Designed for elite long-distance track athletes, the Nike ZoomX Dragonfly 2 offers unparalleled propulsion and energy return to shave precious seconds off your race times. While optimized for competitive track use, its specialized design means it is not intended for everyday training on varied surfaces.
Full-Length ZoomX Foam: Experience Nike's lightest and most resilient foam, providing maximum energy return with every stride, crucial for long-distance events.
New Carbon Flyplate: A lighter, more responsive, and durable carbon plate engineered for a powerful, propulsive feel that drives you forward.
Enhanced Stability Design: Features a wider base and an elevated big-toe side platform, ensuring greater stability through straightaways and around curves.
Engineered Mesh Upper: Offers superior breathability and a conforming fit, creating a "disappearing sensation" for ultimate comfort over distance.
Four-Spike Traction Pattern: The revised spike plate with a four-spike configuration provides reliable grip and optimized traction on the track.
Athlete Validated: Developed and refined with feedback from top athletes, ensuring peak performance for the biggest competitions.
Exceptional energy return and propulsion from ZoomX foam and carbon flyplate.
Enhanced stability crucial for track running, especially on bends.
Lightweight and breathable design for long-distance comfort.
Improved durability and responsiveness of the new carbon plate.
Optimized traction with a refined four-spike pattern.
Validated by elite athletes for top-tier competitive performance.
Highly specialized for track use, not suitable for road or trail running.
Durability may be compromised if used on inappropriate surfaces.
Requires maintenance for spikes (checking tightness, replacing).
Stiff feel due to carbon plate may require a break-in period for some users.
Not ideal for short-distance sprints where different spike characteristics are preferred.
Exceptional energy return and propulsion from ZoomX foam and carbon flyplate.
Enhanced stability crucial for track running, especially on bends.
Lightweight and breathable design for long-distance comfort.
Improved durability and responsiveness of the new carbon plate.
Optimized traction with a refined four-spike pattern.
Validated by elite athletes for top-tier competitive performance.
Highly specialized for track use, not suitable for road or trail running.
Durability may be compromised if used on inappropriate surfaces.
Requires maintenance for spikes (checking tightness, replacing).
Stiff feel due to carbon plate may require a break-in period for some users.
Not ideal for short-distance sprints where different spike characteristics are preferred.
The Nike ZoomX Dragonfly 2 is engineered to excel in long-distance track events, from 800m up to 10,000m and steeplechasers. The combination of full-length ZoomX foam and the responsive carbon flyplate delivers a noticeable propulsive feel, helping you maintain speed and conserve energy throughout your race.
Starting Line: The stable base and elevated toe platform ensure a solid foundation for explosive starts.
Straights: The ZoomX foam and carbon plate work in harmony to provide a springy, energy-returning ride, encouraging consistent pacing.
Bends: The enhanced stability design helps maintain control and confidence when cornering at high speeds, reducing energy wasted on maintaining balance.
Finishing Kick: The lightweight build and propulsive feel aid in delivering a strong finish, even when fatigued.
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1500m
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10,000m
Steeplechase
This spike is built for competition. Its conforming fit and engineered mesh upper ensure breathability and comfort over sustained efforts, allowing you to focus purely on your performance. It's a tool designed to give you every possible advantage when competing at the highest level.
Spike Insertion: Your Nike ZoomX Dragonfly 2 typically comes with spikes and a spike wrench. Carefully insert each spike into the designated receptacles on the spike plate.
Tighten Spikes: Use the provided spike wrench to gently turn each spike clockwise until snug. Do not overtighten, as this can strip the spike receptacle or damage the plate.
Check Fit: Before training or racing, try on the spikes with your preferred running socks to ensure a secure, comfortable fit. The conforming fit should feel like a second skin.
Surface: These spikes are designed exclusively for synthetic track surfaces. Using them on roads, grass, or other hard surfaces will accelerate wear on the spikes and the shoe itself, and can also lead to injury.
Spike Type: Most track spikes use 1/4 inch (6mm) pyramid spikes, which are generally suitable for all-weather tracks. Always check local track regulations for permitted spike length and type.
Cleaning: After use, gently brush off any dirt or debris from the upper and spike plate using a soft brush. For stubborn dirt, wipe with a damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid harsh chemicals.
Drying: Allow the spikes to air dry completely at room temperature. Do not use direct heat sources like radiators or tumble dryers, as this can damage the materials.
Storage: Store your spikes in a cool, dry place, ideally in a shoe bag, to protect them from dust and physical damage. Keep them away from direct sunlight.
Spike Inspection: Regularly check that spikes are clean and securely tightened. Replace worn or damaged spikes to maintain optimal traction.