spike size

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15 years ago 11/18/2008 12:43pm EST

Hi, I just bought two pairs of nike ventulus spikes a half size different with plans to return the pair that doesn't fit as well.

However, the 10.5 and 11 both feel pretty good and I am having trouble deciding which one will be best. Instinctually i figured if the smaller one feels alright that should be the racing spike to go with. however, i have a wider forefoot and i don't feel like i can spread my toes to their full extent. im not sure if that is as important with racing spikes though. On the other hand, when i wear the 11's i don't really feel like i'm wearing anything except i can notice a little bit that there is a little extra space at the end of the shoe.

Thus, i think in terms of length the 10.5 fits better but i can spread my toes all the way.

Is there a rule of thumb to always go with the smaller spike? I know it is often said that racing shoes should feel a little snug. Is it worse to have a little too much room at the end?

I wish I could run with them both outside but since i need to return one i am stuck running back and forth in my living room which doesn't allow me to see what it feels like to be in a comfortable stride at 5k pace.

15 years ago 11/18/2008 1:38pm EST

re: troubledeciding

I would go with the smaller size. If your foot moves in the bigger shoe then you are not transfering the full amount of energy expended from your foot to the ground.

That's as long as the 10.5 isn't painful, which it doesn't sound like. Also, remember you are only running 14-20 minutes in them, at least for races.

15 years ago 11/18/2008 3:27pm EST

re: pnw ultrarunner

I too usually go for the smaller size. I like a snug feeling while I am racing.

The one tip I can give, is to go out and do a hard tempo or track workout in your regular shoes. After this workout, your foot will have swelled up a bit, like it would in a race. Then wipe the sweat off your feet and try on the spikes to see if they still fit. This might be the closest you can get to seeing how it would feel after running in them.

15 years ago 11/18/2008 6:05pm EST

re: Jogger to be

thanks for the advice both of you. ill try them on after my run tomorrow.

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