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Zoom Matumbo 2

Zoom Matumbo 2
Neutral · Road
Excellent (94/100)

Shoe details

Weight
3.8 oz
Release
2016
MSRP
$120

Ratings & Reviews

Excellent (94/100)

Better than about 91% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 91% of shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

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The darker band shows the central score range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Excellent (94/100)

Overall ranking

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Excellent (94/100)

Rank

Ranks above 91% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Exceptional (99/100)

Appearance ranking

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Exceptional (99/100)

Rank

Ranks above 99% of shoes

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Comfort

Excellent (93/100)

Comfort ranking

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Excellent (93/100)

Rank

Ranks above 90% of shoes

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Value

Good (78/100)

Value ranking

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Good (78/100)

Rank

Ranks above 56% of shoes

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Durability

Below average (63/100)

Durability ranking

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Below average (63/100)

Rank

Ranks above 13% of shoes

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Cushioning

Below average (62/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Below average (62/100)

Rank

Ranks above 11% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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80%

4/5

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Better than 91% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Excellent (94/100)

Racing Shoes

Better than 79% of 256 racing shoes ranked.

79%

Nike

Better than 93% of 418 Nike shoes ranked.

93%

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Nike Zoom Matumbo 2
Nike Zoom Matumbo 3
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
Zoom Matumbo 2
Zoom Matumbo 3
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Best appearance
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Racing
Supershoe
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
3.8 oz M
3.8 oz M
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Stack
—
—
—
Drop
—
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7mm
Release
2016
2017
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$120 Lower MSRP
$125
$200
Best price
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$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Excellent (91%)
Average (60%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (90%)
Average (57%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (11%)
Bottom tier (6%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (13%)
Bottom tier (2%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Exceptional (98%)
Excellent (96%)
Value
Average (56%)
Bottom tier (6%)
Very good (86%) Best value
Specific shoe

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Reader Ratings

4 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–4 of 4 written reviews

Racing Spike

Anonymous runner · Feb 8, 2018

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

Terrific spike

fanta monster · Feb 7, 2018

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

Long Event Spike

PrimalCabbage · Feb 6, 2018

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

Nike Matumbo 2

jakethesnakexc · Jan 31, 2018

5/5

Overall

Best racing spike ever, very comfy however the durability is horrible and breaks down easy.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
2/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5