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Nike ZoomX Dragonfly XC

Spikes · Neutral · Road · 6.2 oz

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 durability are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 17 runner reviews and 5 other rated shoes in the Dragonfly product line.

Nike ZoomX Dragonfly XC

of 5

Exceptional

98/100
Overall
98
Appearance
99
Comfort
98
Durability
98
Value
97
Cushioning
93
Confidence

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

93/100

93

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
“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
“Super snappy, great energy return.”
5/5 Full review 5 mpw training for 5K and 10K
“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
“Fairly comfortable for a spike as well.”
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
“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

Where to buy

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

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.

Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

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Better Shoes Rating

ZoomX Dragonfly XC rates 98. This shoe has 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

Release year

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Reader 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
Release
2023 Q2
MSRP
$170

Runner reviews

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Reader review

5/5

Overall

Anonymous runner · Jul 30, 2023

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

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Compared to other shoes

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Shoe properties
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Weight
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Exceptional (98) Best overall
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Comfort
Exceptional (98) Best comfort
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Cushioning
Excellent (93) Best cushioning
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Durability
Exceptional (98) Best durability
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Appearance
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Value
Exceptional (97) Best value
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