Title: The 10 Best Track Spikes for Sprinters | Complex
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The 10 Best Track Spikes for Sprinters
No. 10 - Nike Zoom Rival S 6
No. 9 - New Balance 400
No. 7 - Asics Japan Lite-Ning 4
No. 6 - Puma Bolt evoSPEED LTD
No. 5 - Mizuno Tokyo 7
No. 4 - Saucony Showdown 2
No. 3 - adidas adiZero Prime Accelerator
No. 2 - Brooks Qw-k
No. 1 - Nike Zoom Superfly R4
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The 10 Best Track Spikes for Sprinters
By Gurvinder Singh Gandu
Feb 21, 2013
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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. RELATED: It’s Gotta Be the Shoes: Every Gold Medal-Winning Track Spike in Olympic 100m History
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