History of Track Spikes

  • Creation of the First Track Spike

    Creation of the First Track Spike
    Joseph Willian Forrest created a running shoe that appeared like business shoes with nails on the bottom
  • Change in Shoe Material

    Change in Shoe Material
    Shoes were changed to kangaroo leather and appeared more like sportswear
  • Switch from Nails to Spikes

    Switch from Nails to Spikes
    Nails were changed to spikes to allow for shoes to be reused when the nails became dull
  • Introduction of Metal Plates

    Introduction of Metal Plates
    Rubber soles were changed to metal plates to allow for easier insertion of spikes