Track Spike Recommendation

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2 years ago 12/31/2021 10:36pm EST

Taking a break from ultra running in 2022 to try to reset, at age 36, some PR's I set in the shorter distances when I was 18-25. Looking for a recommendation for new track spikes that might be similar to the Nike Kennedy's and Ventulus from circa 2000-2005. I inherited pairs of the Kennedy's and Ventulus from friends who stopped running after college and I want to preserve those for the few track races I'll do, so I'm looking for a moderately priced distance spike to use for hard efforts in training every so often to keep my legs acclimated to spikes. Thanks!

2 years ago 01/01/2022 7:28am EST

re: MarkLonac

I suggest to try Dragonfly. They are like racing flats, but lighter.

2 years ago 01/01/2022 11:19am EST

re: MarkLonac

nike spike flats, its a streak lt4 with a spike plate, they are around $100

I like them for anything on the track slower than 60s/400 pace

2 years ago 01/01/2022 2:55pm EST

re: MarkLonac

MarkLonac wrote:
Taking a break from ultra running in 2022 to try to reset, at age 36, some PR's I set in the shorter distances when I was 18-25. Looking for a recommendation for new track spikes that might be similar to the Nike Kennedy's and Ventulus from circa 2000-2005. I inherited pairs of the Kennedy's and Ventulus from friends who stopped running after college and I want to preserve those for the few track races I'll do, so I'm looking for a moderately priced distance spike to use for hard efforts in training every so often to keep my legs acclimated to spikes. Thanks!

Be advised that your 20 year old spikes will have a higher than normal tendency of falling apart because of the glue.

Kennedy= mamba v

Vent = dragonfly

The spiked LT is a phenomenal suggestion as cited in the post above this.

2 years ago 01/01/2022 3:57pm EST

re: blank

blank wrote:
nike spike flats, its a streak lt4 with a spike plate, they are around $100
I like them for anything on the track slower than 60s/400 pace

+1, if you’re looking for a more aggressive spike I love the Mamba V

2 years ago 01/01/2022 5:57pm EST

re: MarkLonac

Thanks folks! Yes, glue on the toe of the Kennedys is sadly finally coming undone.

2 years ago 01/02/2022 7:59pm EST

re: pacific beach

The LT and spike don’t have the new foam though, do they? I don’t like how the Dragonflies feel. Are there any spikes that utilize the new foams but don’t have a plate?

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