\u2022 Most importantly \u2013 A pair of spikes that has a \u2018heel\u2019 as that will provide support and limit likelihood of injury.
Generally speaking a Distance Spike will have the most support for younger athletes as there won\u2019t be a \u2018negative heel drop\u2019, which is less likely to cause injuries (ie. Growing Pains, Bone bruising, heel pain, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis).
\u2022 Spikes that can bend onto themselves if you pull the toe back over the top towards the heel
\u2022 Comfortable fit and isn\u2019t too big, this is a challenge when you have a growing athlete which is why you should always look for the:
\u2022 Cheaper priced spikes; there is no need to buy Usain Bolt\u2019s spikes or the latest Nike Air Zoom Maxfly, both of which are $250+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re in the older age groups U14+ and you have been training for a few years, know your favoured events you can look at the event specific spikes \u2013 Sprint Spikes, Distance (Middle vs Long), Jumps (High Jump vs Long vs Triple). Please speak to the throws coaches if you are considering spikes specific to Javelin. <\/p>\n\n\n
Do spikes make you run faster?<\/a><\/h3>Yes \u2013 Spikes are much lighter than normal runners, they grip the track and assist to propel you forward.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
Does my Little Athlete Need Spikes?<\/a><\/h3>No – Not everyone needs spikes, you can continue using your runners or waffles to compete. Depending on your athletes competition level (Knox only vs Region\/State) you should invest in spikes so you\u2019re not behind other competitors equipment.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
When can you wear Spikes?<\/a><\/h3>Training if\/ when your Coach advises you and in Competitions;
\nLittle Athletics \u2013 u11 upwards in all Sprint events 100m-400m including hurdles, Jumps (Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump).<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Should I walk on my Heels so I don\u2019t blunt the spikes?<\/a><\/h3>Absolutely not! Athletes wearing spikes should walk normally, replacement spikes cost $10- but an injury because you slipped will cost you a whole lot more.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
Do I need multiple spikes for Training and Competitions or for different events?<\/a><\/h3>Most little athletes u11-u17 will only need the one pair of spikes for training and competitions, this same pair of spikes could be used for all events from the 100m to Long Jump, Hurdles and 400m.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
Where\u2019s the best place to go buy\/ try on Spikes?<\/a><\/h3>The best physical shop in Melbourne by far is Runners World, Kew. They will have a full range of spikes, throwing shoes, runners, running gear but also previous years stock in a sale bin. Other physical shops in Melbourne;
\nRunners World (Kew)
\nThe Running Company (Lilydale, Albert Park & Clifton Hill)
\nStringer Sports (Clayton)
\nReplacement Spikes can be purchased on the Knox LAC online store.
\nPlease note stores are currently running low on stock so you may need to shop around.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
What spikes should I get?<\/a><\/h3>This will depend on many factors, but it will always come down to;
\n\u2022 How old is the athlete?
\n\u2022 What event\/s does your athlete compete in?
\n\u2022 What level of competition does your athlete compete at? Ie. Knox Only, Region, State, National\/ International.
