Our verdict
Meant for competitive cross country athletes, the New Balance XC5K v5 ticks all the boxes of a reliable spike. XC runners who tried this spike said that the shoe is great and comfortable fresh out of the box. It also gives a glove-like fit while securing the foot which gives a stable ride. Although it is less popular than XC shoes from Nike, it doesn't fall short of performance.
Pros
- Grippy spikes
- Efficient traction
- Doesn't feel intrusive
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- Corrects stride
- Lockdown fit
Cons
- Tight fit
- Restrictive on wider feet
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The New Balance XC5K v5 is a grippy and high-performance spike best suited for:
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Cross-country runners praise the New Balance XC5K v5 as it provides efficient traction on mud and gravel.
They also say that it doesn't feel intrusive on harder terrain. It provides a sufficient amount of flex and rebound.
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The semi-rigid spike plate keeps the foot stable on speedy runs through dirt and while cornering.
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Unlike its track spike brother, the New Balance LD5000, the XC5K v5 comes with a more rugged design.
The new upgrades give added protection and durability. These help XC runners perform better on a wider range of cross-country course surfaces.
Promotes forefoot strike
Athletes like how the shoe "gets you up on your toes" and helps maintain the correct stride throughout the course.
No foot sliding has been reported as the Burgundy locks the foot down securely.
Quite hard to put on
Some reviewers find the Burgundy section of the shoe too snug for their liking and restrictive on wider feet.
It also makes the shoe quite hard to put on. For wider feet, advised one tester, it is best to go up a full size.
Adequate cushioning
Found in the underfoot is a thin layer of foam that offers adequate cushioning that protects the runner from hard surfaces, without adding any unnecessary weight to the shoe.
Also integrated into the thin, responsive midsole is a forefoot plate that augments the protection, while allowing the runner for a springier ride.
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The outsole of the XC5K V5 has multidirectional spikey rubber teeth along with 5-spike receptacles, which are responsible for reliable traction on a variety of surfaces.
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New Balance XC5K v5 offers a foot-wrapping feel
Finally, one professional reviewer wrote that if this speed-seeking spike fits your foot – and this wasn’t the case for all who tried it – the foot-wrapping feel is amazingly secure and comfortable.
As a competitive XC Summer offered by New Balance, it hits a solid spot of cushioning and explosiveness for cross-country athletes.
