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2. Track spikes - Wikipedia

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   Track spikes had become popular in England by the 1860s, [1] but the concept of spikes in shoes to give running traction has been around much longer. As written in the 1852 publication of Calmet's Dictionary of the Holy Bible regarding military arms at the time of Paul the Apostle (c. 5 – c. 67):

3. Cleat (shoe) - Wikipedia

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   Originally, spikes were made out of metal due to their strength and hardness. However, German engineers began experimenting with canvas and rubber spikes during the World War, in part to help find a more lightweight material. Finally, in the modern era, the most common type of track spike is made of plastic, due to being both cheap and easily ...

4. Cross country running shoe - Wikipedia

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   Racing shoes are lighter (around 5 ounces) and have 4-6 spikes or "pins", which help with traction on hills and wet terrain. They have less cushion than trainers, are less supportive, and often utilize a springy spike plate made of rubber or Pebax. In more recent shoe technology development, a carbon plate has been incorporated into the design ...

5. Strap-on spikes make it possible to run in the snow - AOL

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   These spikes are designed to have a natural running feel, making snow and ice feel like dry surfaces. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ...

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7. J.W. Foster and Sons - Wikipedia

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   J W Foster & Sons (Athletic Shoes) Limited was an athletic shoe manufacturing company located in Bolton, England.Established by Joseph W. Foster in 1895, the company was a pioneer in the use of track spikes for runners and athletes, producing most of the highly-regarded running shoes in the 1920s.