nike zoom victory elite

Im also looking for some spikes this season. I'm more of a two mile runner but idk what to get

While they're a bit more suited for the 800/mile, elites work just fine for the two mile as well

Sounds stupid but check local "Ross" stores if you have them. I saw several pairs of Victory Elite spikes on the rack for $13. They were the sprint version but I was thinking, "wtf, $13?"

Maybe this was just a one off chance but its worth a look.

That happens quite often, they appear every now and again in random sizes but if you can find them its quite a steal. I visit my local ross store every day and check the shoe section. So far ive picked up size 8.5 volt/black OG victorys and OG matumbos for $13 a piece.

For the love of god don't get Nike spikes, especially the Elites. They will break down on you before the end of the season either with the upper ripping, the midsole foam simply wearing out, or the carbon fibre plate even cracking (because it is so rigid). I guarantee you some combination of these three issues will happen.

Go with an alternative brand, the majority of them are much higher quality than anything Nike puts out currently (the original victory/matumbos were solid). For the distances you're running I'd recommend any of these:

-New Balance MD800 v3

-Brooks ELIMN8 2

-Adidas Ambition

-Asics Gunlap

All of these are waaay better choices than the Elite, they will last longer, be more comfortable (especially if you are going sockless), and in my honest opinion perform better. I'd probably recommend for you the Adidas Ambition the most out of all of these. Don't fall prey to Nike gimmicks, just because something has a swoosh on it doesn't make it good!

hmm. I'd love some more opinions because I really dislike how most other spikes look and have heard some great things about the elites

I was looking at some spikes on http://www.firsttothefinish.com/items_tg.asp?tg=1721 and the Brooks Wire 2 caught my eye. The soleplate looks just like the OG victory's and then there's also the elmn8 which another poster mentioned that has the horseshoe soleplate reminiscent of the matumbo's. New Balance is also an interesting choice; I think they've stepped up their game recently. Please help OP(and me) by commenting on some of the lesser known spikes if you've tried them.

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I was looking at some spikes on

http://www.firsttothefinish.com/items_tg.asp?tg=1721

and the Brooks Wire 2 caught my eye. The soleplate looks just like the OG victory's and then there's also the elmn8 which another poster mentioned that has the horseshoe soleplate reminiscent of the matumbo's. New Balance is also an interesting choice; I think they've stepped up their game recently. Please help OP(and me) by commenting on some of the lesser known spikes if you've tried them.

The ELIMN8's plate isn't a horseshoe plate like the Tumbos', it's just a regular 3/4 middle distance plate like the Vics. The only difference is that the plate has that little loopey extension thing that goes down the full length of the shoe. I believe this extension makes the ELIMN8 a little bit more aggressive than the Victory, so it would probably be a great 800m spike. Word for the wise if you're going to get a Brooks spike: you have to go a half size up from whatever your normal spike size is (i.e. in Nike, Saucony etc. spikes), everything Brooks makes runs a half size smaller than normal shoes.

The New Balance MD800 v3 is excellent. Would highly recommend, definitely a higher quality spike than anything Nike makes. It takes a little breaking in as I believe it is slightly more aggressive than other MD spikes but after that I've had no problem running up to 3000m in it.

Wow, lots of strong opinions against the elites. Have they lasted for anybodybon here?

They've lasted very well for me. I've seen it go both ways. Mine have lasted since senior year of high school now going into indoors of sophomore year of college. I use them every race and find that they fit my foot perfectly. I have a medium arch, size 9.5, and I my foot strike is mostly on the outside of the foot. That might help mine stay together.

bump. Still thinking

What event do you think you will run the most?

I'll add the Saucony Endorphin MD to that list.

I think my best race will be 3200 but will likely be running everything. My coach loves having everybody be in 4x4s for some speed training

I've tried all the spikes mentioned in this thread, and I prefer Victory 2 or Elites for 1 mile below, and the Matumbo 2 for 2 mi up. I've had no durability problems with the Nikes and I prefer the way their spike plate feels over any other brand. My victorys are still good going on their 3rd season. I've even worn them a few times in 8k and 10k xc.

Endorphin ld4 end of discussion

really cheap here:

http://www.runningwarehouse.com/Saucony_Endorphin_LD4/descpageMRS-SENL4M1.html

use the code Fb15d at checkout to get the price under $30

Couple of things:

I've used both the Wire 1 and 2 pretty extensively, and liked both. Even after I retired my Wire 2's, I still use the 1's based on how comfy the upper is. They're a bit less aggressive than the Victory 2's, I would compare them to being in between OG Vic's and Mamba's. I would size them normally rather than half size up, as someone suggested. Brooks trainers run small, but their spikes do not.

The ELMN8 is nothing like the Matumbo, and doesn't really have a Nike equivalent. You're thinking of the Wire 3, which was redesigned with a 4-pin configuration and is very light and great for the mile and longer. If the 800 is a priority, you should probably avoid the Wire 3. The ELMN8 is aimed at 400-Mile I believe (I haven't tried them), and that long piece of plastic that spans the length of the shoe I believe takes the role of a larger, stiffer midfoot shank,

It is very hard to say how long the Victory Elites will last for you, as they do have a tendency to fit the foot very well if sized correctly, but then small deviations in your foot shape and gait are prone to tear through the upper. They can last seasons, or they can last races. If they do tear very early, Nike can be helpful will replacements if you're nice about it.

As another option, I'm currently a big fan of the New Balance MD800. I would peg it as more of a 400/800 spike than the 800-3K that it's marketed as. It's $20 with the truck30 promo code on firsttothefinish.com, so why not give them a try at least. They're a tad aggressive for my taste in the Mile, for that I use my Wire 1's or Mambas. I barely race the deux, if I do, I wear Wires, Mambas, or maybe flats (Streak LT 2) based on the pace/goal.

Hope this all helps!

Thanks! Helped a bunch. I think I'm gonna end up going for the Elite!