Evolution of track spikes

Evolution of track spikes

AW
Published: 03rd February, 2020
Updated: 3rd February, 2025
BY Athletics Weekly

Shoe guru Paul Freary discusses the development of track spikes, examining how far they have come and where they are going

AW's shoe guru Paul Freary considers the current controversy around footwear and discusses the development of track spikes.

In light of the new World Athletics ruling on shoes, he examines how far track spikes have come and where they are going.

Check out his video on the Nike Vaporfly and carbon fibre plated shoes here.

» See the February 6 edition of AW magazine for more on footwear

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