\n\u2022 What\u2019s your budget?<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spikes – Heel vs No Heel<\/strong>
This can be very hard to tell the difference when you first come across spikes, hopefully the below can help you understand. The below example we have used 2 of Nikes spikes, ranging from entry level distance spike, to middle range sprint spike through to elite sprint spike. If you consider a normal running shoe has a heel, or support underneath your foot, the far left (Zoom Rival Multi) you can see has support from the heel through the midfoot, compared to the middle (Zoom Rival Sprint) and far right (Superfly Elite) which has less support and in most elite spikes will have a carbon plate and will be incredible hard to bend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/klac23.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image.png?resize=640%2C106\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recommendations for U11-U13<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nNew Balance MD500V8 Mens<\/a> & Womens<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/klac23.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-2.png?resize=252%2C102\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nNike Zoom Rival Multi<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/klac23.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-3.png?resize=234%2C102\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nAsics Hyper LD<\/a>
(Long Distance)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/klac23.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-4.png?resize=232%2C102\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nRecommendations for U14-U17<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nNEW BALANCE SD100V4
Mens<\/a> & Womens<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/klac23.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-5.png?resize=216%2C102\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Rival Sprint<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/klac23.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-6.png?resize=238%2C102\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nAsics Hyper MD<\/a>
(Middle Distance)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/klac23.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-7.png?resize=244%2C102\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nRecommendations for Elite\/Open Age<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nNike Air Zoom Maxfly<\/a> (Sprints) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/klac23.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-8.png?resize=210%2C104\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nNike Air Zoom Victory<\/a> (Distance)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/klac23.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-9.png?resize=230%2C102\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAllowed Types of Spikes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/klac23.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-10.png?resize=640%2C163\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAlways carry spare spikes in case some fall out and keep a spike tool in
the spike carry bag. Spikes get blunt over the course of a season – replace
them when the point has disappeared is rounded & reduced in length by 1mm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Congratulations, you\u2019re u11-u16 and ready to get into spikes, whether they be your first pair or 10th. What an exciting time to be alive! We have provided some information for your journey into the world of Spikes which is generalised … Continue reading
<\/p>\n\n\n
Does my Little Athlete Need Spikes?<\/a><\/h3>No – Not everyone needs spikes, you can continue using your runners or waffles to compete. Depending on your athletes competition level (Knox only vs Region\/State) you should invest in spikes so you\u2019re not behind other competitors equipment.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
When can you wear Spikes?<\/a><\/h3>Training if\/ when your Coach advises you and in Competitions;
\nLittle Athletics \u2013 u11 upwards in all Sprint events 100m-400m including hurdles, Jumps (Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump).<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Should I walk on my Heels so I don\u2019t blunt the spikes?<\/a><\/h3>Absolutely not! Athletes wearing spikes should walk normally, replacement spikes cost $10- but an injury because you slipped will cost you a whole lot more.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
Do I need multiple spikes for Training and Competitions or for different events?<\/a><\/h3>Most little athletes u11-u17 will only need the one pair of spikes for training and competitions, this same pair of spikes could be used for all events from the 100m to Long Jump, Hurdles and 400m.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
Where\u2019s the best place to go buy\/ try on Spikes?<\/a><\/h3>The best physical shop in Melbourne by far is Runners World, Kew. They will have a full range of spikes, throwing shoes, runners, running gear but also previous years stock in a sale bin. Other physical shops in Melbourne;
\nRunners World (Kew)
\nThe Running Company (Lilydale, Albert Park & Clifton Hill)
\nStringer Sports (Clayton)
\nReplacement Spikes can be purchased on the Knox LAC online store.
\nPlease note stores are currently running low on stock so you may need to shop around.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
What spikes should I get?<\/a><\/h3>This will depend on many factors, but it will always come down to;
\n\u2022 How old is the athlete?
\n\u2022 What event\/s does your athlete compete in?
\n\u2022 What level of competition does your athlete compete at? Ie. Knox Only, Region, State, National\/ International.
