800.”
Prefer this shoe over another
50% 4/8
Anonymous runner · Aug 1, 2025
5/5
Overall
I ran the 800, 4x4, and sometimes the mile in these. If you want an aggressive spike, I recommend these. They aren't durable though I ran through 3 pairs from november-july but I've never felt so aggressive the first couple of steps. I Pr'd by 6 seconds from last year in the 800 as well. Low 9/10
Anonymous runner · Nov 14, 2024
5/5
Overall
I used these shoes to go sub 2 in the 800m, these are definitely not trainers. These are PR shoes, providing a quick, bungie-like ride, making you stay on your toes and push for a PR. The only problem is the durability, I've had mine for about a season(3-ish months and about 15 track meets) and they are starting to fall apart but that is to be expected from any spike. Other then that I would definitely recomend, they are a little pricey but with the right sale they are much more affordable ($120 instead of $190).
Anonymous runner · Jul 17, 2024
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jun 14, 2024
5/5
Overall
Overall, a great shoe for racing. Feels very fast and develops gives a lot more power into your stride. Only problem would be the durability, my Victory's lace holes ended up ripping so its kinda hard to tie my shoes up now. Two of my friends have rips in the foam just under the air bag on the bottom of the shoe.
Eaton Wright · Jan 18, 2024
4/5
Overall
As stated, this is a solid shoe in terms of performance, however I find they seriously lack stability, durability, and versatility.
Going around turns in the 800m they almost felt as though my foot was sliding out. The upper is almost like fishing net (google close up) and is so thin it lacks the security and lockdown to hold my foot steady to the spike around any curvature at high speeds. This is extremely problematic given that they are marketed as a 800-1500m spike, meaning they should have nearly unparalleled lockdown for such high speed races.
They are a solid spike if you forefoot strike, but if you heel or even mid-foot strike I highly discourage these spikes as the energy return (due to the plate only being half-length and in the front) simply lacks compared to a spike like the dragonfly. The lack of cushioning is also a higher injury risk, this spike really should not be used for over 1 mile of racing as it begins to pound on your feet and lower legs.
Finally, the lack of versatility when compared to the Dragonfly simply cannot be overlooked when both products exist. Overall, I still really do enjoy racing in these spikes, they are extremely fun and bouncy, however, I simply cannot get past the price tag when the performance of the shoe is as peppered with shortcomings as glaring as in the Nike Air-Zoom Victory.
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