Track shoe

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Track spikes are shoes used at most athletics (track and field) events. They are lightweight shoes with spikes screwed into their bottom, or spike plate, in order to maximize performance when running.

Near the front of the foot, there are usually 5 to 10 holes where the spikes may be screwed using a spike wrench. There are usually no spikes near the heel, except for high jump and javelin shoes. Some spikes have permanent or "fixed" spikes.

While all track and field shoes are referred to as "track spikes", there are differences between sprinting, distance running, and field event shoes. Sprint spikes generally have more support, and a stiffer, more aggressive spike plate. Distance spikes have a more relaxed plate, Track shoes are also elements of a crawler track or caterpillar track.