Optimal Sprint Spikes

Geo Spark 3’s are flexible? I DON’T want to know what is rigid if that is flexible.

My mistake, I have actually not ever used/seen the Geo Spark 3’s. I figured since someone had earlier posted them as a decent 400m spike that they may be a flexible plate. Are these not very suitable for the longer sprint events?

Mine were too large to be used, but I must say that judging by how light they are, they way the spike is, and even the fit (for me it was a half a size too big, so I am currently waiting for a return) they would be fine. I mean, I wouldn’t consider them as stiff as say the Adidas spikes out there, but it is not like the Maxcats. I think it would be fine, but it is certainly a stiff plate. For the price, it isn’t a big risk either and Eastbay is extremely generous with returns (I have returned w/o receipt and original box and had no problems).

Ah, I see… so what size do you normally wear? Do Mizuno’s fit smaller or larger? I wear 11 normally, but I wasn’t sure if I should order a 10.5 or 11. I was lookin for the maxcats in white/gold but no luck.

Sadly, my size is weird and I don’t know why. I have Nike’s in size 9 and Nike’s in size 10.5. Both fit perfectly. I have no idea why. I have a pair of Mizuno trainers that are 10.5 and fit fine, yet the 10.5 size spikes from them are at least a size too large. Some people say Mizuno’s run small (I think that’s because the strap down system is so effective), but I think they may run large, but who knows.

Hey, I bought the Geo’s for 39.99 (US) its a great shoe. The plate looks and feels stiff, but if you use any force with your hands it will curl right up.
I like the fit and feel, but I also bought a pair of the Brooks F1 which was totally my cup of tea. The Brooks will be my short sprint shoe, and the Geo’s will work for my 2 and 400 races.
Mizuno sizes for me match my Nike sizes.

My nike spikes are a size 9.5 and i bought a 10 in the mizuno geo sparks and there is atleast an inch of room from my big toe to the end of the shoe…

So are you saying then you should’ve bought a size 9 or 9.5 in Mizuno?

9.5… they are about a half size to big for me. but I like my spikes really tight.

I see… Thanks for the help.

Anyone tried the Nike Zoom Celar 2’s? Any bad/good experience? Just curious; so far my top choice right now will be Geo Spark 3’s, but still want some options…

http://www.eastbay.com/catalog/productdetail.cfm?TID=5555-48130600120148000148987-0&module=productDetail&action=view&sku=07240161&model_nbr=46458&supercat=shoes&id=0&mvp=&sport=0

dont like them for the 60 nor 100, 200m yes…

Forget those. Go for the mizunos. Or better yet get a pair of asics Cyberflash or the new Asics Japan Litening

http://www.vsathletics.com/product.php?xProd=1177&xSec=12&jssCart=7ccab66e2b6a66e062346a74e137a7ae

How do the ASICS Cyberflash & Cybersprint plates compare to the Nike Superfly plate? Are the ASICS spikes mentioned feasible for a heavier & strong sprinter?

the asics cyberflash’s are hard as hell to find because they stopped making them. Asics now makes a lightening or something along the lines of that. Its the same color and a bit lighter. but its shroud is not zip up its just open laces. I tried them on and the Geo Spark 3’s feel much better to me

Cyberflash for a decent price…

http://dickpondathletics.com/product-details.asp?ID=3143

[QUOTE=nycjay01]Forget those. Go for the mizunos. Or better yet get a pair of asics Cyberflash or the new Asics Japan Litening

I just recently bought the cyberflash. They fit nicely, but after a while during workouts, the oustside of my feet begin to feel sore. Has anyone had a similar experience w/ these shoes? I’m wondering if I should try a different spike.

Hi All,

Doing a bit of prospecting here:

How many people would be interested in buying imported, high-end, japan only sprint spikes?

ie. Asics Cyberstealth, Mizuno Chrono INX SS, Mizuno Chrono WR?

I have been looking for ever for the Mizuno Chrono INX ss. but i dont want to have to pay the price they are american money… how much could you get them for??? (if you have a connection.

and where the chronos a special edition model???

I would, if price was reasonable…