\n\u2022 What\u2019s your budget?<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spikes – Heel vs No Heel<\/strong>
This can be very hard to tell the difference when you first come across spikes, hopefully the below can help you understand. The below example we have used 2 of Nikes spikes, ranging from entry level distance spike, to middle range sprint spike through to elite sprint spike. If you consider a normal running shoe has a heel, or support underneath your foot, the far left (Zoom Rival Multi) you can see has support from the heel through the midfoot, compared to the middle (Zoom Rival Sprint) and far right (Superfly Elite) which has less support and in most elite spikes will have a carbon plate and will be incredible hard to bend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recommendations for U11-U13<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nNew Balance MD500V8 Mens<\/a> & Womens<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nNike Zoom Rival Multi<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nAsics Hyper LD<\/a>
(Long Distance)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nRecommendations for U14-U17<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nNEW BALANCE SD100V4
Mens<\/a> & Womens<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Rival Sprint<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nAsics Hyper MD<\/a>
(Middle Distance)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nRecommendations for Elite\/Open Age<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nNike Air Zoom Maxfly<\/a> (Sprints) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nNike Air Zoom Victory<\/a> (Distance)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAllowed Types of Spikes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAlways carry spare spikes in case some fall out and keep a spike tool in
the spike carry bag. Spikes get blunt over the course of a season – replace
them when the point has disappeared is rounded & reduced in length by 1mm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Congratulations, you\u2019re u11-u16 and ready to get into spikes, whether they be your first pair or 10th. What an exciting time to be alive! We have provided some information for your journey into the world of Spikes which is generalised … Continue reading
<\/p>\n\n\n
When can you wear Spikes?<\/a><\/h3>Training if\/ when your Coach advises you and in Competitions;
\nLittle Athletics \u2013 u11 upwards in all Sprint events 100m-400m including hurdles, Jumps (Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump).<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Should I walk on my Heels so I don\u2019t blunt the spikes?<\/a><\/h3>Absolutely not! Athletes wearing spikes should walk normally, replacement spikes cost $10- but an injury because you slipped will cost you a whole lot more.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
Do I need multiple spikes for Training and Competitions or for different events?<\/a><\/h3>Most little athletes u11-u17 will only need the one pair of spikes for training and competitions, this same pair of spikes could be used for all events from the 100m to Long Jump, Hurdles and 400m.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
Where\u2019s the best place to go buy\/ try on Spikes?<\/a><\/h3>The best physical shop in Melbourne by far is Runners World, Kew. They will have a full range of spikes, throwing shoes, runners, running gear but also previous years stock in a sale bin. Other physical shops in Melbourne;
\nRunners World (Kew)
\nThe Running Company (Lilydale, Albert Park & Clifton Hill)
\nStringer Sports (Clayton)
\nReplacement Spikes can be purchased on the Knox LAC online store.
\nPlease note stores are currently running low on stock so you may need to shop around.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
What spikes should I get?<\/a><\/h3>This will depend on many factors, but it will always come down to;
\n\u2022 How old is the athlete?
\n\u2022 What event\/s does your athlete compete in?
\n\u2022 What level of competition does your athlete compete at? Ie. Knox Only, Region, State, National\/ International.
\n\u2022 What\u2019s your budget?<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spikes – Heel vs No Heel<\/strong>
This can be very hard to tell the difference when you first come across spikes, hopefully the below can help you understand. The below example we have used 2 of Nikes spikes, ranging from entry level distance spike, to middle range sprint spike through to elite sprint spike. If you consider a normal running shoe has a heel, or support underneath your foot, the far left (Zoom Rival Multi) you can see has support from the heel through the midfoot, compared to the middle (Zoom Rival Sprint) and far right (Superfly Elite) which has less support and in most elite spikes will have a carbon plate and will be incredible hard to bend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recommendations for U11-U13<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nNew Balance MD500V8 Mens<\/a> & Womens<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nNike Zoom Rival Multi<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nAsics Hyper LD<\/a>
(Long Distance)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nRecommendations for U14-U17<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nNEW BALANCE SD100V4
Mens<\/a> & Womens<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Rival Sprint<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nAsics Hyper MD<\/a>
(Middle Distance)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nRecommendations for Elite\/Open Age<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nNike Air Zoom Maxfly<\/a> (Sprints) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nNike Air Zoom Victory<\/a> (Distance)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAllowed Types of Spikes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAlways carry spare spikes in case some fall out and keep a spike tool in
the spike carry bag. Spikes get blunt over the course of a season – replace
them when the point has disappeared is rounded & reduced in length by 1mm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Congratulations, you\u2019re u11-u16 and ready to get into spikes, whether they be your first pair or 10th. What an exciting time to be alive! We have provided some information for your journey into the world of Spikes which is generalised … Continue reading
\nLittle Athletics \u2013 u11 upwards in all Sprint events 100m-400m including hurdles, Jumps (Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump).<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Should I walk on my Heels so I don\u2019t blunt the spikes?<\/a><\/h3>Absolutely not! Athletes wearing spikes should walk normally, replacement spikes cost $10- but an injury because you slipped will cost you a whole lot more.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
Do I need multiple spikes for Training and Competitions or for different events?<\/a><\/h3>Most little athletes u11-u17 will only need the one pair of spikes for training and competitions, this same pair of spikes could be used for all events from the 100m to Long Jump, Hurdles and 400m.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
Where\u2019s the best place to go buy\/ try on Spikes?<\/a><\/h3>The best physical shop in Melbourne by far is Runners World, Kew. They will have a full range of spikes, throwing shoes, runners, running gear but also previous years stock in a sale bin. Other physical shops in Melbourne;
\nRunners World (Kew)
\nThe Running Company (Lilydale, Albert Park & Clifton Hill)
\nStringer Sports (Clayton)
\nReplacement Spikes can be purchased on the Knox LAC online store.
