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Its a bad idea. You wouldn't be any faster then with normal shoes the spikes are to small to get grip. Just designed to penitrate rubbery track surface with little effect. Use on grass could break the spikes. Trust me just use cleats.
There are special spike shoes used for grass that javelin throwers use. The spikes can be as long as 1". They are designed to grip the slippery surface of grass/mud. However, they are not designed for the 100m dash.
You really shouldn't. Spikes are made to grip the track and have no support for your feet. Running with them on cement gives you a greater risk of developing shin splints. They also make an annoying noise.
You will ruin your spike shoes by walking/running on cement with them. It wears down the spikes and makes them very hard to get out of the shoes. We have developed a product for the very purpose of allowing the athlete to cross cement or other hard surfaces without damaging the spikes or shoes.
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What surfaces are good for running on with spikes?
There is different types of surfaces for different spikes: track for track spikes cross country for cross country spikes
Will cheap running spikes appropriate for the track?
No they are not available. I would suggest buying a pair of cheap track spikes. A good place to buy track spikes is www.finishline.com. You might even be able to find a coupon.
Where can I find a good pair of Nike track spikes online?
Nike track spikes are available at many locations online. A few of the available websites that carry Nike track spikes are fitnesssports.com, Nike.com and eastbay.com.
What are facts about track?
When you run track a pair of spikes have to be worn.
Do you use all your spikes in your shoes for track or only wear some of them?
Its a thing of preference because not everyone has the same kinds of spikes. I use the outer 6 on my spikes and put a blunt in for the center but some people only have four places to put spikes. See what you like and just go with that
Where can you buy track protectors for spikes?
Yes, Cleatskins makes Trackskins to protect track spikes.
Can Brooks Nerve LD Track Spikes be used for sprinting?
Yes, you probably could use them for sprinting, but if sprinting what you do at every meet, I would suggest getting a pair of sprint spikes.
Can you wear baseball cleats when running track?
Yes, you will need different track shoes and cleats/spikes for different events. The number of spikes, the pattern of spikes and the length of the spikes differs for sprinters, long distance runners and jumpers. If spikes are not used for running the shoes are still different. And throwing shoes do not have spikes and have a smooth sole.
Can track shoes double as street shoes?
it depends on the shoe...track spikes cannot.
What do Spikes do to make you run faster?
it helps you very well because when you are running you are tyring to stay ahead of everybody so you will win so while you run the spikes grab more ground as you run so you can keep a good pace. Also when the track is wet you can't holly run on the track because the ground is to slippery so the track spikes will help you through wet weather.
I have running shoes but I run for a track team now on a all weather track so I am wondering if i should buy some running flats or spikes if not niether and also if i should buy some what type?
In my opinion i would use spikes because they have better traction on tracks and gives you an edge because the are lightweight and in the rain it would help you. But make sure the spikes are water proof. Running Flats may slip on the ground so it is better to use spikes.
Can you use regular track shoes with javelin spikes?
No, I do not recommend using regular track shoes to throw the javelin. Javelin spikes have spikes in the heel as well as the front, so you can plant your block leg without slipping. Generally speaking javelin spike shoes are a heavier shoe. This allows for the much longer spikes. However, some athletes do wear there "regular" spike shoes and purchase a "jav heel" to add the extra much needed spikes in the heels.
