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Zoom Rival D 8

Zoom Rival D 8
Neutral · Road
Average (65/100)

Shoe details

Weight
6 oz
Release
2016
MSRP
$55

Ratings & Reviews

Average (65/100)

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Overall

Average (65/100)

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Average (65/100)

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Scores better than 17% of shoes

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Value

Very good (84/100)

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Very good (84/100)

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Scores better than 69% of shoes

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Cushioning

Very good (84/100)

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Very good (84/100)

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Scores better than 68% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (76/100)

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Good (76/100)

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Scores better than 47% of shoes

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Comfort

Average (69/100)

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Average (69/100)

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Scores better than 26% of shoes

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Durability

Average (65/100)

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Average (65/100)

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Scores better than 16% of shoes

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Current shoe
Reference shoe
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Daily trainer
Racing
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6 oz M
6 oz M
9.4 oz M
Stack
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Drop
—
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Release
2016
2018 Q1
2024 Q3 Newest
MSRP
$55 Lower MSRP
$65
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Best price
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$189.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (17%)
Bottom tier (17%)
Exceptional (98%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (26%)
Bottom tier (16%)
Exceptional (98%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (68%)
Average (59%)
Exceptional (97%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (16%)
Bottom tier (17%)
Very good (85%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (47%)
Above average (69%)
Good (80%) Best appearance
Value
Above average (69%)
Average (45%)
Good (71%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

2 reader ratings

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Good entry-level spike

KickingitHighSchool · Feb 6, 2018

4/5

Overall

These spikes had a little too much cushioning for my liking, but were great for my first pair. It gave me that feeling of being on my toes and getting that extra grip. Unfortunately, after one season of racing they split.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
2/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Excellent training and entry-level spike

andrewdavid12 · Feb 2, 2018

4/5

Overall

I bought the Rival D 8 because I wanted to train in a set of spikes. They run small, so I have worn them without socks and they have been surprisingly comfortable for that use. They aren't super light--not much lighter than the Nike Zoom Elite 9, simply by hand feel--but they feel fast, provide good traction, and have good support. Their low heel-to-foot drop (as with any spike) pushes more toward a forefoot strike, although the foam in the heel is more than sufficient to accommodate a heel striker. I typically use them at the end of my track session for the last few intervals, and after getting used to them they have worked very well for that. I look forward to using them in an indoor race in about a week.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
5/5