Title: Track & Field Spikes – Track Cleats | Fleet Feet
Headings: Best Track and Cross Country Spikes
Best Track and Cross Country Spikes
Buyers Guide | Fleet Feet
What You Need To Know About Spikes
Cross Country Race Shoes
Men's | Nike Zoom Rival XC
$65
Saucony Kilkenny XC Spike
$60
Men's | New Balance XC5K v5
$125
Men's | New Balance XC Seven v3
$70
Nike Zoom Victory XC 5
$110
Long Distance Track Spikes
Nike Zoom Victory 3
$125
New Balance LD5K v7
$120
Men's | Saucony Endorphin 3
$120
Women's | New Balance LD5000 v6
$120
Women's | Nike Rival D 10
$65
Men's | HOKA ONE ONE Rocket LD
$80
Mid-Distance Track Spikes
New Balance MD500 v7
$70
Men's | Saucony Vendetta 3
$65
Men's | HOKA ONE ONE Rocket MD
$80
Men's | New Balance MD800v7
$120
Men's | Saucony Ballista MD
$90
Nike Zoom D
$90
Sprinting Track Spikes
Women's | Saucony Spitfire 5
$65
Men's | New Balance Vazee Verge
$110
Men's | Nike Zoom Superfly Elite
$150
New Balance SD100 v3
$70
Men's | Saucony Showdown 5
$110
Nike Zoom Ja Fly 3
$125
Field Spikes

Content: Look for something with fewer spikes and more cushion to support your foot as you race. Find yourself jumping and throwing? Spikes designed for field events will support your foot and ankle through all your twist and turns while giving you the grip you need to perform your best on meet day. Learn more about what makes the best spikes for your event, on or off the track, and pick the best ones for your style and speed: [This page is part of our Best Running Shoes Guide 2021]
What You Need To Know About Spikes
Understanding how spikes help your performance will help you pick the best pair for your race. A good rule of thumb: the longer the distance, the fewer spikes in the spike plate. Cross country and long distance track spikes typically have four or five spikes, while sprinting and mid-distance spikes can range from six to eight spikes, which provides the extra grip needed to generate top speeds. Depending on the surface you race on, you’ll want to choose the appropriate spike length so you don’t find yourself carrying extra turf with you on the cross country course, or sliding around an indoor track. Quarter (¼) inch spikes are usually a safe go-to for track and cross country races.