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Post by JB on Mar 19, 2004 12:05:34 GMT 1
I need to buy some new ones this season and im interested in which ones are popular
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Post by motherhen on Mar 19, 2004 12:31:25 GMT 1
I currently use addidas boots but thats partly because I got them cheap! I loved my Asics ones though. They lasted ages and provided a good boot
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Susie
Henry
Throw for Woodford Green & Essex Ladies, P.B is 48.73
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Post by Susie on Mar 19, 2004 18:32:55 GMT 1
hi
Can anyone tell me if I can get a pair of good adidas or asics boots for size 5 feet. I've looked on some websites and they have all said they have them but sizes 6 and above.
Thanks
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Post by tomd on Mar 19, 2004 18:41:39 GMT 1
Susie, best bet is to phone some good clothing suppliers - onthe run, run and become, Birmingham runner, total fitness nottingham - they should have the contacts at Addidas , ASICS etc and should be able to order them
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Post by sam on Mar 19, 2004 18:50:04 GMT 1
tom send me the links to those shops and we will get it on the website  |
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Post by Administrator on Mar 22, 2004 10:28:05 GMT 1
Although this may not help you JB, I acually wear high jump spikes to do javelin in. I did have some javelin boots before but didn't like the fact that they came up round my ankles. My reebok high jump spikes are far easier to run in and the spike plate is very similar to that of a javelin boot. In the past, a lot of suppliers have offered "low" javelin boots but I haven't seen any recently. Has anyone seen any about?
One other thing: Anyone who wants to buy Nike javelin boots should take a look in Nike Town, Oxford Circus. On a number of occasions they've had them really cheap in there.
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Post by sam on Mar 22, 2004 18:38:35 GMT 1
reebok do a pair that are like high-jump spikes |
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Post by Aaronh on Mar 23, 2004 0:28:59 GMT 1
reebok dont make the strongest pair of spikes. they fall apart easily.
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Post by Administrator on Mar 23, 2004 10:09:32 GMT 1
My Reebok shoes have lasted me 2 seasons already and that's wearing them for javelin and high jump and the occasional tripple jump too and they don't even look worn. I think they are the strongest pair of spikes I've ever owned.
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Gamey
Nieland
Coach / Thrower
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Post by Gamey on Apr 11, 2004 16:49:03 GMT 1
I've got a pair of Asics which I find comfortable. Only thing is I'm not sure which length of spikes to use in the right boot. Should I use shorter (or dummy) spikes to stop resistance to the turn of the foot through the hip drive?? Thats if I ever manage to achieve it of course  |
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Post by Lovett on Apr 11, 2004 17:07:29 GMT 1
I use 12 or 15mm not sure which size but they still enable you to turn your foot over fine....when you land its on your toe but when you actually turn your foot over it turns from the top of the toe/boot anyway, which is why you get the marks on the boots and floor.
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Post by sam on Apr 11, 2004 17:22:18 GMT 1
15mm anthony!!! get a ruler out and measure them i'm sure that you don't use 15mm
i use 9mm which is fine.
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Post by Lovett on Apr 11, 2004 17:28:26 GMT 1
They have probably been worn down to about 10/11mm now but they must have been 15mm coz i dont think they do 12's....and with my ankle i never wanted to take the risk of slipping. www.neuff.demon.co.uk/spikes.html |
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Post by motherhen on Apr 13, 2004 10:32:54 GMT 1
In terms of spike length the longest permitted for javelin (and high jump) is 9mm. 12 & 15mm are for X-country mainly.
Using longer spikes wont give you anymore grip and in fact may be a negative due to the design of the track surface. In fact I'm amazed you arent left with chunks of the runway on your shoes lol!!!
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Post by Lovett on Apr 13, 2004 16:35:53 GMT 1
The only problem i get with my long spikes is kicking the floor and looking like i've just kicked a curb.
I dont do it very often though....and i have'nt hit the floor..yet.
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