RUBY: The comfort and cushioning of the Brooks Draft XC complements the aggressive 6-pin spike plate for a faster and more responsive feel. It isn’t the fastest shoe out there, but if someone looks at my spikes and sees zombies, I’m in their head. MERCER: The Brooks Draft XC is what cross country needed this year: a fun shoe that’s available in a wide range of sizes at a fair price. Shop Draft XC – Unisex Brooks Draft XC Conclusion Personally, I’m cool with the white design. For what it’s worth, XC shoes are getting dirty and muddy no matter their color, but for some, it’s a big turnoff. RUBY: This shoe is white in a sport synonymous with mud and dirt. I’ve seen similarly exposed plastic on other spikes bend inward and block the hole entirely, making the shoe worthless. The plastic on the outside is exposed, so running on concrete with blanks in the wells gives less grip and some slippage on the roads. I wish the rubber was dialed back a bit to get closer to that ideal 6 oz range for an XC spike. Brooks perfected the widths of each area of this shoe, increasing stability and grip on uneven XC surfaces. It sports a secure lockdown but is roomy enough for toes to splay, and a single-layer vamp mesh upper offers breathability and good drainage. Unlike most spikes, I really like the fit of the Draft XC. That’s a big bonus after races when you’ve got cold, wet, muddy feet and you want to get your spikes off ASAP. Speedier recovery means getting back to training faster and performing better at the next race.Ī small feature that shouldn’t be overlooked, the heel webbing makes this shoe easy to put on and take off. For athletes who race in spikes often, like HS and college runners, the Brooks Draft XC can be a game-changer. However, my legs felt fresh and spry after a 6K cross country race. Usually, distance running in spikes leaves your calves and Achilles feeling beat up and bruised for days after a race. The BioMoGo cushioning makes for a soft and responsive ride. RUBY: These spikes are actually comfortable. One more shoutout to Thomas for going crazy on my pair, they’re definitely turning heads. I can’t wait to see what people do with their spikes. Allowing runners to put their own special touch on their shoes elevates cross country as a sport. I’m a big fan of the artistic freedom that Brooks promotes on the Draft XC with the ability to draw on them.
TRACK SPIKE DRAWING PLUS
The rugged outsole is a huge plus and provides a lot of traction along rougher trails and solid grip on roads. The midsole definitely saves your legs when it comes down to that final mile. The Draft XC features Brooks’ popular BioMoGo foam for a softer feel than spikes like the Nike Victory XC. While the track has evolved with the times to include more cushion underfoot, XC has yet to adapt with a sliver of EVA still the standard.
If the plastic material wasn’t there, this shoe would look like melting ice cream. The mesh upper is borderline sloppy but provides great breathability. Think of the difference between the Clifton to the Clifton Edge. In contrast, the Draft XC features a wide, chunky base which is really helpful when running over rough roots and rocks. MERCER: Most racing shoes out there are narrow as leaving many people to feel a bit cramped like our wonderful reviewer Wide Foot Jarrett. But this one is a different beast, with cushion for days and a drawable upper, Brooks is onto something here. In my experience, spikes normally resemble a few pins screwed into a hard plate with an upper attached. RUBY: After getting over the shock of a white cross country spike, I was surprised by how cushioned the Draft XC is. Shoutout to Thomas for going absolutely nuts on these. It’s a breath of fresh air in the XC spike game, with a very soft underfoot and a comfortable mesh upper that you can draw on. MERCER: The Brooks Draft XC is the latest cross country spike in the brand’s lineup.
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