NIKE DRAGONFLY VS £50 RUNNING SHOE | IS IT REALLY WORTH IT?! - Pro:Direct Running

Aug 13, 2025

Intro

This is a quick summary of NIKE DRAGONFLY VS £50 RUNNING SHOE | IS IT REALLY WORTH IT?! from Pro:Direct Running. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workout today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points

A 4 × 1200 m track session was run in four different Nike shoes to compare speed and feel.
Revolution 6 (≈£50) is a budget entry‑level shoe; Pegasus 38 is a reliable daily trainer; Vaporfly Next% 2 is a carbon‑plate race‑day shoe (illegal for track racing due to >25 mm stack); Dragonfly is a lightweight, partial‑plate spike designed for middle‑distance track.
Dan’s 1200 m times show clear speed gains: Revolution 6 – 3:36, Pegasus 38 – 3:26, Vaporfly – 3:18, Dragonfly – 3:13‑3:14 (≈20 s faster than the budget shoe).
The video explains how the carbon plate and Zoom‑X foam combine for a “rolling” feel and how the spike plate adds traction on the track.

Workout Example

Warm‑up: easy jog + dynamic drills (10‑15 min)

4 × 1200 m repeats (track) – change shoes after each rep:
1️⃣ Nike Revolution 6 – 3:36 (≈2:59/km) – feel: cushioned, supportive
2️⃣ Nike Pegasus 38 – 3:26 (≈2:52/km) – feel: slightly heavier mid‑sole, still versatile
3️⃣ Vaporfly Next% 2 – 3:18 (≈2:45/km) – feel: lightweight, carbon plate, rolling fore‑foot
4️⃣ Nike Dragonfly – 3:13‑3:14 (≈2:41/km) – feel: partial composite plate, lightweight, spike traction

Rest: 2‑3 min jog or walk between reps to change shoes.
Cool‑down: easy jog 5‑10 min, stretch.

Feel free to adjust the paces to match your current fitness level.

Closing Note

Give this shoe‑swap interval a try and see how your times change—then customize the paces in the Pacing app to fit your own speed. Have fun testing the shoes and remember to watch the full Pro:Direct Running video for more insights. Happy running!