Nike Zoom Rival XC 7 Cross-Country

Neutral · Road · Medium

Nike Zoom Rival XC 7 Cross-Country

/ 5

Good

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

Good (73/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 44% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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73/100
Overall

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

Good (73/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 44% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

73

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Lightweight mesh upper breathes well during hard cross-country efforts.
  • Neutral race spike built for grass and dirt courses.

Cons

  • Underfoot cushioning feels thin compared with other cross-country spikes.
  • Spike plate and upper may wear out faster than rivals.
  • Underfoot feel and fit lag similar spikes over longer races.

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Nike Zoom Rival XC 7 Cross-Country
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Shoe properties
Type
Running shoe
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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8.5 oz M
Stack
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40/35mm
Drop
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7mm
5mm
Release
2026 Newest
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MSRP
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$149.99
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Ratings
Overall
Average (44%)
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Exceptional (>99%)
Comfort
Bottom tier (21%)
Exceptional (99%)
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Cushioning
Bottom tier (16%)
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Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Below average (22%)
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Good (80%)
Appearance
Good (73%)
Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Very good (84%)
Value
Bottom tier (20%)
Very good (87%) Best value
Good (77%)
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