However, I signed up for a cross race to change things up a bit and needed a pair of spikes. October 19th 2020Ĭomments: I'm generally a road racer wearing Nike Odysseys. I run college XC and these allow me to compete at a high level while keeping my feet comfy.įrom: Noah Dubuque, IA.
I have some issues with my heels and these are really comfortable. Definitely worth the upgrade and the price.Ĭomments: Great shoe for a great price. November 10th 2020Ĭomments: Good quality, light, and durable. Great shoes.įrom: Anonymous Mount Pleasant Michigan. He set two PR's this year in the 5000 meter. He liked the long spike length, especially on hilly, wet courses. He said they were the best spikes he has ever had. December 19th 2020Ĭomments: Bought these for my son for senior year of Cross Country. And of course, Nike keeps its spikes flashy with a metallic Nike swoosh and cross-country logo on the heel.From: Armando Canovanas. Their mesh and Flywire combination on the upper is designed to keep your feet feeling lightweight and secure all at once. Its waffle tread lets the six spikes do the work of gripping the ground without picking up extra dirt. The Nike Zoom Rival XC is a versatile spike that could carry you through multiple seasons. Like most shoes, you will have the best results if you try on a range of sizes in a store to be sure you have the right fit. Despite this, it’s worth noting that this shoe has historically run narrow. The Zoom Rival also features a flared forefoot shape designed to create a more comfortable fit. Nike’s Flywire technology-a series of ultra-strong threads that wrap the foot-is designed to keep your foot secure in this spike. The upper is made from a multi-layered mesh material designed to stay breathable and light. The unique waffle pattern of the tread not only creates an easy transition to the track, it’s designed to pick up less mud or rocks during a race. In this case, Nike uses a phylon foam, with a Flashlon midsole for arch support and rock protection. Like almost all spikes, this spike keeps the midsole light.
Nike’s flex grooves along the arch are intended to improve the flexibility of the shoe to create a more natural fit. The outsole of the shoe has a sticky rubber at the heel and forefoot to improve traction and durability. The Zoom Rival XC features a six-spike plate and comes with pyramid spikes and a spike wrench to install them. The Zoom Rival also only costs $65, making it an affordable shoe for any level of racer. This low-lugged tread is less aggressive than the average cross-country spike, so it transitions more easily to track workouts and races.
While there is no doubt that this shoe is meant for the dirt, its waffle pattern tread makes it versatile. Nike’s Zoom Rival XC (2019) can almost walk the line between cross country and long-distance track spikes.
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