There was good cushioning and support throughout the spike for middle-distance racing. ... “These are the most comfortable middle-distance spikes I’ve ever worn to race the 800 meters.

Middle-distance spikes fall somewhere in between. ... The right shoe for: Middle-distance racing in hot and humid weather. New Balance MD 800v8. Now 15% Off. $130 $110 at New Balance.

Super shoe tech has made its way to the track. Here’s a roundup of the foam-and-plate super spikes for racing 800m and longer that you may have saw on the feet of Olympians in Tokyo.

Long Distance Spikes (3000m – 10,000m)Vastly different to the sprint spike, ... When racing on the track it is illegal for the pins to be any longer than 6mm.

As “super shoes” continue to change distance-running landscape, some are embracing the new technology, while others have their reservations about whether it is benefitting the sport.

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