What spikes can be used for track season and cross? I know the plates are different with the plastic and rubber sole but whats the difference. I have a pair of New Balance LDS 1005 that I was thinking of running in and a pair of Nike Lanang. Just looking for some imput.
I ran in the new balance lds 1000s for several cross seasons - these are pretty much the same as the 1005s (older version). For the majority of courses, cross country spikes serve no purpose. The only time I see the rubber sole being useful is if there's a lot of rocks or gravel on the course. For grass, track spikes are ideal.
If there's rock/ asphalt then cross country spikes are best as the plate won't be trashed. Also the upper can be tougher and they sometimes give more support over the really uneven ground. If you have an all grass course then track spikes are lighter, and you might prefer them though the actual difference will be minimal, especially with XC spikes like the nike forever or asics dirt dog ii. I think milers/ lanangs are good for XC with the 'aggressive' plate and 6 pins.