track spikes

Runners' grip shoes

Track spikes are lightweight athletic shoes with small metal or plastic points on the sole for traction on running surfaces.

Sprinters, distance runners, and field athletes wear them for grip during competition: She laced up her track spikes before the 400-meter final.

The spikes themselves are removable and vary in length depending on the event and surface.

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