800 Spikes Options

New Balance MD-X obviously.

- I think the dragonfly are fine though not ideal on an outdoor track or an oversized indoor, but as you're in high school you won't be running on one. I also think they're too soft for even the mile.

- Have never worn Adidas spikes but I've heard from teammates they're true long distance spikes.

- Air zoom victory are very good for the 800 or a certain type of fast miler but expensive. Air zoom victory 2 seem even better but I don't know when they'll be released

- I'd avoid the maxfly / superfly except if you were a sub 1:50 (preferably under 1:48) runner who'd need a sudden change of acceleration, i.e. in a relatively tactical race. Also heard bad things about its impact on the achilles tendon.

- New balance MD are good but achilles issues can pop up

- I like the cloudspike 10k a lot (feels like a more aggressive yet more cushioned dragonfly) but I got mine in July and they're out of stock in the normal sizes.

I wanted the new balance md but the spikes are not replaceable. Event staff tend to be quite crappy and getting you to walk everywhere but the surface of the track. I guess my circumstances leave me with the dragonfly.

How are your experiences on the cloudspike? underfoot feeling, upper comfort and fitting sizing when compared to dragonfly. Perhaps might jump the gun on those pricey spikes. I hope On might be able to release some during the olympic season.

I do not really like the dragonfly either. I wore the old Avantis, pre super shoes, and was a big fan. Thinking of trying Ambition next? Or maybe some of more sprint-oriented spikes as it's rare I race over 800m.

- Underfoot feeling is very good. There are small 'spikes' at the back that add grip and that's been very useful in case I've stumbled / been spiked as they help me regain traction very quickly and easily.

- Upper fits well though it's never been an issue for me with any spike. It is very secure

- I have a size 8.5 in cloudspike 10000, size 9 in dragonfly, size 9 in streakfly, size 8.5 in vaporfly. I assume the cloudspike 1500 fits similarly but I've heard it's not a good spike.

I'd say they're best for paces that their pros run at though. For me, that's running 800 (ish) at slightly faster than 1500 or mile right around 3000. So that's around 3:45 to 4:00-ish mile pace. They're probably as good for the 5k and up, but I never ran well in those events

Asics Metaspeed MD is a carbon plated spike with super foam.. I’ve head good things about the Metaspeed LD, but haven’t heard anything about the middle distance version.

If you are sticking with Nike, how about the Victory Elite 2 or 1? Or even the OG Vics. The elites should be more aggressive than the Mamba. And OG Vics feel slightly more aggressive than the Mamba 5.

I agree with your sentiment, the Dragonfly and Air Zoom Victory don't quite feel sufficient for the 800. Too much cushion and can't get into sprinting form as easily.

Second this. Info re Metaspeed MD much appreciated.

Brooks Hyperion MD are excellent

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