Hyper-Rocketgirl SP3 are designed specificaly for women sprinters, and as such are extremely lightweight, with a new spike plate and comfortable light uppers for a faster feel. They are fantastic for short distance racing such as 100, 200 and 400 meters, as well as hurdling and jump events. Pared down for performance, they are best avoided for longer distances as they will rapidly become uncomfortable. Aim for a half size bigger than your usual running shoes.

For maximum comfort on long cross country runs, the Shay XC2 running spikes are ideal. Again, it’s best to opt for a half size bigger than your usual shoes, but gel padding and beathable, flexible uppers make these spikes a dream to wear. Their Bootie contruction means the shoe cradles your foot, and they are lightweight and race-ready with longer spikes to provide superior traction even on hills or in mud. A perfect option for wet weather trail running.

The WRX505 Technical Spikes are a great all-rounder, with a rubber lugged plate allowing them to be worn on tracks both indoors and outdoors, as well as being ideal shoes for cross country racing. These spikes include the ROCK STOP protective layer to help dissipate shocks when running on uneven terrain and provide excellent cushioning to keep you going mile after mile. For some runners, they are slightly narrow, so it might be a good idea to order a half size higher than normal.

Prima Diva Sprint do exactly as their name suggests: they are designed for sprinting up to 400 meters and can also be used for hurdling and jumping. In fact they are very good running spikes for the hurdle races, where often a medium distance spike is what you end up with. These shoes are form-fitting and lightweight and provides extra responsiveness for jumpers and hurdlers. The pins themselves are removable using the wrench provided, and the shoes are fitted with compression spikes.

The Complete Haraka XCS are another long-distance runner’s spiked shoe, combining great design with high levels of comfort and lightweight performance. Although Puma are often associated with fashion and leisure sneakers, their running shoe ranges are also very good, providing technical performance shoes for all distances. These running spikes have a grippy rubber outsole to augment the traction provided by the pins themselves, and are great for rough cross country and trail running.