\nPlease note stores are currently running low on stock so you may need to shop around.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
What spikes should I get?<\/a><\/h3>This will depend on many factors, but it will always come down to;
\n\u2022 How old is the athlete?
\n\u2022 What event\/s does your athlete compete in?
\n\u2022 What level of competition does your athlete compete at? Ie. Knox Only, Region, State, National\/ International.
\n\u2022 What\u2019s your budget?<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spikes – Heel vs No Heel<\/strong>
This can be very hard to tell the difference when you first come across spikes, hopefully the below can help you understand. The below example we have used 2 of Nikes spikes, ranging from entry level distance spike, to middle range sprint spike through to elite sprint spike. If you consider a normal running shoe has a heel, or support underneath your foot, the far left (Zoom Rival Multi) you can see has support from the heel through the midfoot, compared to the middle (Zoom Rival Sprint) and far right (Superfly Elite) which has less support and in most elite spikes will have a carbon plate and will be incredible hard to bend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recommendations for U11-U13<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nNew Balance MD500V8 Mens<\/a> & Womens<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nNike Zoom Rival Multi<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nAsics Hyper LD<\/a>
(Long Distance)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nRecommendations for U14-U17<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nNEW BALANCE SD100V4
Mens<\/a> & Womens<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Rival Sprint<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nAsics Hyper MD<\/a>
(Middle Distance)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nRecommendations for Elite\/Open Age<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nNike Air Zoom Maxfly<\/a> (Sprints) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nNike Air Zoom Victory<\/a> (Distance)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAllowed Types of Spikes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAlways carry spare spikes in case some fall out and keep a spike tool in
the spike carry bag. Spikes get blunt over the course of a season – replace
them when the point has disappeared is rounded & reduced in length by 1mm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Congratulations, you\u2019re u11-u16 and ready to get into spikes, whether they be your first pair or 10th. What an exciting time to be alive! We have provided some information for your journey into the world of Spikes which is generalised … Continue reading
<\/p>\n\n\n
Do I need multiple spikes for Training and Competitions or for different events?<\/a><\/h3>Most little athletes u11-u17 will only need the one pair of spikes for training and competitions, this same pair of spikes could be used for all events from the 100m to Long Jump, Hurdles and 400m.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
Where\u2019s the best place to go buy\/ try on Spikes?<\/a><\/h3>The best physical shop in Melbourne by far is Runners World, Kew. They will have a full range of spikes, throwing shoes, runners, running gear but also previous years stock in a sale bin. Other physical shops in Melbourne;
\nRunners World (Kew)
\nThe Running Company (Lilydale, Albert Park & Clifton Hill)
\nStringer Sports (Clayton)
\nReplacement Spikes can be purchased on the Knox LAC online store.
\nPlease note stores are currently running low on stock so you may need to shop around.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
What spikes should I get?<\/a><\/h3>This will depend on many factors, but it will always come down to;
\n\u2022 How old is the athlete?
\n\u2022 What event\/s does your athlete compete in?
\n\u2022 What level of competition does your athlete compete at? Ie. Knox Only, Region, State, National\/ International.
