Does anyone have any opinions on the best track spikes for 1500/5000 runners. I was looking at the nike zoom miler (800-3K) and the Nike Zoom Kennedy (3K-10K). Is one of these spikes better suited for 15 and 5K's or are there any other good spikes for the 15 and 5K. Thanks.
i feel that those two are the best. Ive worn the kennedy the past 2 years and loved them. Tried the miler and it felt good, (so i cant decide between the two of them much like you) haha so im not much help but yeah those two shoes are great!
I'd go with the Kennedys since you are running the 5k and 1500. You will be more on your toes with the milers and they will kill your calves during a 5k.
You got 3 options:
Nike Ventulus, Nike Eldoret II or Puma Harambee.
The other shoes suggested will tear your calves up.
The Kennedy's have never torn my calves up. Maybe I'm strange.
wearing kennedy's for anytihng over 5k will definitely hurt the calves the next day[quote]1337hax0r wrote:
Get the Nike Jasari. They are light and comfortable.
Whether or not a shoe "tear's your calves up" or not depends on how much more they get you to run up on your forefoot than you're used to. People differ on what the most efficient stance is for them. Bekele and Sihine wear the zoom shift's for 10k. If you're used to running on your forefoot, wearing Kennedy's for a 10k is probably a good idea. A lot of people (particularly really fast ones) would probably find the miler comfortable for 5k's. I've never had the Jasari's, they might be good. Last I checked you could get the Jasari Plus on Eastbay for $50.
Calf soreness has much more to do with your gait than with the spikes you wear. Most people do most of their training running on their heels, then race with a midfoot strike. Regardless of the spikes you are wearing your calves will be sore. If you raced in your trainers they would be just as sore. Spikes will not make a heel striker run on their toes or vice versa. My advice is to find a spike that is comfortable and fits your racing style.
Santiago Campion wrote:
Get the Nike Jasari. They are light and comfortable.
He;s right. They're available at discount on eastbay's Final Score site.
Thanks for everyone's help. The Nike Jasari looks pretty good!
Also... Type Nike Jasari in the MSN search box. There is a Nike ID site where you get custom colors for your spikes! If your willing to spend the money this might work as well.
WEAR WHAT THE KRUMB STATCHERS WEARING. ADIDAS. THEY GOT A MAD AGGRESSIVE SPIKE PLATE. NOW THATS A SHARP SHOE....
DONT MAKE ME CALL KRUMB UP.
ITS THE MILITIA