So I've been using the Nike Matumbo spikes for a little while now, and I have to say, they really do the job. I've also worn the cheap Nike Rival LDs (which sucked)and the Saucony Kilkenny flats(which feel like light shoes with no cushion, not "fast" feeling). Admittedly, I've also raced in Vibrams. Not a fun feeling on a track. The Matumbos just blow everything out of the water, and, to my surprise, work very well in XC courses as well as the track.
Are there any better spikes out there?
Just raced in the New Balance M900XC spikes this morning. For those with wider feet that don't like Nike spikes, they could be your best friend. I really like them - light, flexible, a little cushion for 8k races. Good spike
I'm a fan of the Nike Ventulus 2. It was the precursor to the matumbo. Has the same plate, but a mesh upper which ventilates a lot better than the matumbos in my opinion.
I also love the Nike Victory spikes for the shorter events so much that I'm stocking up on them before the new Vic 2 and Victory Elites come out.
nike zoom victorys-first time i ever wore them was today.. less than 4.5 ounces WITH spikes in and led me to a 16:35 on the FSU invite 5k course which is legit with hills and everything.. worked like a charm and only beat up my legs a little
used 3/16s pyramids
i'm old, but original vents were/are amazing. balance cushion with feeling the ground still. and your first race out after an offseason, your legs are less trashed because the spike plate is less aggressive.
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