Title: 8 Tips for Selecting Track Spikes - Freelap USA
Headings: 8 Tips for Selecting Track Spikes
8 Tips for Selecting Track Spikes
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Content: The spikes should be no more roomy than trainers, but the athlete’s toes should be able to move and not feel pinched or cramped against the front of the shoe. Socks or Without
Decide whether the spikes will be used with or without socks. Again, this is another point of contention across the board for elite level athletes. There are some athletes that will claim that wearing track spikes without socks gives them a better feel for the track and makes the feet lock in the shoes a bit better. Others will wear socks to avoid potential issues with blisters or friction burns. The choice is fairly inconsequential, as Olympic medals have been won by both camps. It’s a good idea to decide whether the spikes will be worn with socks or not before making a decision on sizing, because even the thinnest pair of sports socks can change the fitment of the track spikes. Running specialty stores should have some ultra-thin nylons for trying on footwear without socks. If socks are worn for racing, the same pair should be used when trying on for fit. Break In
Be sure to break in the track spikes before racing in them.