I'm a road racer, looking to go shorter this spring/summer and get in some track meets in the mile/2 mile/whatever.
Does nike make a distance spike comparable to the streak XC flat? They are my absolute #1 favorite shoe of all time to race and train in (any surface). After doing a modicum of research, I know the Eldoret II has the same upper...but they seem to be discontinued???? Eastbay has like, size 15 men's...ain't gonna do it.
Fill a girl in.
thx
I too love Nike Streak XCs. They just aren't enough flats that have the lightness of good spikes--it's like shoe companies assume road runners are either marathoners, fatasses, or both.
I also love the eldoret IIs. I can't vouch for the new spikes nike's selling, but I found multiple pairs of eldoret IIs on ebay. You might be able to get a pair for 35 dollars if you look right now.
I doubt many people will be able to give you advice on the matumbos or the victories since they're brand new.
Matumbos are amazing. You will not know that they're on your feet. They don't have a very aggressive spikeplate, but neither do they have much in the way of cushioning. I'm concerned about durability, but they're holding up so far.
Yeah... they look amazing. I love the slipper-y-ness of the Streak XCs, looks like the Matumbo's take it to the next level.
Questionable durability though? For $110 I would expect them to last through all four years of college and several years pc, and then hand them down to my kids. ;)
I don't know if the hedge fund is giving out bonuses this year so I might just have to brave ebay and pick up some Eldorets.
Other suggestions? Anyone, anyone?
city girl wrote:
Yeah... they look amazing. I love the slipper-y-ness of the Streak XCs, looks like the Matumbo's take it to the next level.
Questionable durability though? For $110 I would expect them to last through all four years of college and several years pc, and then hand them down to my kids. ;)
I don't know if the hedge fund is giving out bonuses this year so I might just have to brave ebay and pick up some Eldorets.
Other suggestions? Anyone, anyone?
If the Matumbos last into a second season, I'll be amazed. The upper is made of a very thin ripstop nylon. Not gonna last too long. It'll be light 'til it rips, though.
Mtumbo wrote:
If the Matumbos last into a second season, I'll be amazed. The upper is made of a very thin ripstop nylon. Not gonna last too long. It'll be light 'til it rips, though.
fail.
Ebay is your best bet, or depending on your shoe size, go to the spikes board on Dyestat... those kids have some legit spikes for good prices.
The Eldoret II is probably your best choice.