Have you guys tried looking on www.vsathletics.com? They’ve got a (limited) selection of spikes, though their best deal is the nike celars for $69.99 down from 110!!! Worth checking out if you ask me…
There are two things about the old Celars that bothered me. One, my heel kept feeling like it was slipping out the back of the shoe; not snug at all for turns. Second, I could bend it in half like a leaf! Personally that is my main test for a spike for whether or not its a stable ride or not. That shoe woould have definitely dropped my on my heels at the end of a 400m. Did they improve the shoe?
Did anyone see the new Asics? They got potential!
What would you recommend for a heavier sprinter (~195-200 pounds) with a previous heel and achilles injury (now pretty much recovered)
Looking at 50 and 200m meter indoors and 100-200 outdoors.
Would a fixed plate increase the risk of injury?
Thanks again,
Chris
Chris, norwegian sprinter Geir Moen (190cm, 80-85kg, 10.08, 20.17) struggled with an achilles injury at the height of his career, often forcing him to train without spikes until very late in the season. The last two years of his career he used the Superflys; so it looks like he at least had no problem with stiff spike-plates.
I would have thought that you would want a stiffer spike plate would reduce the chance of achilles injury due to the stability the stiffer spike plate gives. Anyone got any experience of this???
I’ve had my share of achilles issues and a stiff plate really helps take most of the work out of staying up on my toes. However, use good judgement … if the plate forces you up too high it can have the opposite effect and hurt them
thanks for the info guys.
So for the stiff plate spikes what would be your top choices? I need to order soon, first meet is middle of Dec 
There are a variety of spikes to choose from with stiff plates, a few eg’s are:
Adidas Powersprint
Adidas Lightsprint
Nike Supafly
Nike zoom super shift
Mizuno Tokyo
Mizuno Geo Spark
Mizuno Chrono Dash
Asics Cyberflash
Asics Cybersprint.
Hope this helps chris. Happy hunting…
Inviticus,
Where did you get that pic of the white Asics? They look great but I’ve seen no info on them. They don’t look dissimilar to the Tokyo’s on the plate layout and angle. Thanks.
Thanks Rob, that helps a lot
I had an interesting idea. MY event is the 400. I am able to run some pretty respectable 200’s, but the 4 is mine. My coaches believe that I have a lot of potential for the 800 so I was stuck on what kind of shoe to buy considering that the two events have different requirements on the feet.
I’ve decided to go with a quality 80-110 dollar sprint spike, but I’m also going to buy a begining sprint spike for the 800 (25-35$) Because they have flexible heals and are designed to function on runners with really poor form, I figure a few 800’s in them, and doing some of my starting work in my cheapies might be best. Thoughts??
I’m not sure which, but the Celars look good I might try on some Mizumos too, but I’m undecided. (I don’t get that stupid ID stuff… god does no one own spraypaint and stencils??)
I’ve seen the Superfly’s and other pure sprint-spikes used in the 800.
I’ve used the asics cybersprints(red ones) i beleive their 2002’s? Since mid june 2002 and i’ve loved them> I find their great for corners in 200’s and 400’s and love them for the tight indoor corners. II’m goinga buyup like 4 more pairs cause I really can’t seem myself changeing. I have nike zoom superflys from 2002 the all black ones with the zipper and I HATE THEM. My foot has no flexibility their heavy and cause my heals to ache after every race. I’ve found over the years asics spikes seem to fit my foot the best. Havent gotten a pair of cyberflash yet though, my friend used them and loved them.
I actually found them while browsing a Japanese site. Trying to find it again so I can order a pair. Japanese companies make the best spikes and flats I’ve seen. A lot of technology and less crap!
I have found the Mizuno Tokyos for 59 bucks. Is that a good price? Would that be a good choice for me in your opinion?
thanks,
Chris
What’s difference between the celar id’s and the new celars?
The Celar ID’s are last year’s version and the new Celar’s are a “newly remodeled” version. Look at the ID’s…they have a zip-shroud while the new ones are slip-on.
Depends if they feel comfortable or not, cos if they aren’t then you’re unlikely to run in em. The tokyos are priced at around $60 so thats about right. If you want a really stiff spike, then try looking at the adidas powersprint or the nike superfly. Hope this helps…
Here’s a question for the forum.
I was telling my friend how excited I was to be getting my new spikes soon. He asked why I was so excited and I said “Well I will run faster” He asked why I would run faster? I couldn’t really give him a definitive answer.
I have the powersprint and have had them for 5 seasons. But the spike plate is still there, the spikes are sharp. What is the actual need to get new spikes. I mentioned that top sprinters replace their spikes every meet, but I couldn’t answer why.
I have always just assumed that your new spikes will be better. If I was getting the exact same spike (the powersprint) would there be a difference in my times? Or is the only difference going to be the difference between the powersprint and the Cyberflash?
Thanks guys,
Juggies
I think the advantage with different shoes is purely psychological. I mean, all the shoes put out by all the different manufacturers weight almost nothing and they all accomplish the most important thing. Grip the ground so u don’t lose traction. All the other ridiculously minor details about foot position, spike configuration, stiff plate, flexible plate is not important enough a factor for regulations to be put on them. I believe u should just wear whatever makes you feel fast.
I personally own 6 different pair of sprint spikes. I swap from competition to competition.