\n\u2022 What\u2019s your budget?<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spikes – Heel vs No Heel<\/strong>
This can be very hard to tell the difference when you first come across spikes, hopefully the below can help you understand. The below example we have used 2 of Nikes spikes, ranging from entry level distance spike, to middle range sprint spike through to elite sprint spike. If you consider a normal running shoe has a heel, or support underneath your foot, the far left (Zoom Rival Multi) you can see has support from the heel through the midfoot, compared to the middle (Zoom Rival Sprint) and far right (Superfly Elite) which has less support and in most elite spikes will have a carbon plate and will be incredible hard to bend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recommendations for U11-U13<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nNew Balance MD500V8 Mens<\/a> & Womens<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nNike Zoom Rival Multi<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nAsics Hyper LD<\/a>
(Long Distance)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nRecommendations for U14-U17<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nNEW BALANCE SD100V4
Mens<\/a> & Womens<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Rival Sprint<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nAsics Hyper MD<\/a>
(Middle Distance)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nRecommendations for Elite\/Open Age<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nNike Air Zoom Maxfly<\/a> (Sprints) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nNike Air Zoom Victory<\/a> (Distance)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAllowed Types of Spikes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAlways carry spare spikes in case some fall out and keep a spike tool in
the spike carry bag. Spikes get blunt over the course of a season – replace
them when the point has disappeared is rounded & reduced in length by 1mm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Congratulations, you\u2019re u11-u16 and ready to get into spikes, whether they be your first pair or 10th. What an exciting time to be alive! We have provided some information for your journey into the world of Spikes which is generalised … Continue reading
<\/p>\n\n\n
Where\u2019s the best place to go buy\/ try on Spikes?<\/a><\/h3>The best physical shop in Melbourne by far is Runners World, Kew. They will have a full range of spikes, throwing shoes, runners, running gear but also previous years stock in a sale bin. Other physical shops in Melbourne;
\nRunners World (Kew)
\nThe Running Company (Lilydale, Albert Park & Clifton Hill)
\nStringer Sports (Clayton)
\nReplacement Spikes can be purchased on the Knox LAC online store.
\nPlease note stores are currently running low on stock so you may need to shop around.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
What spikes should I get?<\/a><\/h3>This will depend on many factors, but it will always come down to;
\n\u2022 How old is the athlete?
\n\u2022 What event\/s does your athlete compete in?
\n\u2022 What level of competition does your athlete compete at? Ie. Knox Only, Region, State, National\/ International.
\n\u2022 What\u2019s your budget?<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spikes – Heel vs No Heel<\/strong>
This can be very hard to tell the difference when you first come across spikes, hopefully the below can help you understand. The below example we have used 2 of Nikes spikes, ranging from entry level distance spike, to middle range sprint spike through to elite sprint spike. If you consider a normal running shoe has a heel, or support underneath your foot, the far left (Zoom Rival Multi) you can see has support from the heel through the midfoot, compared to the middle (Zoom Rival Sprint) and far right (Superfly Elite) which has less support and in most elite spikes will have a carbon plate and will be incredible hard to bend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recommendations for U11-U13<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nNew Balance MD500V8 Mens<\/a> & Womens<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nNike Zoom Rival Multi<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nAsics Hyper LD<\/a>
(Long Distance)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nRecommendations for U14-U17<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nNEW BALANCE SD100V4
Mens<\/a> & Womens<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Rival Sprint<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nAsics Hyper MD<\/a>
(Middle Distance)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nRecommendations for Elite\/Open Age<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nNike Air Zoom Maxfly<\/a> (Sprints) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nNike Air Zoom Victory<\/a> (Distance)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAllowed Types of Spikes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAlways carry spare spikes in case some fall out and keep a spike tool in
the spike carry bag. Spikes get blunt over the course of a season – replace
them when the point has disappeared is rounded & reduced in length by 1mm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Congratulations, you\u2019re u11-u16 and ready to get into spikes, whether they be your first pair or 10th. What an exciting time to be alive! We have provided some information for your journey into the world of Spikes which is generalised … Continue reading
\nRunners World (Kew)
\nThe Running Company (Lilydale, Albert Park & Clifton Hill)
\nStringer Sports (Clayton)
\nReplacement Spikes can be purchased on the Knox LAC online store.
