SUPER FAST!
5/5
Overall
Best MD spike out their.
Anonymous runner · Dec 17, 2023
3 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike Zoom Mamba 6 Spikes
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Nike Air Zoom Victory Spikes
Track spike · Neutral · Road · 4.6 oz
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.
What runners say
“The upper is almost like fishing net and is so thin it lacks the security and lockdown to hold my foot steady to the spike around any curvature at high speeds.”
“They aren't durable; I ran through 3 pairs from November to July.”
“Size down half a size (if you are US 10.5, take US 10) for normal fit.”
“Going around turns in the 800m they almost felt as though my foot was sliding out.”
“Really fast on the straights but unstable when cornering.”
“Provides a quick, bungie-like ride, making you stay on your toes and push for a PR.”
“The lack of cushioning is also a higher injury risk; this spike really should not be used for over 1 mile of racing as it begins to pound on your feet and lower legs.”
“After about a season (3 months and 15 track meets), they are starting to fall apart.”
“If you heel or even mid-foot strike, the energy return (due to the plate only being half-length and in the front) simply lacks.”
“The carbon fiber plate helps a lot and feels very energy efficient in a fast 800.”
“Lace holes ended up ripping, making it kinda hard to tie my shoes up.”
“A lot of effort required to maintain stability underfoot while cornering.”
“Two friends have rips in the foam just under the air bag on the bottom of the shoe.”
“I've never felt so aggressive the first couple of steps.”
“Feels very fast and gives a lot more power into your stride.”
“I PR'd by 6 seconds from last year in the 800.”
“A really fast shoe that's fun to run in; it's also very springy.”
“It is so poppy and fun to run in.”
“They are extremely fun and bouncy.”
Prefer this shoe over another
50% 4/8
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- At 4.6 oz it is lighter than the 9.8 oz median for spikes for sale.
- Several reviewers race 800m to 1500m in it and describe a springy, aggressive ride, one crediting the carbon plate for how efficient a fast 800 feels.
- Appearance averages 5 out of 5 across eleven reviews, with value at 4.4.
Cons
- Durability averages 3.3 out of 5, the lowest of its dimensions, and four reviewers report it coming apart within a season, with ripped lace holes or torn foam.
- Two reviewers find it unstable through the turns, one of them blaming the thin upper for the lockdown.
- It lists at $180, and two reviewers find the price hard to justify, one of them also finding the cushioning too thin to race beyond a mile.
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 4.6 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 4.6 oz · Women's 4.6 oz
- Release
- 2023 Q2
- MSRP
- $180
Runner reviews
Best Middle Distance Spike Out There
5/5
Overall
Running in the Air Zoom Victory is the perfect matching of a sprint and distance spike. It is so poppy and fun to run in.
BPG800 · Oct 17, 2023
3 mpw training for middle distance came from the New Balance MD500 v7
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Unstable Spikes (when cornering)
3/5
Overall
Really fast on the straights but unstable af when cornering. A lot of effort required to maintain stability underfoot while cornering. Running form need to be pretty good to handle this spikes.
Durability is quite ass. Also half size down (if you are US10.5, take US10) for normal fit.
NotRadio · Oct 14, 2023
10 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike ZoomX Dragonfly Spikes
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 2/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 3/5
Best Spikes For 800m/1500m
5/5
Overall
I’ve used these spikes for everything from a 400m race to a 3k, and I would set the upper limit at 1500, and wouldn’t recommend them for a 400m unless you are slower than ~0:58, because they aren’t meant for insane speed. The carbon fiber plate helps a lot, and feels very energy efficient in a fast 800.
Anonymous runner · Jul 31, 2023
2 mpw training for middle distance
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 2/5
- Durability
- 2/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Great racing spike
5/5
Overall
great for 800-1600 races a really fast shoe thats fun to run in its also very springy.
Anonymous runner · Jun 9, 2023
5 mpw training for middle distance
- Comfort
- 1/5
- Cushioning
- 1/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
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