Nike ZoomX Dragonfly Spikes

Name: Nike ZoomX Dragonfly Spikes
Brand: Nike
Rating: 4.8 (13 reviews)

Spikes · 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 rests on 32 runner reviews and 5 other rated shoes in the Dragonfly product line.

Exceptional

99/100

Overall

Exceptional 99

Appearance

Exceptional 99

Value

Exceptional 99

Comfort

Exceptional 97

Durability

Excellent 93

Cushioning

Very good 91

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

100/100

Very high 100

What runners say

“I've run about 30 miles in them and they feel the same”

5/5 Full review 60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Zoom Rival D 10

“Extremely cushioned and comfortable, more so than the air zoom victories”

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

“The midsole is super responsive and propulsive”

5/5 Full review 8 mpw training for middle distance came from the Saucony Kilkenny XC7

“Foam kinda wears out a bit, so don't train in unless training on grass”

5/5 Full review training for 5K and 10K came from the New Balance XC700 v3

“The amount of cushion is unusual for a spike but it feels great”

4/5 Full review 1 mpw training for 5K and 10K

“The upper is very breathable and if you wanted to, you could go sockless with this spike”

5/5 Full review 8 mpw training for middle distance came from the Saucony Kilkenny XC7

“They don't absolutely destroy your legs”

5/5 Full review 60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Zoom Rival D 10

“The fit is quite snug in the forefoot which can make this shoe hard to put on without loosening the laces a bit”

5/5 Full review 8 mpw training for middle distance came from the Saucony Kilkenny XC7

“They're relatively expensive but worth it”

5/5 Full review 60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Zoom Rival D 10

“It kind of forces you to run up on your heels”

4/5 Full review 1 mpw training for 5K and 10K

Prefer this shoe over another

56% 10/18

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

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.

ZoomX Dragonfly Spikes rates 99. This shoe has very high certainty. 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

98 2024 99 2023 98 2023 93 2024 98 2024 92 2025

Release year

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

Dragonfly 2 Elite

2025 · 6 reviews

92 Very good

69 Confidence
ZoomX Dragonfly 2 Spikes

2024 · 4 reviews

98 Exceptional

88 Confidence
ZoomX Dragonfly 2 Elite Spikes

2024 · 7 reviews

93 Excellent

79 Confidence
ZoomX Dragonfly XC

2023 · 17 reviews

98 Exceptional

93 Confidence
ZoomX Dragonfly Spikes This shoe

2023 · 32 reviews

99 Exceptional

100 Confidence
Dragonfly 2

2024 · 3 reviews

98 Exceptional

87 Confidence

Reader Ratings

32 ratings

5/5 28

4/5 4

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 4.7 oz
Release: 2023 Q2
MSRP: $150

Runner reviews

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I like it but it need some small inprovements

5/5

Overall

I realt like the Dragonfly for the 3000m but i do not find it aggressive enougth for the 1500m or gruppe enough for the steeplechase

Andreas · Jun 9, 2023

25 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Zoom Rival XC 6 Spikes

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

You’re probably heard this one before

5/5

Overall

Extremely cushioned and comfortable, more so than the air zoom victories. Is it worth $150? Depends, but even so, it seems like they are easier to find on sale now. Also a lot more durable than air zooms - I’ve worn mine since spring 2021 with multiple races each season (including cross country)

WillDaBeast · Jun 8, 2023

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

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

Dragonfly Review - Good Track Spike

5/5

Overall

I'd rate these a 10/10. They're relatively expensive but worth it. There's a reason why you'll see every good (state-level HS / good collegiate) athlete wearing these. I think they've helped me by about 10 seconds in the 3200, 1 in the 800, and 3 in the 1600, and I think they'd do the same for any 4:00-4:20 miler. One underrated feature is that they don't absolutely destroy your legs. You can double after running a fast 4x800 leg and your legs won't feel shot. You also won't run enough in these that they'll wear down since it's a track spike. I've run about 30 miles in them and they feel the same.

Anonymous runner · Dec 1, 2022

60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Zoom Rival D 10

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

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