Title: The History of Track Spikes
Headings: The History of Track Spikes
The History of Track Spikes
At the Start
Race for Improvement
Rounding the Turn
Further Reading

Content: Tartan: dull needle spikes that are around 1/4″, these are most used on certain rubber tracks
These spikes are screwed in the holes at the bottom of the shoes so they can be replaced as they wear down, or as conditions change from racing venue to racing venue. As for the shoes, sprinters track spikes are ultra-lightweight with very little heel protection since sprinters run on their toes. Long distance runners, however, need a little more protection, so their spikes have studier heels. In addition, track spikes can vary in fit, flexibility and even the number of spikes in the bottom depending on which event an athlete competes in. Of course, just as with all gear elite athletes now wear, the shoes and spikes are scientifically honed to help the runner gain fractions of seconds. Athletic shoes are a $75 billion market with American consumers responsible for $14 billion of that. What part track spikes play in that is hard to pinpoint, but with millions of athletes from young to old competing in the sport, there seems to be a lot of gold in those silver tips. Please share this article so others may benefit. Further Reading
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8 Tips for Selecting Track Spikes
History of Track Spikes
Track Shoe History
The History of Running Shoes
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Adi Dassler’s First Shoes: