Hi Tim , interesting to watch this , it’s a few years old now tho. I need a new pair of XC spikes tough , would you recommend the latest version of these or has there been recent changes in tech for XC spikes , like road shoes / track spikes etc. thanks.
You certainly could do although would need to use 5 or 6 mm pins rather than 9 mm or longer ones usually used on XC courses. That said if you only want spikes for sprints on a track then a more specialist track sprint spike might be better. From Nike that could be the Zoom Rival at the budget end or the Air Zoom Maxfly at the top end.
@@TimGrose Hate to bother, but would you happen to have any recommendations on mid-long distance spikes? Preferably something that is more reasonably priced between let’s say- 115-80$?
@@Jonathan-z5s I would have to recommend the Nike Dragonfly spikes. I have seen quite a few deals on them of late at least in the UK where I am. I can even see my size UK 13 for £90 on Nike UK right now.
Hi! Here in california you are not allowed to wear spikes for cross country. If I take off the spikes of these shoes, will it be the exact same as a flat because there is a flat verision of this spike called the nike zoom victory waffle 5? Thank you
Oh really. Is that because the courses are quite firm and you don’t really need them. Would be almost impossible to run some XC courses in a UK winter without spikes. I saw that there is a spikeless version. I would get that if you can if can’t use spikes as probably would be a bit more comfortable under foot but you probably would be OK using these without spikes. Something like the Nike Streak LT4 might be another one to consider. That would be good for firm grass courses.
Hi Tim , interesting to watch this , it’s a few years old now tho. I need a new pair of XC spikes tough , would you recommend the latest version of these or has there been recent changes in tech for XC spikes , like road shoes / track spikes etc. thanks.
I watched this one again myself recently. At least I have got a little better I like to think at making videos LOL. AFAIK these are still the top of the range XC spike but can be rather difficult to find to buy at the moment. If we had bone dry golf course like XC courses like they often do in the USA I think I would wear my Dragonflys. I have heard of quite a few runners using them here but of course got to be prepared to essentially trash them. These Zoom Victory 5 ones don't have any "nice" foams but they are very light and the Vaporweave upper helps to shed water. In a typical muddy British XC think they would be the best option as you don't need much under your foot through soft mud and the like. The Nike Rival XC is more readily available at the moment and somewhat cheaper. Imagine it is just a little heavier although spikes are minimalist whatever. I know Andy @TheFODRunner was getting a pair as we were discussing what he should get.
@@TimGrose thanks for this Tim , I’ve seen Dragon flys around and indeed saw a few at Parliament Hill yesterday where conditions were pretty benign despite the recent rain. This area is ripe for some tech development I’d say. Are there any hard core trail / studded shoes that have foam / carbon plate do you know ?
@@andybowen3459 Not really an area of great interest for me but there is the Saucony Endorphin Edge and Nike are bringing out the Ultrafly sometime soon. XC spikes very niche market and as mentioned hard to think on a dry fast course anything would be better than the Dragonfly by that much anyway.
Hi Tim , interesting to watch this , it’s a few years old now tho. I need a new pair of XC spikes tough , would you recommend the latest version of these or has there been recent changes in tech for XC spikes , like road shoes / track spikes etc. thanks.
Seems like a duplicate comment so please refer to my reply to your other one.
im planning on getting these spikes but i've heard that the upper isn't that durable. I'm just wondering if the upper is or isn't durable.
Mr. BosLafy Well have only worn them in 2 XC races so far and are OK. Same material as used in the NEXT% and that has also been fine.
Hey tim. Am I able to use these for track, as in 100 meter or 400 meter races. If not do you recemond any other ones
You certainly could do although would need to use 5 or 6 mm pins rather than 9 mm or longer ones usually used on XC courses. That said if you only want spikes for sprints on a track then a more specialist track sprint spike might be better. From Nike that could be the Zoom Rival at the budget end or the Air Zoom Maxfly at the top end.
Are these a viable option to use as track spikes?
Sure if you have nothing else. Just make sure the actual spikes are no more than 6mm.
@@TimGrose Hate to bother, but would you happen to have any recommendations on mid-long distance spikes? Preferably something that is more reasonably priced between let’s say- 115-80$?
@@Jonathan-z5s I would have to recommend the Nike Dragonfly spikes. I have seen quite a few deals on them of late at least in the UK where I am. I can even see my size UK 13 for £90 on Nike UK right now.
@@TimGrose Ah the Dragonflies, I do hear that name quite a lot, I will have to check them out. I appreciate your time and feedback very much.
Hello, great video! I'm thinking of buying these nike spikes. I was wondering if the outsole of them has any plastic material or is it just rubber?
Red Flame Just checked. Plastic around the spike plate and bit in heel but otherwise just runner. Certainly the lightest XC spikes have ever had.
Hi! Here in california you are not allowed to wear spikes for cross country. If I take off the spikes of these shoes, will it be the exact same as a flat because there is a flat verision of this spike called the nike zoom victory waffle 5? Thank you
Oh really. Is that because the courses are quite firm and you don’t really need them. Would be almost impossible to run some XC courses in a UK winter without spikes. I saw that there is a spikeless version. I would get that if you can if can’t use spikes as probably would be a bit more comfortable under foot but you probably would be OK using these without spikes. Something like the Nike Streak LT4 might be another one to consider. That would be good for firm grass courses.
@@TimGrose Thanks for the quick reply!
Where a Distance
Most XC races are about 5 or 6 miles
Hi Tim , interesting to watch this , it’s a few years old now tho. I need a new pair of XC spikes tough , would you recommend the latest version of these or has there been recent changes in tech for XC spikes , like road shoes / track spikes etc. thanks.
I watched this one again myself recently. At least I have got a little better I like to think at making videos LOL. AFAIK these are still the top of the range XC spike but can be rather difficult to find to buy at the moment. If we had bone dry golf course like XC courses like they often do in the USA I think I would wear my Dragonflys. I have heard of quite a few runners using them here but of course got to be prepared to essentially trash them. These Zoom Victory 5 ones don't have any "nice" foams but they are very light and the Vaporweave upper helps to shed water. In a typical muddy British XC think they would be the best option as you don't need much under your foot through soft mud and the like. The Nike Rival XC is more readily available at the moment and somewhat cheaper. Imagine it is just a little heavier although spikes are minimalist whatever. I know Andy @TheFODRunner was getting a pair as we were discussing what he should get.
@@TimGrose thanks for this Tim , I’ve seen Dragon flys around and indeed saw a few at Parliament Hill yesterday where conditions were pretty benign despite the recent rain. This area is ripe for some tech development I’d say. Are there any hard core trail / studded shoes that have foam / carbon plate do you know ?
@@andybowen3459 Not really an area of great interest for me but there is the Saucony Endorphin Edge and Nike are bringing out the Ultrafly sometime soon. XC spikes very niche market and as mentioned hard to think on a dry fast course anything would be better than the Dragonfly by that much anyway.