Javelin spikes need two things: a firm plate for the runway and pins under the heel to brace hard on the block. Smooth-soled throwing shoes won't grip the runway, and sprint spikes have no heel, so we fit javelin throwers in mid-distance spikes. Every spike on this page is one we'd put a javelin thrower in.
The block is where the throw happens. Your front foot plants heel-first and stops your momentum so it transfers into the javelin. A spike with a heel gives you something to brace on. Without one, your foot can slide and you lose distance.
Shot put, discus and hammer happen in a ring, where you need a smooth sole that spins. Javelin happens on a runway, where you need spikes. If you throw both, you'll need a pair of each. Shop throwing shoes for the ring.
Snug through the midfoot so your foot doesn't shift in the shoe when you plant. Check your meet's pin rules. Most outdoor runways allow 1/4" pyramids.
Want to try a few on? Stop into our Walpole, Needham or Falmouth store and we'll fit you for your event.
Spikes, not smooth-soled throwing shoes. We recommend mid-distance spikes for the heel.
Sprint spikes grip the runway, but they have almost no heel, so you have nothing to brace on when you plant.
No. Throwing shoes have smooth soles made for spinning in the ring, and they'll slip on the runway.
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Durable enough for runway work and priced for a first pair.
Stop in for a custom fitting. We look at your feet and your stride, then let you try a few side by side.