Anyone have any thoughts on these two Nike spikes? The Forevers are a classic and proven XC spike, but I have never tried the Victory. How do the 2 compare? Can the Victory (3.7 oz.) handle a tough, muddy course in post-season November? Which do you recommend and for which type of course?
For reference-
New Forever:
http://www.runningwarehouse.com/descpageMRS-NFXC2BG.html
New Victory XC:
Remember that the Forever was built to be a cross country spike. The Victory XC is just adapted from a track spike. If they're anything like the miler xc, I would recommend the Forevers instead. Like you said, the Forevers are proven. But I would like to hear from someone who has experience with the Victory xc.
anyone else feel like the victory xc looks very similar to the matumbo?
Neither, go old school. Kennedy XC.
If it's any consideration, they both look like they will only last about one season. I had the Streak XC2s last fall, and they have the same uppers as the new Forevers. The uppers ripped from accumulated flexing (2-inch tears on both) after about 50 miles of racing.
Kennedy XC's are the best. Mine are falling apart though.
I picked up a pair of forever 2's. They're as good as OG forevers I'm hoping? I figured they were the best recent Nike spike to pick besides the Vic xc's?
Isn't the Forever the same as the Kennedy? I thought they kept the same design but had to change the name because Bob Kennedy's contract ran out.