Triple jump spikes need a cushioned heel because the hop and step both land on it. A triple jump-specific spike is the best choice. If you don't have one, go with a mid-distance spike, not a sprint or long jump spike. This page has both.
The hop and step land heel-first at full speed, and those landings are some of the hardest in track and field. Sprint and long jump spikes have almost no heel. A triple jump spike adds heel cushioning and support, and a mid-distance spike gives you a cushioned heel with a fast plate.
Snug through the midfoot with a thumbnail of space at the toe. Most outdoor runways allow 1/4" pyramids.
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A triple jump-specific spike. Without one, a mid-distance spike is the next best choice.
We don't recommend it. Long jump spikes don't have enough heel for the hop and step landings.
Sprint spikes have almost no heel, so the landings are rough. Go with a mid-distance spike instead.
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