The Best Spikes for Middle Distance Running

In this video I talk about the best spikes I have ever used and some of the shoes that I personally helped to develop. For the full show go here: / @nicksymmondsgaming355
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[@quengmingmeow]

Nick: dude, total mad props for your features with the “every athlete”. Some guys may go out there and try and highlight only elite guys and girls, but you are out there showcasing EVERYONE--it speaks to your character, and it’s much needed in our day and time, so thanks! In the 90s, I ran a half marathon in Parkersburg Wva which was the USATF National Championship at the time and I spoke to former champ, Jon Sinclair after the race after he sat down on the sidewalk curb beside me.....a great moment for me to pick the brain of one of the greats if only for a minute. You do the same thing...love it!!!!

[@haydendubs6287]

Wow I've been using the elmn8's for years. Can't believe I'm running in a nick symmonds designed shoe

[@dimitrichriston4323]

On a scale from 1-10 how good are they for middle distance events

[@haydendubs6287]

@@dimitrichriston4323 I run the 400/800 and I think they're made more effective when used in the 800s and up because sometimes I'm using them for sprinting workouts where they're not giving me the maximum benefit. But still they fit extremely well and are pretty comfy

[@dimitrichriston4323]

@@haydendubs6287 do you think they would work for a mile race?

[@haydendubs6287]

@@dimitrichriston4323 yeah definitely, I wouldn't go higher than the mile though

[@alejandrotorres8586]

Wich model do you use?

[@Elperroyessi]

The Nike air zoom victory’s are probably the best ones out right now, you can feel the air zoom pods and also the carbon fiber plate. It gives you that pop in your step

[@jonas0.870]

Definitly, but sadly I can't get my hands on those, they are sold out everywhere

[@boblimo5682]

@@jonas0.870 dont worry. i would suggest not buying them. they are expensive and break easily, and there are tons of good racing spikes that are durable and half the price!

[@nick5422]

@bananachip I’ve seen several reviews saying that they aren’t very durable, and I know owners of the shoes who’s pairs have had issues. Even if the shoes lasted 5 races I’d bet money that they would still sell well due to the hype behind them.

[@Elperroyessi]

@@jonas0.870 it was difficult for my to find them but the way I found them was small websites. I just searched on Facebook and there’s small stores that sell them

[@Elperroyessi]

@@nick5422 I’m gonna be honest they probably won’t last a long time BUT it depends on your event and foot strike really, I’ve raced in mine for 9 track races + some practice, and they still look and feel great and I could honestly use it for next track season and I think mine is still doing good because of how I use them. I’ve used them a couple of times in practice but that was to break them in and I’ve used the spikes in the 800 and mile and they’re still great. Also about the foot strike, if you land on your heel then they’ll mess up and not last long because there’s not a lot protecting the zoom X foam and that is very sensitive because it will start to mess up like for example the zoom x foam will separate a little bit off the plastic that’s on the midfoot which isn’t good. The spike is aggressive and should make you stay up on your toes so it’s not meant for everyone because it will hurt your calves. But overall it’s a great spike in my opinion but if you want something that may last longer and better for events like the mile up to the 5k, then you should get the dragonfly of you can.

[@tylerstogsdill]

I had the air zoom victorys, but I had to send them back because the midsole tore away from the spike plate :/ they haven’t been in stock for months so I can’t get another pair. I ran my pr 800 in them(my first ever 800). I’ve yet to actually beat that time so I can say they give a good 2 second improvement. And I stand by that.

[@jakaratobler4069]

Okay so I’m a mid distance runner who runs 400-1600 mostly the 400/800 are the Nike victories good for the 400 as well ?

[@ethoswise]

I'd assume so because an 800 is just 2 400's and you want ot be able to run fast in an 800 just without getting burnt out

[@snkrs-wrld123]

Great video👍🏻 I’m searching for good running shoes for my 3K run on a track with a pace of 3:45min /km. I thought about the Nike zoomx dragonflys. Do you have any recommendations? Would you pick a long distance spikes or a different kind of shoe? Thanks for your help!

[@frazerduncan356]

Fantastic video.

[@jsf3888]

can you do a video where you review a bunch of different spikes?

[@jacobcockerham8034]

Why everyone so triggered about the flag? It’s a trump flag, so what? If it would a Biden sign or a Black Lives Matter sign, I wouldn’t care, gay pride flag? No biggie. Do you and don’t worry about anyone else.

