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Which spikes do You really need ?
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items This list is for track and field athlets, who want to figure out, which Spikes are the best option for their discipline, skill level and running style. If you think, that I have forgot about something, feel free to tell me. Have fun looking through m...
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Sprint spikes
Distance spikes
Allround spikes
Jump spikes
Sprint spikes
Sprinters use special shoes called "sprint spikes" to generate as much force as possible with each stride. These spikes have a heel lift to help you run on your front foot. The sole is stiff, and every top model has a carbon plate.
Not as hard as puma or Adidas but good stability, Perfect for 100-400m sprint and hurdles. They have a strong carbon-plate and the foam is created to give back more of the energy put in the ground. As a good hurdler, I can only recommend the maxfly 2...
Nike Maxfly 2 Leichtathletik-Sprint-Spikes
Super hard and aggressiv Spike, Perfect for 100-200m oder the 110m hurdles if you have a verry good technique
Adidas Adizero Prime SP 4
This spike is very aggressive because the heel is pushed up very strongly and it feels extremely fast, especially in the first few meters. I'm a hurdler, and these shoes are my favourit. I think these shoes help you get more power from your lead leg ...
Puma evoSPEED Sprint Nitro 2
With an verry stiff carbon-plate the nike superfly elite 2 allows you to transfer a lot of your energy. It is the alternativ to the maxfly 2 and often used in training. But it is also a verry good competition spike for beginners and andvanced sprinte...
Nike Superfly Elite 2
The adizero sp 3 is one of the most used Adidas spikes. With the Hard Carbon Plate and his solid Sole it is one of the Most stabel spikes, but still allowes you to put a lot of force into the ground
adidas Mens Adizero Prime Sp 3 Track Shoes
The lightes Sprint Spike by nike, this Spike is verry similar to the Nike superfly except it has no Carbon Plate in the sole so it is better fore your feet and can be used as a training spike for Sprinters.
Nike Zoom Ja Fly 4 Track & Field Sprinting Spikes
Distance spikes
Distance spikes are great in the rain because they give you a lot of traction. They have a soft sole and almost no lift in the heels, but you still have the advantage of the spikes so that you can generate more speed. Remember that 800-meter runners ...
This is one of the best mid-distance spikes out there. The sole isn't stiff, but it does have some heel lift, which makes you want to run fast with your front foot. It's really light and comfortable, but it still feels fast.
Nike Dragonfly 2 Elite "Jakob Ingebrigtsen" Spikes for middle distance
Verry good spike for beginners and advanced middle-distance runners or decathletes who do not want to spend too much on an solid spike for the 1500m.
Nike Zoom Rival Distance Track & Field Langstrecken-Spike
These distance spikes are the equivalent to the maxfly 2 and used by famous professional runners. They are high end distance spikes and definitly good for a Personal Best 😉
Nike Victory 2 Track & Field Langstrecken-Spikes
Allround spikes
The Allrounder is the perfect shoe for beginners. A lot of athletes wear them in training because they're safe and they won't hurt your feet.
It's also listed as a long-distance spike, but it's used for everything from kids to beginners. I actually set my high-jump personal record in it (1.70 m / 15 years old).
adidas Adizero Distancestar Running Shoes Men's
Perfect for beginners or just for training. It has no carbon-plate so there is no good tecnique requierd and it does not lead to injuries.
Nike Zoom Rival Multi
Jump spikes
As a jumper, you want two things from a spike: a lot of force into the ground at takeoff and a stable but fast runway. These spikes are built for these needs
These are the Nike Long Jump spikes. If you're into long jump or the decathlon, but your jumping skills aren't quite up to par, you'll need spikes for the upcoming season. These will be perfect for the job.
Nike Zoom Rival Jump Sprung-Spikes für Leichtathletik
These are the best long jump spikes out there. I love the feeling of these shoes; they're very stable and fit well.
Nike Long Jump Elite Sprung-Spike für Leichtathletik
These are the best pole vault spikes from Nike. A lot of pro athletes use them. If you've got the speed and level on the runway, these are for you.
Nike Pole Vault Elite Track & Field Jumping Spikes