A comparison between the Nike Victory 2 and the Nike Dragonfly 2 compared on specs, how they fit and how to decide which one is right for you.
0:00 Intro
1:14 Specs
4:23 Spike plate differences
7:33 Upper & fit
11:17 The ride
15:10 Nike Dragonfly 2 versatility
16:13 Nike Victory 2 speed
17:21 Spike “engine” differences
18:55 Performance matrix
20:14 Outro
Nike Air Zoom Victory 2 – Middle distance perfection https://youtu.be/LmZoQR0WVbU
Nike Dragonfly 2 – The original super spike updated https://youtu.be/V4zLXwuRq_g
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34 Comments
Thanks for making this. You hear about former NCAA runners talking about the sprint spikes from Nike and what changes that Nike has made to the spike, either they can get a model to show from a store they manage or own. If not I some see runners who never did track at university and a talking about the Nike options and how they work for cross country but rarely the track spikes for distance on the track.
I actually felt like at 800 I might have been faster in standard spikes than the DFs so agree that they aren't so direct. Obviously need to try the victory 2 to see how they compare.
Thank you so much for making this!
What would you recommend for racing in the 3000m?
I ran in both the air vic 1 and OG dragonfly while in college. It always felt like the vics would reward efficient form but started to punish you once that form broke down, whereas the dragonflys helped you remain efficient especially when your form might start to break down. I’ve since run in the successors to both versions and enjoy them both. The Vic 2s are much more versatile than their predecessor, and the dragonfly 2s are slightly less aggressive than the 1s but more finely tuned for those longer distances.
I really love how meticulous and detailed your review man! Specially how you tackle the fit of the upper and the toe box area which is very important to me. Thank you for this!
You wear same size of spikes as your road shoes, i.e., US 9?
Thanks for your instructive post! as a 60+ runner, I will not buy both, so have to make a choice. Even as the 800 is my preferred middle distance I find that I guess I'll eventually buy the dragonfly. I am 35 seconds slower than when I was in my twenties, and comfort therefore plays an important role as well. You don't mention the prices, which is a pity.
I’d love to see more content on spikes ❤
in terms of speed, would you say the dragonfly 2 elite falls inbetween the victory 2 and dragonfly 2?
could i get away with using a victory 2 in the 3200? at a 5:00 1600? 94 should the dragonfly be used for both events
Any chance to compare to the On Cloudspikes?
Great video. What would you recommend for a junior runner focused on the 1500m and 3000m? I am running 9:40 for 3k and 4:30 for 1.5k. I had the DF1 last season and enjoyed them, but after this video, I am leaning slightly towards the Vic 2s for racing. could u offer some advice thx
i got the victory 2s and tried em out and love them. I sized down a little bit so my toes are tight and close to the front of the shoe, do you think after a couple workouts in them they might fit my foot better?
DF2 vs. DF2 Elite?
âir zoom victory 2 is now stable meaning it is better in everything now
no reason to compete in the dragonfly tho training is better in the dragonfly and the victory 2 is just too expensive and not long lasting to train in them weekly
you the only real one in the internet understanding not wearing socks in spikes only amatours do it
If the Victory is more similar to Alphafly, then this tends to be my pick.
Would you agree that it might be the better pick for stride runners also ?
I guess they consider spike plate as outsole when there is also a carbon plate in the DF2E and V2. AFAIK, World athletics limits to 1 plate but probably referring to plate embedded in the midsole.
What about for cross-country races?
Chris! Great observations and comparisons. I have both the original Dragonfly and Victory. I roo share your conclusions. I use the Dragonfly for most track workouts (along with a pair of Asics Sortie Magic RP6) and the Victory for those all out efforts. Again thanks
Cheers for the video muchly appreciated
Would you mind to tell your PB of 800m? I’m not sure if I could handle the victory 2😂
What would you recommend for 800-3200 I cant decide whether to get the DF2 or Victory 2 bcuz i run 800-3200
What do you recommend to run 2000m??
I have a problem. I have to choose between one of these for my upcoming track season. I’m a highschool freshman and I am planning on focusing mostly on the 1600. My hope is that I can run under 5 minutes. I also will probably have to run the distances between 400-3200. I can only really choose one of these spikes because that’s all I can really afford. Which of these spikes do you recommend I should get. I’m also mostly a vaporfly runner.
I have a problem. I have to choose between one of these for my upcoming track season. I’m a highschool freshman and I am planning on focusing mostly on the 1600. My hope is that I can run under 5 minutes. I also will probably have to run the distances between 400-3200. I can only really choose one of these spikes because that’s all I can really afford. Which of these spikes do you recommend I should get. I’m also mostly a vaporfly runner.
Do you think I could use the Nike Victory’s for the 3200m?
But talking about durability of this two shoes? Anyone know something?
Nike dragonfly elite or victory 2 for 800-3200
Great review, however you do need to know, that 800 IS a sprint event, it is a long sprint event. The way you mostly train for it is with 200s, 400s, 600s, which are all full blast efforts, the first middle distance is the 1000m up to the 800m the events are sprints…
Nice video, super in depth! I got the Victory 2s for the 400m-1600m, but my main focus is the 800m. Also I never knew they were designed for no socks, Ill have to try that out
Excellent and the most detailed review on spikes I’ve ever seen! TY
nike needs to start making some wider spikes for us people with normal sized feet