History of Track Spikes

Creation of the First Track Spike

1850

Joseph Willian Forrest created a running shoe that appeared like business shoes with nails on the bottom

Change in Shoe Material

1900

Shoes were changed to kangaroo leather and appeared more like sportswear

Switch from Nails to Spikes

1930

Nails were changed to spikes to allow for shoes to be reused when the nails became dull

Introduction of Metal Plates

1930

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