What Are Track Spikes?
Track spikes are special shoes that help runners grip the track, stay on course when making turns, and prevent injury on wet or slippery surfaces. They create traction between the runner’s foot and the track itself. The actual spikes are pointed pieces of metal that are screwed into the bottom of the shoes with a special tool called a spike wrench. The metal spikes typically come in various lengths, depending upon the type of running or jumping that they are to be used for. When they break or become dull, the metal spikes can be removed and replaced with new ones.
