Whether you are looking for sprint spikes for the track, or an altogether meatier pair of spiked cross country running shoes, often the best place to start is looking for what is selling well, especially if they come with glowing reviews. So here is a quick run down of the Top 5 Bestselling Running Spikes over on Amazon, to help you figure out what might be perfect for you. They are split into Men’s running spikes in this article (Top Women’s Running Spikes), but each provides a nice mixture of track spikes, cross country spikes (often referred to as XC spikes), and high performance racing shoes. For more in depth details, customer reviews and purchasing options, you can click on the images to take you straight to Amazon.
The Men’s Top 5 Running Spikes
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Asics Hyper MD Track & Field Spikes
These super lightweight running shoes feature a new spike plate for extra durability on all kinds of surfaces, and despite the light weight necessary for track sprinting, they also offer a high degree of comfort due to the EVA midsole, which cushions the heel and forefoot. This means the Hyper MD spikes can be used for sprints as well as middle distance (1500 meter) events. Some wearers even use them for cross country running without any problems. |
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Saucony Velocity 3 Distance Running Shoes
The Saucony Velocity running spikes offer an affordable option for middle to long distance runners, combining light weight with superb traction and cushioning to assist you in races. The spike configuration is excellent for all types of athletes, and these shoes are supplied with extra spikes and a spike tool. Some wearers advise to opt for a half size higher than your normal running shoes to ensure a good fit. |
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Saucony Shay XC Spike Racing Shoes
The Shay XC is a race ready running shoe offering the ultimate cross country experience. These spikes are ultra lightweight at just 6.3oz and are designed to fit like a glove, offering high performance and speed to take you to the win. Reviews are pretty split, with some runners absolutely loving them and others unhappy that they are pretty narrow shoes – it would be wise to opt for a whole size bigger than your normal running shoes. |
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Adidas Edge Arriba Running Shoes
You get all the quality you would expect from Adidas with the Edge Arriba running shoes. At around 7oz they are lightweight, and well ventilated with EVA midsoles to provide some comfort. These running spikes are designed for track rather than cross country, and offer a high degree of traction and stability. |
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New Balance RX505 Technical Removable Spikes
RX505 spikes get rave reviews, and are ideal for cross country running. The have ceramic spikes which are removable, and a rubber sole featuring ROCK STOP layer to dissipate shock if you run over stones or rocks. You can run in them comfortably without the spikes, but ensure you clean any mud out of the sockets so that you can replace the spikes afterwards. They are also lightweight and flexible enough to be used for track racing. A great all round running spike! |
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There are many, many more running spikes on the market, and these five are representative of which are popular at the moment. The main thing to decide before buying is what kind of racing or training you are planning to do. Make sure you buy spikes to match the activity, as this will ensure you get maximum comfort and performance. It is also always worth checking before you buy whether the shoes are sold with the spikes included. Some do, and that’s great, whereas others do not and you’ll have to buy them separately. This gives you the opportunity to pick the best type of spikes for you (see my previous article on Spike Types).
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