Nike Dragonfly
Every version of the Dragonfly we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Dragonfly scores above 98% of the lines we track.
Nike Dragonfly vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the Dragonfly in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Dragonfly, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Nike Dragonfly 2 Elite In stock | 2025 | — | — | 92 | -1 | 2 | $200 MSRP |
| Nike ZoomX Dragonfly 2 Elite Spikes | 2024 | — | — | 93 | -5 | 2 | — |
| Nike ZoomX Dragonfly 2 Spikes | 2024 | — | — | 98 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Nike Dragonfly 2 In stock | 2024 | — | — | 98 | -2 | 1 | $170 MSRP |
| Nike ZoomX Dragonfly Spikes | 2023 | 4.7 oz | — | 99 | +1 | 13 | $150 MSRP |
| Nike ZoomX Dragonfly XC | 2023 | 6.2 oz | — | 98 | — | 6 | $170 MSRP |
6 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Nike
Dragonfly 2 Elite92 Very good Very good · 6 reviews · Confidence 69/100
2025 · Spikes · Neutral
Durability is the highest-rated dimension across six reviewers, at 4.7 out of 5.
Durability 96Overall92Appearance98Durability96Value93Comfort89Cushioning86Confidence69Pros
Durability is the highest-rated dimension across six reviewers, at 4.7 out of 5.
One of six reviewers calls it the best shoe they have run in.
Every one of the six Dragonfly versions reviewed here scores 92 or better.
Cons
Value draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 4.2 out of 5, and one reviewer calls the $200 spike expensive.
The two Elite versions score 92 and 94, the lowest in the Dragonfly line.
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ZoomX Dragonfly 2 Elite Spikes93 Excellent Excellent · 7 reviews · Confidence 79/100
2024 · Spikes · Neutral
Durability averages 4.6 out of 5, the joint-strongest dimension here.
Durability 95Overall93Appearance99Durability95Value91Comfort88Cushioning84Confidence79Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Durability averages 4.6 out of 5, the joint-strongest dimension here.
One reviewer calls it among the best they have raced in on track and cross country.
Every Dragonfly in the line scores 92 or above.
Cons
Value is the lowest-rated dimension at 4.0 out of 5, with cushioning next at 4.3.
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ZoomX Dragonfly 2 Spikes98 Exceptional Exceptional · 4 reviews · Confidence 88/100
2024 · Spikes · Neutral
All four reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall.
Durability 91Overall98Appearance99Value98Comfort97Cushioning91Durability91Confidence88Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
All four reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall.
One of the four says the foam takes the harshness out of the track feel.
Every Dragonfly in the line scores 92 or above.
Cons
One of four reviewers so far has poor heel lockdown and Achilles rubbing, and suggests sizing down half a size.
The same reviewer has the glued-in insole lift at the front and wants a stiffer plate.
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Dragonfly 298 Exceptional Exceptional · 3 reviews · Confidence 87/100
v2 (2024) · Spikes · Neutral
Reviewers rate comfort highly and call it a standout distance spike.
Durability 91Overall98Appearance99Value96Comfort96Durability91Cushioning88Confidence87Pros
Reviewers rate comfort highly and call it a standout distance spike.
Comes from a Dragonfly spike line that has rated consistently well.
Cons
One of three reviewers so far calls it pricey, and at $170 it lists above most spikes.
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ZoomX Dragonfly Spikes99 Exceptional Exceptional · 32 reviews · Confidence 100/100
2023 · Spikes · Neutral · 4.7 oz
Reviewers find it more cushioned and comfortable than typical racing spikes.
Durability 93MSRP $150
Overall99Appearance99Value99Comfort97Durability93Cushioning91Confidence100Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers find it more cushioned and comfortable than typical racing spikes.
One reviewer says the legs are fresh enough to double back after a fast 4x800 leg.
One reviewer uses it across everything from the 400 to the 3200.
Cons
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension at 4.1 out of 5, and one reviewer warns against training in it anywhere but grass.
One reviewer finds the forefoot snug and the laces digging into the top of the foot.
Three reviewers call the $150 price steep for a spike.
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ZoomX Dragonfly XC98 Exceptional Exceptional · 17 reviews · Confidence 93/100
2023 · Spikes · Neutral · 6.2 oz
Reviewers describe a snappy, responsive ride with strong energy return.
Durability 98MSRP $170
Overall98Appearance99Durability98Comfort98Value97Cushioning93Confidence93Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers describe a snappy, responsive ride with strong energy return.
Runners note useful cushioning over rocks and roots despite the low ground feel.
Light at 6.2 oz, and every Dragonfly version reviewed here scores 92 or better.
Cons
One reviewer lost significant traction through a season and calls the $170 price steep for a spike.
One reviewer finds the upper tension uneven and the fit uncomfortable.