Nike Zoom Ventulus - decent spikes for md?

They are literally the most comfortable spikes ever made. Very fast. More long distance oriented but I ran a couple fast 800s in them. Both versions of the Ventulus are killer spikes. You can't go wrong with them.

800manfar wrote:

Hey guys, are these good middle distance spikes?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/183769570326

Thanks for any input - particularly curious about folks who have worn them. I see that Nike no longer makes them.

I generally see people use something with a more aggressive plate for middle distance, but I always thought the upper was very comfortable. They're very lightweight, I'm sure modern spikes are lighter but the difference is surely negligible while actually racing. Check the condition closely, shoe glue can wear out over time and those spikes are quite old, so the integrity of the plate on the midsole may not be great if they've been used at all.

Thanks for the reply, all!

Comfy mode wrote:

They are literally the most comfortable spikes ever made. Very fast. More long distance oriented but I ran a couple fast 800s in them. Both versions of the Ventulus are killer spikes. You can't go wrong with them.

+1 I ran my best 1500s in them

Nope. Spike placement is not suited for mid distance. They're more for LD.

those zoom vents are LD spikes. if you want a MD spike from the era get some zoom jasaris, and I think the johnson had that same spike plate as well.

Great spikes, wish they still made them! I ran 147 in these; never liked stiff spikes for MD. Just my opinion though. If you are a MD/LD guy, you'll love these. If moving up to the 8 from the 4, these will feel like slippers:-)

Disagreear of things wrote:

Nope. Spike placement is not suited for mid distance. They're more for LD.

Same here, loved these and wish Nike still made them..

Subway Surfers wrote:

Comfy mode wrote:

They are literally the most comfortable spikes ever made. Very fast. More long distance oriented but I ran a couple fast 800s in them. Both versions of the Ventulus are killer spikes. You can't go wrong with them.

+1 I ran my best 1500s in them

100% agree, best spikes ever. Ran my first sub 350 (1500 ?) in these spikes.

Comfy mode wrote:

They are literally the most comfortable spikes ever made. Very fast. More long distance oriented but I ran a couple fast 800s in them. Both versions of the Ventulus are killer spikes. You can't go wrong with them.

Nike doesn't make them like this anymore - they fall apart after 1 season now...

BeastlyBenadryl wrote:

100% agree, best spikes ever. Ran my first sub 350 (1500 ?) in these spikes.

Comfy mode wrote:

They are literally the most comfortable spikes ever made. Very fast. More long distance oriented but I ran a couple fast 800s in them. Both versions of the Ventulus are killer spikes. You can't go wrong with them.

Wish I had these in 10m!

Last call: $65 + free shipping

800manfar wrote:

Hey guys, are these good middle distance spikes?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/183769570326

Thanks for any input - particularly curious about folks who have worn them. I see that Nike no longer makes them.

I think these are solid spikes - you'd like them if you can find them in your size

Comfy mode wrote:

They are literally the most comfortable spikes ever made. Very fast. More long distance oriented but I ran a couple fast 800s in them. Both versions of the Ventulus are killer spikes. You can't go wrong with them.

+1 recommend, especially for 1500-5k

Still have mine and they are over 10yrs old!

Comfy mode wrote:

They are literally the most comfortable spikes ever made. Very fast. More long distance oriented but I ran a couple fast 800s in them. Both versions of the Ventulus are killer spikes. You can't go wrong with them.

Did these ever come in other colors? Hard to find info on them online... Any links to reviews or Nike spike archives would be appreciated!

Comfy mode wrote:

They are literally the most comfortable spikes ever made. Very fast. More long distance oriented but I ran a couple fast 800s in them. Both versions of the Ventulus are killer spikes. You can't go wrong with them.

What other versions existed?

hamradio410 wrote:

Comfy mode wrote:

They are literally the most comfortable spikes ever made. Very fast. More long distance oriented but I ran a couple fast 800s in them. Both versions of the Ventulus are killer spikes. You can't go wrong with them.

What other versions existed?

I think the photo in this post is incorrect....

They look different in the ad