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Nike Air Zoom Victory Spikes

Track spike · Neutral · Road · 4.6 oz

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

Nike Air Zoom Victory Spikes

of 5

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.”
4/5 Full review 45 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike ZoomX Dragonfly Spikes
“They aren't durable; I ran through 3 pairs from November to July.”
5/5 Full review training for middle distance
“Size down half a size (if you are US 10.5, take US 10) for normal fit.”
3/5 Full review 10 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike ZoomX Dragonfly Spikes
“Going around turns in the 800m they almost felt as though my foot was sliding out.”
4/5 Full review 45 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike ZoomX Dragonfly Spikes
“Really fast on the straights but unstable when cornering.”
3/5 Full review 10 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike ZoomX Dragonfly Spikes
“Provides a quick, bungie-like ride, making you stay on your toes and push for a PR.”
5/5 Full review 2 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike ZoomX Dragonfly Spikes
“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.”
4/5 Full review 45 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike ZoomX Dragonfly Spikes
“After about a season (3 months and 15 track meets), they are starting to fall apart.”
5/5 Full review 2 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike ZoomX Dragonfly Spikes
“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.”
4/5 Full review 45 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike ZoomX Dragonfly Spikes
“The carbon fiber plate helps a lot and feels very energy efficient in a fast 800.”
5/5 Full review 2 mpw training for middle distance
“Lace holes ended up ripping, making it kinda hard to tie my shoes up.”
5/5 Full review 1 mpw training for middle distance came from the Brooks ELMN8 7
“A lot of effort required to maintain stability underfoot while cornering.”
3/5 Full review 10 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike ZoomX Dragonfly Spikes
“Two friends have rips in the foam just under the air bag on the bottom of the shoe.”
5/5 Full review 1 mpw training for middle distance came from the Brooks ELMN8 7
“I've never felt so aggressive the first couple of steps.”
5/5 Full review training for middle distance
“Feels very fast and gives a lot more power into your stride.”
5/5 Full review 1 mpw training for middle distance came from the Brooks ELMN8 7
“I PR'd by 6 seconds from last year in the 800.”
5/5 Full review training for middle distance
“A really fast shoe that's fun to run in; it's also very springy.”
5/5 Full review 5 mpw training for middle distance
“It is so poppy and fun to run in.”
5/5 Full review 3 mpw training for middle distance came from the New Balance MD500 v7
“They are extremely fun and bouncy.”
4/5 Full review 45 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike ZoomX Dragonfly Spikes

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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.

Runner Ratings

11 ratings
5/5 8
4/5 2
3/5 1
2/5 0
1/5 0

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

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Amazing mid distance spikes

5/5

Overall

I ran the 800, 4x4, and sometimes the mile in these. If you want an aggressive spike, I recommend these. They aren't durable though I ran through 3 pairs from november-july but I've never felt so aggressive the first couple of steps. I Pr'd by 6 seconds from last year in the 800 as well. Low 9/10 

Anonymous runner · Aug 1, 2025

training for middle distance

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

Pr Shoes

5/5

Overall

I used these shoes to go sub 2 in the 800m, these are definitely not trainers. These are PR shoes, providing a quick, bungie-like ride, making you stay on your toes and push for a PR. The only problem is the durability, I've had mine for about a season(3-ish months and about 15 track meets) and they are starting to fall apart but that is to be expected from any spike. Other then that I would definitely recomend, they are a little pricey but with the right sale they are much more affordable ($120 instead of $190). 

Anonymous runner · Nov 14, 2024

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

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

second best spike to the On 10,000m spike for the mile/800.

5/5

Overall

Anonymous runner · Jul 17, 2024

training for middle distance came from the New Balance FuelCell MD-X Spikes

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

Pretty good shoe for racing, could be a bit more durable.

5/5

Overall

Overall, a great shoe for racing. Feels very fast and develops gives a lot more power into your stride. Only problem would be the durability, my Victory's lace holes ended up ripping so its kinda hard to tie my shoes up now. Two of my friends have rips in the foam just under the air bag on the bottom of the shoe. 

Anonymous runner · Jun 14, 2024

1 mpw training for middle distance came from the Brooks ELMN8 7

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

Not Nike's Best

4/5

Overall

As stated, this is a solid shoe in terms of performance, however I find they seriously lack stability, durability, and versatility.

Going around turns in the 800m they almost felt as though my foot was sliding out. The upper is almost like fishing net (google close up) and is so thin it lacks the security and lockdown to hold my foot steady to the spike around any curvature at high speeds. This is extremely problematic given that they are marketed as a 800-1500m spike, meaning they should have nearly unparalleled lockdown for such high speed races.

They are a solid spike if you forefoot strike, but if you heel or even mid-foot strike I highly discourage these spikes as the energy return (due to the plate only being half-length and in the front) simply lacks compared to a spike like the dragonfly. 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.

Finally, the lack of versatility when compared to the Dragonfly simply cannot be overlooked when both products exist. Overall, I still really do enjoy racing in these spikes, they are extremely fun and bouncy, however, I simply cannot get past the price tag when the performance of the shoe is as peppered with shortcomings as glaring as in the Nike Air-Zoom Victory.

Eaton Wright · Jan 18, 2024

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

Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
2/5
Durability
2/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

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97 Exceptional Best overall
88 Good
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93 Excellent Best comfort
71 Decent
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84 Good Best cushioning
74 Decent
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86 Good Best durability
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