The best hurdle spikes give you a fast plate for the sprint between barriers and a heel to land on coming off each one. That's why we fit hurdlers in mid-distance spikes rather than sprint spikes. Every spike on this page is one we'd put a hurdler in, from the 55m hurdles to the 400m hurdles.
Sprint spikes have almost no heel, which is great out of the blocks but rough on the landing off every hurdle. A mid-distance spike keeps a firm, responsive plate up front and adds a cushioned heel, so you can attack the next barrier instead of absorbing a jolt on every touchdown.
For the 55m, 100m and 110m hurdles, pick the stiffer end of the mid-distance range. For the 300m and 400m hurdles, more cushion under the forefoot pays off over the last 100m when form starts to break down.
Snug through the midfoot with a thumbnail of space at the toe, so your foot doesn't slide on landing. Use 1/4" pyramids outdoors, and 1/8" or 3/16" indoors where required.
Want to try a few on? Stop into our Walpole, Needham or Falmouth store and we'll fit you for your event.
Mid-distance spikes. You get a fast plate for the sprint between barriers and the heel you need to land on.
You can, but we don't recommend it. Sprint spikes have almost no heel, so every landing comes down on a hard, flat plate.
No. One pair of mid-distance spikes works for your hurdle races and your open sprints.
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Stop in for a custom fitting. We look at your feet and your stride, then let you try a few side by side.
