Hi, I came across some nike kennedy's (track version) in my size. prefect condition. I was wondering why does everyone drool over this spike? Was it really that good? Pro's? Cons? Would it be worth just getting to add to a colection or does it still hold up as a nice racing spike compared to the victorys and matumbos? Thanks for any replie
Overall nice spikes but I never really liked the cluster of spikes right under the ball of the foot. It's a pretty noticeable bulge underfoot, especially on a firm track.
Victorys and Matumbos blow them out of the water. Lighter, cooler temperature-wise, for sure, probably a better, snugger fit for most. If you could get a good deal on the Kennedys and like the spike feel on the track, they might be worth it, otherwise save your cash.
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Overall nice spikes but I never really liked the cluster of spikes right under the ball of the foot. It's a pretty noticeable bulge underfoot, especially on a firm track.
Victorys and Matumbos blow them out of the water. Lighter, cooler temperature-wise, for sure, probably a better, snugger fit for most. If you could get a good deal on the Kennedys and like the spike feel on the track, they might be worth it, otherwise save your cash.
I have never tried Kennedy's so I can't say myself, but I do agree that Victories/Matumbos are excellent; bought my 2nd pair of Vics last week. I would just buy the Kennedy's though; you could probably resell them for more considering they're discontinued and many people seem to like them.
My feet go slightly to the side, kind of like a duck, so I use the Kennedy spikes as a training tool to help correct this.
Oh god. I love my Kenns, I do agree that the matumbos or vics look better, but the nice thing about the kennedys is you can run any distance you want in them and they're great.
They're my favorite spike and all my prs are in them. They're stiff and you get return out of the full length plate.
The spike pattern is funny, but if you use 1/8 spikes they feel much better, but that spike pattern is right in the power zone of your foot/stike