I'm a highschool kid on a budget of about $45. Wanted to get some Matumbos but I cant find any for less than ~$70 in size 9.5 US.
So, it has come down to: Nike Zoom Victory 2 vs Nike Zoom Rival D 9.
Thoughts, opinions, advice, and other spike suggestions within my budget are very much appreciated.
Vic 2s are faaarrr superior.
I loved my rival d6s, used em for XC, but vics are wayy better.
For the same price Victorys are on another level, definitely choose those. But Vics aren't $50 better. Pay at most $60-$70 for Vics or $30-$40 for Rivals
you can actually find some great deals on Ebay for used and unused spikes. Hasn't failed me yet. I recently got the Adidas Prime Accelerator SPs for $80. They usually run around $212
Jaywop wrote:
you can actually find some great deals on Ebay for used and unused spikes. Hasn't failed me yet. I recently got the Adidas Prime Accelerator SPs for $80. They usually run around $212
+1
As long as you don't "need" a specific model of distance spike, head to eBay and search for 5 or 6 different good models of spikes. One is bound to be available in your size. Better to spend 40 or 50 bucks that way for "real" spikes rather than getting rival d.
Or if you can't find anything, at least get a pair of rival do spikes for like 25 bucks on there.
I've noticed the rival MD tend to go extra cheap on ebay.
You'll end up with last year's colors, but the point is having a good pair of spikes.
Jaywop wrote:
you can actually find some great deals on Ebay for used and unused spikes. Hasn't failed me yet. I recently got the Adidas Prime Accelerator SPs for $80. They usually run around $212
+1
As long as you don't "need" a specific model of distance spike, head to eBay and search for 5 or 6 different good models of spikes. One is bound to be available in your size. Better to spend 40 or 50 bucks that way for "real" spikes rather than getting rival d.
Or if you can't find anything, at least get a pair of rival d spikes for like 25 bucks on there.
I've noticed the rival MD tend to go extra cheap on ebay.
You'll end up with last year's colors, but the point is having a good pair of spikes.
Zoom rival d is a perfectly good spike. Personally I hate the Vic 2--it has a weird instep that hurts my foot. Check out the zoom d Nike came out with last spring--pretty much as light as the Vic but cheaper.
Also, check running warehouse for close out deals.
There is no reason to choose any spike beside the Zoom Victory.
Good day.
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