The woven and synthetic upper gives you a secure, lightweight fit and the notched laces decrease the chance of untying mid-race. This also gives you enough grip to get over hurdles quickly. The shockwave pattern on the outsole adds extra traction along the foot where you need it most. The Maxfly provides the traction that you need to go yours fastest with the help of seven removable spikes at the forefoot. The carbon is tuned in the midfoot and heel for a still feel where it is needed so you get a smoother transition from heel to toe. The Maxfly has a full-length carbon plate to give you a propulsive and stable feel as your foot takes off. Plus, lightweight foam at the heel helps cushion your foot without adding weight. There are two cushioned chambers within the air unit for more stability and spring. These short-distance sprint spikes have a Zoom Air unit at the forefoot to give you a light, responsive bounce from the starting blocks to the finish line. You have to question whether some of that can be attributed to the spikes.The finish is only a quick sprint away in the Nike Air Zoom Maxfly. The advantages far outweigh the negatives, and you’ve only got to look at some of the performances of the athletes who have been wearing them this year. If you can justify the price, I think these will be the spikes for you. Overall, the Nike Air Zoom Maxfly is a cracking pair of spikes and, I think, the best on the market for sprints. Conclusion of the Nike Air Zoom Maxfly Review As I said above, I believe that the price tag is justified due to the feeling you get on the track while you’re wearing them. Coming in at £160 as I write this review, They are one of the most expensive pairs of spikes you can buy. Some things to considerĪ few things to consider before you purchase the Nike Air Maxfly are the price. So before making the purchase and spending all that money, definitely check that returns policy from the shop you are buying them from. Where it has deflated meaning on one shoe, the spike plate is noticeably thinner than the other. Having only been on the market for around a year, they are pretty new and haven’t had extensive time to test their durability.īut I have known a few people who have had problems with the yellow compression cushion in the spike plate. The Nike Air zoom Max flies are incredibly light and can easily be used for all sprint events, including hurdles. Nike has done a tremendous job here in terms of using technology to enhance performance on the track. You feel like you have a lot of spring in your stride whenever you wear them. The old saying of being on cloud nine has just become a step closer with these spikes. The overall performance of the spikes is something quite remarkable.

The fly weave upper moulds and forms to your foot, creating a snug fit and limiting any unwanted movement but allowing great flexibility for your foot to move in the required position when sprinting. Nike has just paved the way with the spike plate when it comes to pushing back the boundaries of what is possible for sprint spikes. But that is something to consider if you are coming from a pair of sprint spikes that are more aggressive and hold your feet in a specific position. I lean towards more flexible spike plates as I find them more comfortable than rigid ones. I mean that the shoe bends more than most while performing such actions as the drive phase.

The spike plate overall is reasonably flexible. But the overall feel and bounce you get while running is quite remarkable.

It provides an awful lot of response from the floor when you’re running, giving you the feeling of being a loaded spring shooting down the track.īefore trying them on, I was sceptical at first, thinking they couldn’t make that much difference.

Nike has created a cushion section right underneath the ball of your feet. It runs from the very back of the foot to the midsole, where it stops to make room for the compression chamber. The zoom unit comprises a few sections that we’ll go over and point out the advantages and why they have been used.įirst off, the ultralight firm red foam houses the Carbon fibre fly plate. The most recognisable feature of these sprint spikes is the spike plate, so let’s look at the zoom unit as it’s called.

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