Nike Zoom Matumbo 2

Name: Nike Zoom Matumbo 2
Brand: Nike

Spikes · Neutral · Road · 3.8 oz

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Zoom Matumbo 3 replaced it

How it ranks

The Nike Zoom Matumbo 2 is one of the strongest track spikes in our data. Looks and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 4 runner reviews and 1 other rated shoe in the Zoom Matumbo product line. Another 8 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.

Excellent

97/100

Overall

Excellent 97

Appearance

Exceptional 98

Comfort

Excellent 93

Value

Decent 80

Cushioning

Below average 65

Durability

Bottom-tier 56

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 will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

78/100

Moderate 78

What runners say

“Very comfy but durability is horrible and breaks down easy”

5/5 Full review 1 mpw came from the Saucony Vendetta 2

“Can close a fast last lap yet feel very comfortable in early race parts”

5/5 Full review 80 mpw training for a half marathon

“Doesn't have as much pop as a Victory would in the 8”

5/5 Full review 75 mpw training for a half marathon

“Terrific spike for 1500m-5000m”

5/5 Full review 80 mpw training for a half marathon

“Shoe fit well and was responsive”

5/5 Full review 75 mpw training for a half marathon

“You definitely will feel fast”

5/5 Full review training for a half marathon came from the Nike Zoom Victory

“Barely get sore from them”

5/5 Full review 80 mpw training for a half marathon

“High quality and lightweight”

5/5 Full review training for a half marathon came from the Nike Zoom Victory

Prefer this shoe over another

80% 4/5

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

Pros

All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5, and one barely gets sore from racing in them.
Runners race it from 1500m to the 10K and in cross country.
At 3.8 oz, light even among racing spikes.

Cons

Durability is the weakest dimension at 3.8 out of 5, and one reviewer calls it horrible.
One reviewer finds it has less pop than a Nike Zoom Victory over 800m.

Zoom Matumbo 2 rates 97. This shoe has moderate certainty. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Nike Zoom Matumbo

Each dot is one version of the Zoom Matumbo, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

40 60 80 100

97 2016 72 2017

Release year

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

Zoom Matumbo 3

2017 · 4 reviews

72 Decent

20 Confidence
Zoom Matumbo 2 This shoe

2016 · 4 reviews

97 Excellent

78 Confidence

Reader Ratings

4 ratings

5/5 4

4/5 0

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 3.8 oz
Release: 2016
MSRP: $120

Runner reviews

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Racing Spike

5/5

Overall

I used this for all my track races and even some xc, so I've had it for everything from the 800 to 10k. Shoe fit well and was responsive. Didn't have as much pop as a victory would in the 8, but that's to be expected. Great shoe.

Anonymous runner · Feb 8, 2018

75 mpw training for a half marathon

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

Terrific spike

5/5

Overall

terrific spike for 1500m-5000m. Definitely recommend this shoe whether you heel strike or midfoot strike. I am able to close a fast last lap in these yet they feel very comfortable in the early parts of the race. barely get sore from them too.

fanta monster · Feb 7, 2018

80 mpw training for a half marathon

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

Long Event Spike

5/5

Overall

A great spike for true distance events, such as the 5k or 10k, but also usable for shorter events. High quality and lightweight. Not particularly aggressive, but you definitely will feel fast. Easily one of the better spikes on the market.

PrimalCabbage · Feb 6, 2018

training for a half marathon came from the Nike Zoom Victory

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

Nike Matumbo 2

5/5

Overall

Best racing spike ever, very comfy however the durability is horrible and breaks down easy.

jakethesnakexc · Jan 31, 2018

1 mpw came from the Saucony Vendetta 2

Comfort: 5/5
Durability: 2/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

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