I want to get some new spikes for track this year. I am looking into multi-event spikes (Saucony velocity MP or Nike Rival Multi). I do 400 - 1600, besides that I do hurdles, pole vault, and triple jump (mostly just to kill time between other events). Is it worth it to get multi spikes or would I be better served getting distance spikes or even xc spikes (to use once that time rolls around)?
All opinions and feedback are welcome
cheapskate distance/occasional jumper wrote:
I want to get some new spikes for track this year. I am looking into multi-event spikes (Saucony velocity MP or Nike Rival Multi). I do 400 - 1600, besides that I do hurdles, pole vault, and triple jump (mostly just to kill time between other events). Is it worth it to get multi spikes or would I be better served getting distance spikes or even xc spikes (to use once that time rolls around)?
All opinions and feedback are welcome
It's a pain, and expensive, to haul around a set of spikes/ shoes for each event. One option is to buy a J- heel cup, which has spikes and straps around the heel of your takeoff foot. This allows you to use your running spikes for the TJ/LJ/PV/ HJ and even JAV. Just remember to take it off before running!
Talk to your coach,
You should probably have close to specific shoes for any event you can qualify for championships or score points at invites.
If you are just jumping to kill time, then it is completely up to you on if you want to buy a second pair of spikes.
Also you should not leave your spikes on between events, its not really that good for your feet.
just buy distance spikes and wear those for all
cheapskate distance/occasional jumper wrote:
I want to get some new spikes for track this year. I am looking into multi-event spikes (Saucony velocity MP or Nike Rival Multi). I do 400 - 1600, besides that I do hurdles, pole vault, and triple jump (mostly just to kill time between other events). Is it worth it to get multi spikes or would I be better served getting distance spikes or even xc spikes (to use once that time rolls around)?
All opinions and feedback are welcome
Big picture, I always say track is crazy cheap compared to every other sport there is. Just get both shoes, I would not wear multis for distance. I am not aware of what Hurdles400 mentioned. Just get both, you deserve it. Hockey skates are $1K. 2 pair of shoes are your biggest expense for track. <300$
Also, I find that depending on your age kids (boys) grow out of their dragons constantly, you might ask if anyone has a pair if $ is tight.