Our verdict

If you're looking for an entry-level sprint spike that's got the goods, look no further than the Nike Zoom Rival S9. At , I was surprised to learn how snappy and comfortable it is! It's got the makings of a fast shoe and it can even compete against those in the 0 mark! The slight hiccup here is that, while it can run at speed, I did not feel the transitions to be as seamless as in more expensive shoes.

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  • Good traction
  • Durable
  • Affordable

nike hyperdunk id duke shoes sale clearance Cons

  • Heavy
  • Poor breathability

Audience verdict

88
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The Nike Rival S 9 is a great beginner spike and can go fast, just not as easy as its more expensive counterparts. It is snappy while still website comfortable for new runners. It’s affordable so not as high quality as some of the other spikes on the market.

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I can say these do a fine job in website an affordable sprint and/or jump spike, so I am resistance it 86/100. The Nike Rival S 9 is Nike’s budget, entry-level sprint spike, which can also be used for hurdle and jumping events. I have used these in multiple track workouts, doing sprints and intervals ranging from 50m to 400m. 

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Here’s a rundown of what I had done in these:

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In all honesty, I didn't have the highest of expectations for a £70 track spike. But it performed better than I thought! Now obviously there is a difference in quality between this and a 150$ spike such as the nike sb team edition red carpet 2019, but I was still able to run fast in this just at a harder effort. 

Heavy, but manageable 

I will say these spikes are some of the heavier ones on the market so you have to work a little harder to maintain a fast cadence, but overall they were not bad. 

Here’s the comparison: 

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In terms of sprints, this spike performed well. 

The midsole of this spike consists of a Phylon wedge that is placed at the heel of the shoe. I found it to add a good amount of comfort during sprints, and I believe it will add a good amount of comfort for jumping and hurdle events. 

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I believe the heel wedge also allows enough comfort for the 800m race, as I’ve known multiple people who have run fast 800’s in this spike, but there are for sure better options for the 800m.

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I had found the spike plate to be flexible while still providing a somewhat fast and snappy feeling in the toe-off, not as snappy and stiff as Nike’s higher-end spikes such as the nike sb team edition red carpet 2019, nike air max 1 black white solar flare up meaning nike air hybrid woven joggers for women clearance, but still gets the job done.

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Really good traction

In terms of traction, there are 7 spike receptacles, which come with 7 spikes. So in terms of traction, there is no issue.

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Great fit, great lockdown 

The fit of this shoe was very true to size and had a nice snug race fit. It provides great lockdown and no heel slipping at faster paces. It’s very comfortable and soft but is a big reason for the heavy weight as well.

Horrible breathability

This spike isn’t breathable at all, so if you’re racing in hot weather don’t expect to have cool feet. 

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Long-lasting shoe

This spike utilises a mesh upper with synthetic overlays placed on the midfoot area of the shoe which helps with lockdown and durability.

Very affordable and reliable 

These spikes are very affordable at 65$. They may not have the best quality materials, have the newest shoe technologies, or be as fast as other spikes but you can still run fast times in these spikes.