\nPlease note stores are currently running low on stock so you may need to shop around.<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n
What spikes should I get?<\/a><\/h3>This will depend on many factors, but it will always come down to;
\n\u2022 How old is the athlete?
\n\u2022 What event\/s does your athlete compete in?
\n\u2022 What level of competition does your athlete compete at? Ie. Knox Only, Region, State, National\/ International.
\n\u2022 What\u2019s your budget?<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spikes – Heel vs No Heel<\/strong>
This can be very hard to tell the difference when you first come across spikes, hopefully the below can help you understand. The below example we have used 2 of Nikes spikes, ranging from entry level distance spike, to middle range sprint spike through to elite sprint spike. If you consider a normal running shoe has a heel, or support underneath your foot, the far left (Zoom Rival Multi) you can see has support from the heel through the midfoot, compared to the middle (Zoom Rival Sprint) and far right (Superfly Elite) which has less support and in most elite spikes will have a carbon plate and will be incredible hard to bend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recommendations for U11-U13<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nNew Balance MD500V8 Mens<\/a> & Womens<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nNike Zoom Rival Multi<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nAsics Hyper LD<\/a>
(Long Distance)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nRecommendations for U14-U17<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nNEW BALANCE SD100V4
Mens<\/a> & Womens<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Rival Sprint<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nAsics Hyper MD<\/a>
(Middle Distance)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nRecommendations for Elite\/Open Age<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nNike Air Zoom Maxfly<\/a> (Sprints) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nNike Air Zoom Victory<\/a> (Distance)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAllowed Types of Spikes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAlways carry spare spikes in case some fall out and keep a spike tool in
the spike carry bag. Spikes get blunt over the course of a season – replace
them when the point has disappeared is rounded & reduced in length by 1mm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Congratulations, you\u2019re u11-u16 and ready to get into spikes, whether they be your first pair or 10th. What an exciting time to be alive! We have provided some information for your journey into the world of Spikes which is generalised … Continue reading
\n\u2022 How old is the athlete?
\n\u2022 What event\/s does your athlete compete in?
\n\u2022 What level of competition does your athlete compete at? Ie. Knox Only, Region, State, National\/ International.
\n\u2022 What\u2019s your budget?<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spikes – Heel vs No Heel<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Recommendations for U11-U13<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n New Balance MD500V8 Mens<\/a> & Womens<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Nike Zoom Rival Multi<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Asics Hyper LD<\/a> Recommendations for U14-U17<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n NEW BALANCE SD100V4 Zoom Rival Sprint<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Asics Hyper MD<\/a> Recommendations for Elite\/Open Age<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nike Air Zoom Maxfly<\/a> (Sprints) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Nike Air Zoom Victory<\/a> (Distance)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Allowed Types of Spikes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Always carry spare spikes in case some fall out and keep a spike tool in Congratulations, you\u2019re u11-u16 and ready to get into spikes, whether they be your first pair or 10th. What an exciting time to be alive! We have provided some information for your journey into the world of Spikes which is generalised … Continue reading
This can be very hard to tell the difference when you first come across spikes, hopefully the below can help you understand. The below example we have used 2 of Nikes spikes, ranging from entry level distance spike, to middle range sprint spike through to elite sprint spike. If you consider a normal running shoe has a heel, or support underneath your foot, the far left (Zoom Rival Multi) you can see has support from the heel through the midfoot, compared to the middle (Zoom Rival Sprint) and far right (Superfly Elite) which has less support and in most elite spikes will have a carbon plate and will be incredible hard to bend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
(Long Distance)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Mens<\/a> & Womens<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
(Middle Distance)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
the spike carry bag. Spikes get blunt over the course of a season – replace
them when the point has disappeared is rounded & reduced in length by 1mm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"