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The Best Track Running Spikes 2024

Get ready for a summer of speed!

If you’re looking to excel on the track this summer, it’s important to choose the right footwear. Choosing the correct running spikes will make all the difference during training and race day. 

Check out our top five running spikes recommendations for 2024 below;

Please note: The following shoes are not listed in rank order

Nike Maxfly 2

Fit for the world's fastest, the Nike Maxfly 2 is back in the starting blocks. Designed for the 100-metre to 400-metre (hurdle events too), it combines an ultra-aggressive feel with the responsiveness of an Air Zoom unit to propel the speediest sprinters on the planet. Updates to the base and upper from the previous iteration help optimise the Air Zoom unit's speed.

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adidas Prime SP3

When fractions of a second matter, make sure you're in shoes that match your speed. These adidas Adizero Prime SP 3 Strung Running Spikes are made for peak performance.

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Brooks Hyperion Elite MD

Shatter PBs in middle-distance events on the track. Middle-distance runners are tough, no doubt about that. So Brooks made the Hyperion Elite MD to help you get the most out of yourself in every race. Designed for 800m - 1,500m track races, these ultralight spikes deliver just-right cushioning plus an ultralight carbon fibre propulsion plate to help you power forward. The 6-pin spike design provides reliable traction while helping you stay aggressively up on your toes to pass runners and pull away to the finish line.

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Puma Evospeed Nitro Elite

Make your mark with this exceptional race day shoe. Designed with a carbon plate for serious responsiveness on 800m sprints, Puma's shoe also packs a Nitro Elite midsole for amazing cushioning on longer runs, providing you with high energy return and responsiveness.

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HOKA Cielo FlyX

When it comes to cushioning, HOKA has prescribed a very strict, "more is more" policy. Built to the maximum World Athletics standards, the Cielo FLYX breaks the mould with 25mm of bouncy, high-resiliency PEBA foam. These spikes are ideal for long distances; they’re highly durable and long-lasting to provide optimal grip and traction on the track.

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