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Whether for track events, field events or combined events, and whether for running, jumping or throwing, Fieldshoes.com guarantees to present to you an array of shoes that you will need to compete for any of these types of competition. The shoes that are being used at track and field are actually called Track Spikes, since these shoes contain spiked soles. But while it’s called as such, shoes that are used for sprinting, distance running, cross country running, and field events actually have certain differences.

Before we proceed to these shoes, you might as well want to gain more knowledge about what Track and Field is all about. The name Track and Field has to do with the venue for the competitions, which is a stadium with an oval running track surrounding a grassy area.

Track and Field is divided into three categories: track events, field events, and combined events. Running, such as sprint, middle distance track event, long distance track event, relays, and hurdling are involved in Track events; while jumping, whether long jump, triple jump, high jump, and pole vault, and as well as throwing, which includes shot put, discus throw, javelin throw, and hammer throw, are part of Field events.

And in these various events, Track Spikes are being used. Track spikes usually have 3 to 11 threaded holes on the forefoot where spikes can be screwed although some spikes already have fixed spikes on the sole. Track spikes that are used for sprinting are often lightweight and have a more aggressive spike plate, so the person could run faster. However, track spikes that are used for distance running have more relaxed plate and heel support and have fewer spikes. There’s also the Cross Country spikes, which contain 6 or less spikes and usually have rubber bottom.

Sprint Track Spike

Distance Track Spike

Cross Country Spikes

Usually, track spikes have taper, which is a design on the shoe where the toe part is pointed up and not touching the ground so as to make the runner run faster with the use of the toes. Sprint spikes are considered as the most aggressive track spike; therefore such has a stronger taper.

Aside from different Track Spikes for different competitions, there are also three different types of spikes: the pyramid, the needle or the pin, and the Christmas tree or the compression tier spike.

Pyramid Spike

Needle Spike

Christmas Tree Spike

Track Spikes are manufactured by various popular brands including Nike, Adidas, Asics, New Balance, Brooks, Saucony, Reebok, and Puma AG. With the information given above, we at Fieldshoes.com aim to feature different track spikes that will cater to your needs.