The fastest, but not the most durable spike
4/5
Overall
Sum dude · Sep 11, 2025
5 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the New Balance XC Seven v3
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Nike ZoomX Dragonfly Spikes
Track spike · Neutral · Road · 4.7 oz
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Dragonfly 2 replaced it
How it ranks
The Nike ZoomX Dragonfly Spikes is one of the strongest track spikes in our data. Looks and value are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating is based on 32 runner reviews and 3 other rated shoes in the Dragonfly product line.
Exceptional
Confidence
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Confidence
93 High
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- Brand rating
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What runners say
“I've run about 30 miles in them and they feel the same”
“Extremely cushioned and comfortable, more so than the air zoom victories”
“The midsole is super responsive and propulsive”
“Foam kinda wears out a bit, so don't train in unless training on grass”
“The amount of cushion is unusual for a spike but it feels great”
“The upper is very breathable and if you wanted to, you could go sockless with this spike”
“They don't absolutely destroy your legs”
“The fit is quite snug in the forefoot which can make this shoe hard to put on without loosening the laces a bit”
“They're relatively expensive but worth it”
“It kind of forces you to run up on your heels”
“The laces do sometimes dig into the top of the foot where I tie them”
“I do not find it aggressive enough for the 1500m”
“Expected durability: 2 or 3 seasons”
“$150 is a little steep”
“Sleek, lightweight, comfortable, and good footing”
Prefer this shoe over another
56% 10/18
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Nike Dragonfly
Each dot is one version of the Dragonfly, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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2025 · 13 reviews
87 Good
80 Confidence
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2023 · 17 reviews
94 Excellent
83 Confidence
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ZoomX Dragonfly Spikes This shoe
2023 · 32 reviews
99 Exceptional
93 Confidence
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2024 · 7 reviews
97 Exceptional
71 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 4.7 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 4.7 oz · Women's 4.7 oz
- Release
- 2023 Q2
- MSRP
- $150
Runner reviews
Best spikes on the market when I had bought them
5/5
Overall
Sleek, lightweight, comfortable, and good footing
Blank1277 · Oct 30, 2024
10 mpw training for 5K and 10K
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
goated
5/5
Overall
foam kinda wears out a bit, so don't train in unless training on grass, apart from that there goated for 800-5000( nike say 10,000 but i havent done a 10,000 in them yet)
there really good for xc as well.
Anonymous runner · Jan 29, 2024
training for 5K and 10K came from the New Balance XC700 v3
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Best spikes
5/5
Overall
I love these, best spikes for cross and track.
Anonymous runner · Dec 7, 2023
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Dec 4, 2023
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
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Nike ZoomX Dragonfly Spikes In Context
More on the Nike Dragonfly
- Nike Dragonfly 2 Elite
- Nike Dragonfly 2 next version
- Nike ZoomX Dragonfly XC previous version
Reviewers Also Ran In
- New Balance XC700 v3 1 runner
- Saucony Kilkenny XC7 1 runner
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