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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
Shoes were changed to kangaroo leather and appeared more like sportswear -
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
Rubber soles were changed to metal plates to allow for easier insertion of spikes