The 10 Best Track Spikes for Sprinters

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Spike Lead The 10 Best Track Spikes for Sprinters

In a sport where a fraction of a second could mean the difference between first and third place, runners need all the help they can get from their shoes to perform at top speed on the track. With Track & Field being such a global phenomenon, it’s no surprise that footwear brands offer a wide range of track spikes for athletes to choose from. But the truth of the matter remains that choosing isn’t always that easy.

While they may all look the same to the untrained eye, track spikes come in a variety of shapes and fits depending on distance. If you’re a long distance runner, you’ll want a flat, more durable spike that can go the distance (literally). However, sprinting is all about going short distances in the fastest time possible. This means sprint spikes need a more aggressive profile that can handle tremendous stress as you shoot out of the blocks towards that finish tape.

Being the performance footwear junkies that we are, we’ve put together a list of the 10 Best Spikes for Sprinters that are available today. If you’re a middle or long distance runner, not to worry, we’re working on a list for you too.

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  • richard spam

    typo … prime accellerator, not “price accellerator”

  • Joe Black

    Sorry but the Adizero Prime(Special edition “Red” or the new “yellow”) with the carbon plate and 99g weight each shoe should be on this list. In my opinion it should be Nr.1

  • louw booyjens

    i’m a 100m and 200m sprinter. can you give me more info about the Nike Zoom Ja Fly

  • B Stinson

    Nike Zoom Ja Fly should be the no1 imo! The new superfly’s are over the top, they’re not way as functional as the zoom JA’s are! Although, the new zoom JA’s aren’t way as good as the old ones. Imo the old zoom JA’s are THE best sprinting spikes, ever. Good alternative are the Li-Ning Power Pool’s (by the same designers as the Nike spikes, or so i’ve heard…)