Nike Zoom Rival SD 2 review

Who should buy the Nike Zoom Rival SD 2

The Nike Zoom Rival SD 2 is a track and field shoe that is designed to be best suited for:

• entry-level track athletes
• glide and rotational movements
• athletes in shot put, discus, and javelin, and hammer, and weight throw events

Updates to the Nike Zoom Rival SD 2 

• Some refinements have been done to the shoe to enhance its quality and to power your performance. 
• Newly contoured design of its BRS 1000 rubber outsole to deliver better surface traction. 
• EVA midsole for a lightweight cushioning and a protective layer of the shoe to prevent dirt and debris from entering.

Secure lockdown to the foot

The Nike Zoom Rival SD 2 is available in unisex sizing, following men’s sizing scheme. Thus, female athletes are advised to go 1.5 sizes down in order to get the perfect fit and sizing. 

The synthetic leather upper of the shoe gives a secure lockdown to the foot. Meanwhile, the lace-up closure system of the shoe gives it an adjustable and comfortable fit. Wrapping the midfoot section is the shoe’s support strap. 

Zoom Rival SD 2 delivers excellent traction

Acting as the protective layer of the Nike Zoom Rival SD 2 is its BRS 1000 carbon rubber with a contoured design. It provides durability for an extended life span of the shoe and it also secures excellent traction on varied surfaces.

In the medial forefoot of the platform is its pivot point. This is added in order to permit ease of rotation. 

Lightweight yet durable cushioning

Engineered for flexibility and unrestricted foot movements, flex grooves are furnished to the outsole which are strategically placed at the heel and forefoot.

For the Nike Zoom Rival SD 2’s midsole, an EVA foam is embedded, providing a lightweight yet durable cushioning. This complements the shoe’s promise of comfort. This material is also found in the Adidas Distancestar.

Protection from dirt and debris

The synthetic leather upper of the Zoom Rival SD 2 provides contoured support to the foot. It is configured to give it protection from dirt and debris while securing in-shoe comfort.

In some sections of the shoe, an open mesh is utilized in order to increase the breathability of the foot chamber. 

Allows air-flow in the toe box

Some perforations are also incorporated into the toe box in order to further increase the shoe’s ventilation.

One of the things that athletes have to consider when getting a pair of shoes is the security it offers. That is why the Nike Zoom Rival SD 2 is locked down with 2 closure systems. 

Nike Zoom Rival SD 2 offers an adjustable fit

The first closure system is the traditional lacing system employed by the shoe. It gives an adjustable fit and prevents premature removal of the shoe. Second, a support strap runs across the midfoot further locking down the foot unto the midsole. 

Lastly, rubber toe tips are supplemented to the shoe in order to maintain durability during planting and forward movements.