CHEAP spikes vs SUPER shoes

Both are good

get the Nike dragonflys for $70, well worth it

half plate track spikes just don't cut it for me

Would they be likely to make much of a difference for a 2:25-2:20 runner compared to the Asics?

go watch your local thon and report back how many 5+ thonners are wearing super shoes

$70 is pocket change for virtually any other sport

You are overthinking it... Just buy the dragonflys.

Dragonfly’s on sale are a no brainer.
Alternatively, you’d get more benefit and use from a road shoe (takumi sen 8/9 on sale) than a cheap spike.

Stop you right there.

you, like all of us, look like an idiot running fast and turning left anyway. Might as well learn to enjoy your hobby for yourself and give the Dragonflies a try.

The very brief moment in time back in 2018 when the gatekeepers had their last stand against hobbyjoggers using proper equipment has come and gone in a blaze of average dudes with pink shoes on start lines.

Shine on you crazy diamond.

You, my friend, are far too kind and accepting to be on the likes of this website. Thank you for doing what you do.