and they're usually divided into sprint spikes and middle/long-distance spikes. Spikes can help improve any runner's ...

Middle Distance Spikes (800m-1500m)The middle distance spike, as you’ve probably guessed, is the ‘half way spike’ between sprint and long distance spikes. The spike plate is slightly firmer ...

Heath says sprinters will likely engage at least three spikes at any one time, ideally more. Nike also features a long-distance Dragonfly shoe and marathon runners will use the spikeless Alphafly 3.