Dragonflys or zoom victory 5 xc?

I have dragonflies for track and Victory XC 5 for cross country.

XC5 upper is better for wet courses, I think dragonfly may have the better midsole but traction won't be great and idk how useful the zoomx would be on soft terrain. I'd honestly go XC5, make sure to try them on or at least size up a half size

size up half a size for the XC5? Looking to get the XC5. US11.5 for Dragonflies though.

If you’re running on a golf course with little to no dirt or gravel, I would recommend the dragonflies. If the course has more trails and various surfaces I’d say XC 5’s.

arealrunningboi wrote:

If you’re running on a golf course with little to no dirt or gravel, I would recommend the dragonflies. If the course has more trails and various surfaces I’d say XC 5’s.

Is it true what they are saying - that cross country is the only true test of running ability anymore?

And how sad is that?

messii wrote:

arealrunningboi wrote:

If you’re running on a golf course with little to no dirt or gravel, I would recommend the dragonflies. If the course has more trails and various surfaces I’d say XC 5’s.

Is it true what they are saying - that cross country is the only true test of running ability anymore?

And how sad is that?

Nobody is saying that.

Yes we are.

XC5 Sizing wrote:

size up half a size for the XC5? Looking to get the XC5. US11.5 for Dragonflies though.

Yes definitely a 12 at least, they fit very tight, and that’s coming from someone who usually sizes down for spikes so I obviously enjoy a snug fit.

messii wrote:

arealrunningboi wrote:

If you’re running on a golf course with little to no dirt or gravel, I would recommend the dragonflies. If the course has more trails and various surfaces I’d say XC 5’s.

Is it true what they are saying - that cross country is the only true test of running ability anymore?

And how sad is that?

I don’t like it when people touch me , cross country and crowded malls .

messii wrote:

arealrunningboi wrote:

If you’re running on a golf course with little to no dirt or gravel, I would recommend the dragonflies. If the course has more trails and various surfaces I’d say XC 5’s.

Is it true what they are saying - that cross country is the only true test of running ability anymore?

And how sad is that?

Not if it’s a golf course, that might as well just be called bumpy track.

Do some real cross country through lumpy shin high grass, thick mud, loose sand, water crossing and uneven gravel with lots of hills that’s cross country - it’s meant to be across non made landscape not a glorified track session

chompersh wrote:

Which one for cross country. Meets are mostly on trails or golf courses. I know dragonflys are for track but I've heard of people using them for cross.

It depends on the course. I have both, and I'm bringing both to every meet. When I preview the course, if the terrain is uneven at all I'll use the Victory XC 5. If the terrain is perfectly flat and even and not too soft, I'll use my Dragonfly.

not even close. Times in cross country mean next to nothing. Maybe the grass is a little longer than previous years. Maybe they recently watered and the soil is slightly softer and less responsive. There are so many factors influencing cross country performance, I think all that matters is the performance on the day. Track times are immortal, road times are immortal. Cross country is a true test of running ability, but somewhat useless as it is impossible to compare to anything. so you cant even compare yourself to how you competed a year ago.

Are golf courses flat where you live? Not the ones I’ve run on.