[@iangarza990]

:D

[@Cain35]

Exactly

[@marcoscamacho6883]

you got any good spike recommendation for me? Im running the 1600 for sure and I'm looking to do either the 800 or triple jump and long jump. I'm looking at getting the Nike Zoom Victory 5 XC right now, is it a good option?

[@alejandrobarahona2465]

^

[@a.v.3531]

Did you end up buying them? I want to get them but don’t know how well they’ll do. Would you recommend them? Any pros and cons?

[@milkmanjeff2367]

@@a.v.3531 only problems id say with that shoe is that it has a narrow fit from the middle to the toe box other than that they perform pretty well and are very durable. definitely not for wide feet though

[@jackalopegamer954]

Nick if you ever need to test some nike air zoom victorys I have some just come to my house and you can test them but they might be to small 🙂

[@antonionieto7332]

yo i have air zoom victories size 9 but im usually a 9.5 but the 9 fits really good

[@ThatOneGuy-ll9vu]

good to hear i just ordered some not too long ago and looking forward to using them this summer track season

[@theohiogamer4897]

I really love track and I run a 800. Hey, nick is a 2:15 good for a 14 year old?

[@WAGP.]

That’s pretty good man

[@djdakid0651]

Good compared to where I just started I’m gonna run the 800 for the first time for the spring season,I ran a time trial yesterday and got a 2:40 so compared to where I am you’re doing pretty well

[@WAGP.]

@@djdakid0651 whats your age? If you don’t mind me asking

[@foreverhere4766]

That's a solid time for a 14 year old, I am also 14 and my PR is 2:08. I was running 2:15 a week before I did a 2:08.

[@WAGP.]

@@foreverhere4766 y’all on something I swear. I’m 17 and I barely broke the 2:10 mark

[@jonathanwiggins7017]

I'm trying to decide what spikes to use for my sophmore collegiate cross country season. Last season I raced the 8k in an old pair of vaporfly next % i had and they did ok but i felt illegitimate since they werent in spikes and on some turns and terrains the shoes obviously didnt perform well. Any ideas?

[@lukezobrist6760]

Most of our guys wear Nike matumbo 3s although they are a track spike. The Cross Country specific are the Nike Victory XC 5. Either one should be good. I use the matumbos but I might get the Vic XCs soon.

[@andrewsteavpack9079]

Depending on what region you’re in you can wear a track spike meant for 3200 or longer events typically a 4 spike design. The hoka spikes have interested me, Nike makes a long event spike and the Brooks Wire model replacement would all do well for grassy courses. I would not use a spike if you have lots of paved or rocky courses, bc the benefit will be minimal but increases chance of wiping out and just pressure points.

[@jonathanwiggins7017]

@@lukezobrist6760 I have a pair of matumbos I use for track but I worry about cracking the spike plate in a cross country race

[@jonathanwiggins7017]

@@andrewsteavpack9079 most of the courses are very grasses with minimal pavement across the board. I believe only one course really had any pavement. What hoka or brooks spikes would you suggest? I raced in the xc victory 5 a few times in high school and I never raced well in them, I feel like I need more cushion then what those provide

[@andrewsteavpack9079]

@@jonathanwiggins7017 I’ve personally ran in the Brooks Wire on grassy courses and I’ve liked them for that. But the Hoka Speed Evo spikes and Nike Spike Flat look like they would possibly be better, the Adidas Avanti possibly too. I’d see what your teammates use and what they would suggest though. I personally think track spikes are more effective on grass courses than an XC spike though. XC spikes are definitely better on more uneven or rocky courses

[@SimeonGTA]

Can you name some sprint spikes please. And i dont know how the plate breakes?

[@mikewazowski3201]

Dragonfly fam where you at?!!

[@isaiahstrauel3885]

Right here!

[@adrianbento3298]

Here

[@beastok3148]

hey nick i wanna know how to break 5 in the mile if you could help?

[@EzzUp]

Believe in yourself

[@matissjanisplatacis3960]

i dont think he reads comments, you should text him. He has his phone number in a video, I dont remember which one though.

