Nike Dragonfly
Every version of the Dragonfly we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the Dragonfly rates 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 | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Nike Dragonfly 2 Elite In stock | 2025 | 4.6 oz (men's) | 20/16mm stack · 4mm drop | 87 | -11 | 4 | $111 |
| Nike Dragonfly 2 In stock | 2024 | 4.6 oz | — | 97 | -2 | 4 | $110 |
| Nike ZoomX Dragonfly Spikes | 2023 | 4.7 oz | — | 99 | +6 | 13 | $150 MSRP |
| Nike ZoomX Dragonfly XC | 2023 | 6.2 oz | — | 94 | — | 6 | $170 MSRP |
4 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Nike
Dragonfly 2 Elite87 87 Good Good Good 13 reviews Confidence 80
2025 · Track spike · Stability · 4.6 oz (men's) · 20mm stack · 4mm drop
It is much lighter than the typical spike for sale.
Durability 90Overall87Appearance98Durability90Value85Comfort81Cushioning77Confidence80Pros
It is much lighter than the typical spike for sale.
Our ratings put its looks among the best of any spike for sale.
Cons
It costs much more than the typical spike for sale.
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Nike
Dragonfly 297 97 Exceptional Exceptional Exceptional 7 reviews Confidence 71
v2 (2024) · Track spike · Stability · 4.6 oz
It is much lighter than the typical spike for sale.
Durability 86Overall97Appearance98Value95Comfort93Durability86Cushioning84Confidence71Pros
It is much lighter than the typical spike for sale.
Our ratings put its comfort among the best of any track spike on sale.
Our ratings put its looks among the best of any track spike on sale.
Cons
It costs much more than the typical spike for sale.
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Nike
ZoomX Dragonfly Spikes99 99 Exceptional Exceptional Exceptional 32 reviews Confidence 93
2023 · Track spike · Neutral · 4.7 oz
Reviewers find it more cushioned and comfortable than typical racing spikes.
Durability 88MSRP $150
Overall99Appearance99Value99Comfort92Durability88Cushioning84Confidence93Buy 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 XC94 94 Excellent Excellent Excellent 17 reviews Confidence 83
2023 · Track spike · Neutral · 6.2 oz
Reviewers describe a snappy, responsive ride with strong energy return.
Durability 90MSRP $170
Overall94Appearance98Value92Comfort91Durability90Cushioning85Confidence83Buy 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.
