Nike ZoomX Dragonfly XC

Name: Nike ZoomX Dragonfly XC
Brand: Nike
Rating: 4.5 (6 reviews)

Track spike · Neutral · Road · 6.2 oz

Variants of this shoe

Dragonfly Xc Cross-Country Spikes Edition

Some shoes have multiple versions of what is essentially the same shoe, with variations in style or materials. We try to group these together. Retailers sometimes list a version number wrong, and our system can treat those mislabeled names as variants.

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike ZoomX Dragonfly Spikes replaced it

How it ranks

The Nike ZoomX Dragonfly XC is one of the strongest track spikes in our data. Looks and value are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating is based on 17 runner reviews and 3 other rated shoes in the Dragonfly product line.

Excellent

Overall

Excellent 94

Appearance

Exceptional 98

Value

Very good 92

Comfort

Very good 91

Durability

Very good 90

Cushioning

Good 85

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

83 Moderate

Moderate 83

External retailer ratings

We break apart ratings from mass-market retailers and specialty running shops since they serve different audiences.

The middle of the bar marks the typical shoe at each type of retailer. The dot shows where this shoe ranks in comparison.

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The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.

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What runners say

“They feel close to the ground yet deliver a surprising amount of cushioning to handle rocks and roots.”

5/5 Full review 5 mpw training for 5K and 10K

“Performs super well and is very responsive.”

5/5 Full review 3 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Zoom Victory 5 XC Spikes

“The bottom of the shoe lost significant traction throughout the season.”

5/5 Full review 3 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Zoom Victory 5 XC Spikes

“They don't fit my feet well. The upper tension is not even across the shoe no matter the lacing strategy I used.”

2/5 Full review 4 mpw training for middle distance came from the adidas adizero Avanti Spikes

“The top of one of them got spikes and ripped easily.”

5/5 Full review 3 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Zoom Victory 5 XC Spikes

“Super snappy, great energy return.”

5/5 Full review 5 mpw training for 5K and 10K

“Fairly comfortable for a spike as well.”

5/5 Full review 5 mpw training for 5K and 10K

“Sizing up and down did not help this problem.”

2/5 Full review 4 mpw training for middle distance came from the adidas adizero Avanti Spikes

Prefer this shoe over another

50% 2/4

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

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.

ZoomX Dragonfly XC rates 94. This shoe has moderate confidence. See how we rate shoes.

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.

Rating

40 60 80 100

97 2024 99 2023 94 2023 87 2025

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

Dragonfly 2 Elite

2025 · 13 reviews

87 Good

80 Confidence
ZoomX Dragonfly XC This shoe

2023 · 17 reviews

94 Excellent

83 Confidence
ZoomX Dragonfly Spikes

2023 · 32 reviews

99 Exceptional

93 Confidence
Dragonfly 2

2024 · 7 reviews

97 Exceptional

71 Confidence

Runner Ratings

17 ratings

5/5 12

4/5 3

3/5 1

2/5 1

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 6.2 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 6.2 oz · Women's 6.2 oz
Release: 2023 Q2
MSRP: $170

Runner reviews

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Worng foot shape/last

2/5

Overall

They look like great shoes. I got them becuse of all of the hype. Unfortunatly I find them very uncomfortable as they dont fit my feet well. The upper tension is not even accross the shoe no matter the lacing strategy I used. Maybe my feet are too wide at the fore foot, however I find that unlikely as I haven't had this issue in many other 'narrow' shoes. Sizing up and down did not help this problem.

Anonymous runner · Apr 8, 2025

4 mpw training for middle distance came from the adidas adizero Avanti Spikes

Comfort: 1/5
Cushioning: 2/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 2/5
Value: 4/5

5/5

Overall

Great shoe. Would love a free pair

Anonymous runner · Jul 25, 2024

5 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike ZoomX Dragonfly Spikes

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Best Cross-Country Spike I've ever had

5/5

Overall

It's kinda pricey for a spike but it performs super well and is very responsive. Although the durability surprisingly isn't great, the bottom of the shoe lost significant traction throughout the season, and the top of one of them got spikes and ripped easily.

AXEX · Dec 7, 2023

3 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Zoom Victory 5 XC Spikes

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 3/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 4/5

Very fast racing spike for chasing PRs

5/5

Overall

Bought these for the XC season and they did not disappoint. Super snappy, great energy return. They feel close to the ground yet deliver a surprising amount of cushioning to handle rocks and roots. Fairy confortable for a spike as well.

Anonymous runner · Sep 18, 2023

5 mpw training for 5K and 10K

Comfort: 3/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 4/5

5/5

Overall

Jean Luc Aplogan · Aug 1, 2023

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

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