[@kewrysberroa1874]

he's talked about this, look at the 5:20 mile video I think

[@nascarnick1026]

I think the best way is to run faster but training could help

[@dylandixon4058]

It comes with practice. I broke 5 for the first time by picking a guy in my race that i knew was going to run a 4:50 and just matched his moves and followed him the whole way not sure if that will help you

[@willgriesmer105]

launch’s are a great shoe

[@lukeslitlife727]

hi will

[@willgriesmer105]

@@lukeslitlife727 hi luke

[@rongronq]

lmao the fact that yall r arguing abt the trump flag is cute

[@stevocanuck]

Air zooms are sold out everywhere bruh

[@ronjist]

Hey Nick, I am 13 and not on twitter but I have a question for you. I started running recently, time trailing about three times a day but I injured my knee and need to rest. What exercises can I do to maintain the progress that I have made in the mile and continue building my stamina. If I can.

[@ronjist]

I meant Instagram.

[@chuarh7393]

U time trial for a mile 3 times a day? Are u out of your mind?

[@KornDoesStuff]

this guy time trials three times a day... dude turn that down to less than three per month

[@icushfu732]

You need a training plan, you should only be time trialing at most once a week if not racing.

[@bradley557]

Hey man, I know this is a year later but I can give you some advice: When you do the mile, you need to develop a training plan. Timer trials are only reserved for special times, and should only really be done if you need a certain time.

[@markking8801]

Best for 5-10000?

[@Notnotcam]

Nike dragonfly for sure

[@markking8801]

@@Notnotcam Just wish I could find a pair I've tried the world literally

[@One_Track_Mind]

trump flag in the background 🤨

[@jacobdelagarza5149]

just stop

[@CoReOmega]

trump flag in the background 🤨

[@nolanavelitre2355]

trump flag in the background 🤨

[@trevorstratton5478]

Trump flag in the background 😁😂

[@coryinthehood1005]

trump flag in the background 🤨

[@kontrackandfield8506]

Cool video! I also make running videos!

[@GabrielMartinez-ed6xg]

Trevor has a nice flag

[@stevenherrera4170]

Romans 10:9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

[@realfarmer21]

Amen

[@westonwise3033]

you just need to hit your 1:15 each lap

[@hansbuhr7933]

-1sec

[@nolanavelitre2355]

1:09?

[@outdoorxplained518]

The flag😑

[@shrek2534]

The flag 😩👌

[@iangarza990]

the flag😄😋😌

[@raymundogonzalez4963]

Lets goo baby Trump 2024!

[@notjesuss120]

the trump flag 😐

[@fernandolopez7931]

Damn them food and gas prices looking kinda high now don't know why?😐

[@evandonahue5456]

🥩 BEEF!

[@Rossi_dude]

@@cooperramos2700 inflation, lack of people who want to get jobs bc biden keeps giving out stimulus when it is no longer nessesary. Gas was going up well before the pipeline got shut down. And it will continue to go up once gas is back in stations bc Bidens policy's are really really bad

[@aisstunna2999]

who cares, this is a running channel not a politics channel

[@jacobdelagarza5149]

really dude who cares

[@stevespyder]

On the track, mile or more I just wear racing flats, easier on the legs.

[@icushfu732]

Well yes, but the point of race day isn’t to be comfortable

[@stevespyder]

@@icushfu732 there is a difference between being uncomfortable and wearing shoes that might injure you. all my spike shoes are meant for sprints. do not have the funds for a pair just for middle distance. I double up my high jump shoes for javelin use.

[@daxdaley2554]

The flag😍

[@thesurfnate90]

Trump supporters out here running 2:17... Biden bros be breaking 2

[@bradley557]

Kanye bros be breaking 1:50

[@TMALGoated]

Bud is mad over a flag

[@Zeuskazoo]

First!

[@God-cm5xs]

0:25 Nick the background is disgusting for the guy talking

[@coryinthehood1005]

Triggered over a flag bruh chill out man

[@God-cm5xs]

@@coryinthehood1005 not triggered. It’s just appalling to show support for a loser who’s a very bad man (2 rights don’t make a wrong) and a criminal who is soon to be imprisoned if he doesn’t die first.

[@arogueburrito]

@@God-cm5xs funny takes

[@flip034]

@@God-cm5xs it’s not a stick, don’t take it up the ass so hard

[@addisonalsobrook8929]

its a free country let him do what he wants

[@king_tom308]

First view!

[@JAS-3030]

The trump flag😕

[@Cain35]

If I saw a rainbow flag I wouldn’t say boo because people are entitled to their opinions

[@dannym1642]

@@Cain35 that's fax

[@insanity0854]

Fax I don’t like the trump flag but It shouldn’t bother me or anybody else, still seems like a good guy