What are the key features that differentiate spike shoes for track and field from regular running shoes?
This page compares 3 key features with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Nike Zoom Rival Sprint Spikes, Saucony Spitfire 5 Spikes, Nike Zoom Ja Fly 4 Spikes. Prices range from £39 to £44. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Spike Number (count) ⇅ | Weight (grams) ⇅ | Sole Stiffness (Nm/degree) ⇅ | Spike Placement (count per shoe) ⇅ | Heel-To-Toe Drop (mm) ⇅ | Midsole Material (text) ⇅ |
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Nike Zoom Rival Sprint Spikes
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£39.09 ≈ | 6 | 174g | 5.4N | Forefoot | 3.3mm | Foam |
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The Nike Zoom Rival Sprint is a sprint spike for 60m to 400m events and hurdles. It combines a lightweight reinforced upper with a snappy 3/4-length plate, six replaceable spikes and a foam midsole, making it suitable for developing and recreational sprinters. ★ Ideal forIts six replaceable forefoot spikes, snappy 3/4-length plate and 3.3mm drop distinguish it from regular running shoes by providing track-specific traction and a forward sprinting position.
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Saucony Spitfire 5 Spikes
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£44.25 ≈ | 7 removable spikes per shoe | 4.2 oz 121 g including spikes | — | Forefoot | — | EVA foam |
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The Saucony Spitfire 5 is a lightweight sprint spike with a 7-pin Pebax plate, removable spikes, a synthetic upper, and a molded quarter cage. It is designed for entry-level and versatile sprinters competing from 60m to 400m. ★ Ideal forIts 7 removable forefoot spikes, Pebax traction plate, 4.2 oz weight, and secure synthetic upper distinguish it from regular running shoes by providing track grip, low weight, and sprint-specific foot lockdown.
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Nike Zoom Ja Fly 4 Spikes
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£44.19 ≈ | 7 removable spikes | 139 g | 15.1 N | — | 0 mm | — |
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The Nike Zoom Ja Fly 4 is a lightweight sprint spike for 60m to 400m events, with a computationally designed hexagonal plate that provides targeted stiffness and seven removable spikes for traction. Its snug woven upper and low-profile, zero-drop design suit sprinters and hurdlers seeking a direct, responsive feel. ★ Ideal forUnlike regular running shoes, it uses a lightweight 139 g build, seven removable spikes, a 15.1 N plate stiffness, and a zero-drop profile to improve grip and power during sprinting.
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