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Track spikes
Track spikes were first invited in the 1850s by Joseph Willian Forrest, who also happened to be a runner himself. They were made to help runners increase their traction on the track, and lower their overall speed. With built in nails and business shoe appearance. They were dull, hot, and heavy. source: https://prezi.com/xnr3ocaq5abu/the-evolution-of-running-spikes/ -
Different type of spikes
After the development of the new shape of spikes in track. Adi thought that each event needed a different type of shoe, because each event required different skills. Therefore he created a range of shoes for different events in the sport of track and field. Source: https://www.freelapusa.com/the-history-of-track-spikes/ -
Improvements
In the 1900s track shoes were made out of kangaroo leather, because it was known for its strength and low weight. Adi Dassler started hand crafting shoes, remaking the shape of track shoes from a formal look to sportswear. Therefore turning this into a successful business known as Adidas, and in the future have Olympians wearing his brand for year to come. Source: http://blog.runningwarehouse.com/gear/rs/photo-history-of-track-spikes/ -
Sipkes
In the beginning the spikes in the shoe were nails and couldn't be taken out, and that was a problem. If the nails in the shoe got dull you would have to buy a whole new shoe. Therefore they invited spikes that could screw into a metal plate, and now you would only have to buy spikes and not a new shoe. Source:https://www.freelapusa.com/the-history-of-track-spikes/ -
Metal plates
Later on Adi developed changed the rubber soles of shoes to metal plates, making it easier for the spikes to be inserted. Therefore making them steadier. Source: https://www.freelapusa.com/the-history-of-track-spikes/ -
Light weight
to decrease the overall speed of a runner they had to change the material of the shoe. Thus going from rubber and leather material to a nylon material making the show light and airy. Source: https://runningtortoiseandhare.wordpress.com/running-shoes/history-of-running-shoes/ -
today track shoes
Today spikes are much different from the past they are light weight, airy, the spikes are removable, the heel of the shoe has been changed to have an arch, and the overall appearance are brighter. Track shoes are always gonna be improved because athletes want to be the best, and they need the best shoes to do it. Source: http://www.livestrong.com/article/340841-history-of-track-spikes/
