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Zoom Matumbo 2

Zoom Matumbo 2
Neutral · Road
Excellent (94/100)

Shoe details

Weight
3.8 oz
Release
2016
MSRP
$120

Ratings & Reviews

Excellent (94/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 91% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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The darker band shows the central rating range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Excellent (94/100)

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (94/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 91% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Appearance

Exceptional (99/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (99/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 99% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Excellent (93/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (93/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 90% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Value

Good (79/100)

Value rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Good (79/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 59% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Durability

Average (63/100)

Durability rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Average (63/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 13% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Average (62/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (62/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 12% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

80%

4/5

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 91% of 2,617 running shoes.

Excellent

Racing Shoes

Scores better than 81% of 256 racing shoes.

81%

Nike

Scores better than 93% of 443 Nike shoes.

93%

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Nike Zoom Matumbo 2
Nike Zoom Matumbo 3
HOKA Mach X 2
Zoom Matumbo 2
Zoom Matumbo 3
Mach X 2
Current shoe
Best appearance
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Racing
Racing
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
3.8 oz M
3.8 oz M
9.4 oz M
Stack
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Drop
—
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Release
2016
2017
2024 Q3 Newest
MSRP
$120 Lower MSRP
$125
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Best price
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$189.99
Ratings
Overall
Excellent (91%)
Average (59%)
Exceptional (98%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (90%)
Average (57%)
Exceptional (98%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (12%)
Bottom tier (6%)
Exceptional (97%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (13%)
Bottom tier (2%)
Very good (85%) Best durability
Appearance
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Exceptional (98%)
Good (80%)
Value
Average (59%)
Bottom tier (6%)
Good (71%) Best value
Specific shoe

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Reader Ratings

4 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–4 of 4 written reviews

Racing Spike

Anonymous runner · Feb 8, 2018

5/5

Overall

I used this for all my track races and even some xc, so I've had it for everything from the 800 to 10k. Shoe fit well and was responsive. Didn't have as much pop as a victory would in the 8, but that's to be expected. Great shoe.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Terrific spike

fanta monster · Feb 7, 2018

5/5

Overall

terrific spike for 1500m-5000m. Definitely recommend this shoe whether you heel strike or midfoot strike. I am able to close a fast last lap in these yet they feel very comfortable in the early parts of the race. barely get sore from them too.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Long Event Spike

PrimalCabbage · Feb 6, 2018

5/5

Overall

A great spike for true distance events, such as the 5k or 10k, but also usable for shorter events. High quality and lightweight. Not particularly aggressive, but you definitely will feel fast. Easily one of the better spikes on the market.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Nike Matumbo 2

jakethesnakexc · Jan 31, 2018

5/5

Overall

Best racing spike ever, very comfy however the durability is horrible and breaks down easy.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
2/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5