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What Size Spikes Are for Sprinting?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Timothy Onkst

Track and field athletes need specific shoes for the different track events. For example, sprinting spikes are completely different from the shoes jumpers or distance runners wear. Sprinting spikes are specifically designed to be lightweight and flexible for the speed demands of sprint events.