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The spikes dig into earth and so give better traction.

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Q: Why are athletes wear shoes which have spikes on them.?
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Do athletes have special shoes?

Yes they wear shoes with spikes at the bottom of it.


How is modern Olympic high jump different to ancient high jump?

they have different bars and mats and also the athletes wear spikes on their shoes. Back then they diddn't have spikes on their shoes US Athlete Dick Fosbury was no flop......


Why do athletes wear spikes shoe?

because to get the grip


What field event do the athletes wear spiked shoes that have spikes in the heels?

There are spiked heels in javelin boots and on the take-off shoe in high jump.


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.


Can you race in track shoes without the spikes?

Yes you can run in track shoes without the spikes but, I think that you should have spikes at the bottom of your track shoes because if you have the spikes then you can run faster than you would without them. Track and Field athletes that run during the indoor season run with studs, also known as blanks, in their shoes so as to not ruin the shoe or the track. They still choose to wear their spike shoes do to the lightweight nature of the shoe and the fact that they are accustomed to running in them. However, it is not recommended to wear stud/blanks on outdoor tracks.


How do the studs on the football boots and the spikes on running shoes help the athletes?

increase friction


Why spikes are provided on the soles of the shoes of athletes?

Sports shoes have different treads to provide grip depending on what terrian they are being used on. For example: Soccer shoes have studs in the bottom to provide grip in the slippery mud etc.


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.


Does Tiger Woods wear steel spikes in his golf shoes?

No he doesn't not anymore.


Why mountainers wear shoes with spikes?

Spikes or "crampons" are only fitted to the shoes and used when mountaineers climb so high that they encounter ICE on the ground on the mountain. The spikes dig into the ice and stop the mountaineers feet slipping.


Why do mountainer wear spikes shoes?

Spikes or "crampons" are only fitted to the shoes and used when mountaineers climb so high that they encounter ICE on the ground on the mountain. The spikes dig into the ice and stop the mountaineers feet slipping.