To evaluate this crop of spikes while we still work from home, our test team hit our local tracks once the winter’s snow finally melted for speed sessions ranging from 200-meter repeats up to mile-long intervals. Middle-distance spikes fall somewhere in between.Īlthough our 2020 racing season was canceled because of COVID-19, we’re looking ahead to returning to the oval this year. ![]() Distance spikes, on the other hand, have a slight bit of cush under the heel. Sprinters’ spikes run extremely rigid and lack any cushioning but maximize grip so you can go as fast as possible without any slippage. They’re also more specialized than ever, with different shoes catered to sprinters (up to 400 meters), middle-distance runners (generally 400-5,000 meters), and distance runners (1 mile or 5,000 to 10,000 meters). ![]() ![]() Today’s track spikes push the limits on materials and technology, utilizing everything from carbon-fiber plates to Boa lacing systems.
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