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Cross Country Spikes 101: How to Choose the Right Shoes for Your Runners

ST1 Sports.Jul 10, 2026
Nylon, Pebax or carbon? Quarter-inch pins or half-inch? A coach-level guide to spike plates, pin lengths and snug-but-not-too-snug fit, plus the gear budget lines that spikes tend to crowd out.