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TheClap.
Posts: 21664 - Karma: 4,140
Ive been running for longer then most of you. But for once in my life I am undecided on a pair of spikes to buy

I have the nike zoom ja in all white from last year. Baller shoes and pimp by all means. Super aggressive pretty light(6.6oz i believe) and nikes knows it sprint spikes.
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now Nike has stepped up the game again with bringing back the nike celar. shoe fit like a glove to your foot and is also pretty light(6.4 oz)
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Now those too are an amazing spkie. I can go with either or and the new Ja are pretty baller.

now i also had the asics japan and at 4.5 oz its the lightest spike out there but is also a little floppy
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And the new nike spike the Mawler has caught my eye. all new tech in this show but its on the heavy side at 8.6 oz
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Now I run the 400 (47.xx) and down and hurdles. Now Im really interested in the new nike but now a fan of the weight.

Do I go with
1) nike zoom Ja/Celar for a all around spike
2) go with either the asics or nike Mawler and hope for the best
3) buy the asics for the 4 and the  Mawler for the 2,1,and hurdles

any one have any experience with any of these spikes?
I know I like the Ja for a all around spike and the Japans for the 400 but anyone have any input on the Mawler or celar




any input in helped and will give +++ karma
or if anyone has a legit repsonse then I have some goodies for you
because I am legit torn on my spikes
Jan 22 2009 4:33PM
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Moonlight
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I own the nike ja's and was legitamently thinking on getting the celars for this upcoming season

My pick for you is the celars, not a fan of the asics

Good 400 time btw, im working on breaking 50 this year and ive never run a 400 in a race cause im usually a 100, 200 runner

Jan 22 2009 4:50PM
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Willard
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those poor asian kids make one good shoe
Jan 22 2009 4:57PM
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TheClap.
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The asics are good for the 400 because they have alot of give to them and arnt super aggressive which is what you want for the 400

But all the nikes are nice, The Ja have the maxcat shell with the g5 spike plate. I dont know about the celar

I was 50.xx all in HS but I also ran the race wrong. I would start out just kinda moving and tey to save my shit for my kick which never really worked out that well. So my fresh year in college my coach just told me to go all out from the start of the race and I ran a 48.xx, just knowing how to run a race will help you out

I like to run out hard , hate the feeling of people feeding off of me and chillen behind me. And i hate the feeling of doing that to someone( aka running a smart race). Im a front runner and its the way I like to run.
Jan 22 2009 5:02PM
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Moonlight
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My acceleration is good from being a "pure" sprinter so Im going to try and get out early and see if they can get me, I know for me I hate chasing people down and always get discouraged by seing someone in front of me. I have ran in the asics from one of my teammates and I personally jusr dont like the feel, same with other asics, and I am a fan of Nike spikes. I need a spike that I can runt he 1, 2, and 4 in...any suggestions

Jan 22 2009 5:06PM
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fujarome
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asics i've noticed tend to make better distance shoes than sprinting. A few of my friends were sprinter and from what i could tell, weight was always the biggest factor. So i'd advise you to go for the lightest, but still most comfortable. (i can't remember which was which from the original post, sorry)
Jan 22 2009 5:07PM
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Inbred_Redneck
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Dont go with the Asics(sp)? if your hurdling. The last thing you want is a floppy shoe. I have flat feet so anything that is floppy kills my technique. As far as the other ones go, go with the old nikes, or whatever fits best. They are all pretty much the same purpose spike.

That also reminds me that i should be looking at new spikes and new running shoes too.
Jan 22 2009 5:12PM
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TheClap.
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How did you feel about the JA? that fit what you want, but also the g5/g6 are a good power sprint spike. The celar would be a good choice also.

Cant go wrong with any of those.

And I use to only wear NIke sprint spikes but the japan's are the only other spike i will wear.

If you like the ja's i would get them again but if your like me and like to try new spikes I would go with the Celar in all black... sooo pimp.
Jan 22 2009 5:12PM
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TheClap.
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I decided to go with the asics for the 400 only, Like you said it would be to floppy for the 110 hurdles but since I run the 400/400 hurdles in outdoor the asics will get there use

now Im just debating on what nike's to get for my sprint
Jan 22 2009 5:14PM
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Moonlight
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Back to your post on what you want, Ill use the advice you gave me and go with the celars

Thanks btw

Jan 22 2009 5:43PM
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TheClap.
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let me know how you like them
Jan 22 2009 9:31PM
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hael
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yeah...i'm a thrower so i wouldn't know at all. they alll look sick.
Jan 22 2009 9:44PM
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Black-Bandanna
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My friend runs the 4 and he LOVES the celars. Dope shoe from my experiences. I'm a vaulter though. I rock the asics turbo jumps.

Who do you run for?
Jan 22 2009 9:45PM
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TheClap.
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College of St. Rose

I just started PV because I high jump and they thought I would be good at it b/c i got 10ft my first day for decath

alot harder then i thought
Jan 22 2009 9:47PM
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Black-Bandanna
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Oh, sick man. 10 ft is excellent for your first day. And yeah, vault is INSANELY technical. I've been vaulting for 4 years. My p.r. is 14'3". Gonna be vaulting for Lehigh University next year. I'm prettty stoked.
Jan 22 2009 9:54PM
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TheClap.
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then i will be seeing you
Jan 22 2009 9:58PM
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First.Aid
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Zoom Forever?  Has anyone tried them?  In all honesty I don't care about track, I've just had the pleasure of handling the shoes pre release and they looked amazing to run in.
Jan 22 2009 10:04PM
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TheClap.
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they a shoe or spike?

Jan 22 2009 10:11PM
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TheClap.
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bump
Feb 15 2009 8:58PM
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skifree919
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 I've been running track for the past 6 years and am a member of my schools team right now. I mostly do triple jump, long jump, and high hurdles but sometimes I'll run a 4x4 for training at smaller meets. I'm a junior at dartmouth in NH by the way, track and field is sick, it just kind of sucks that it gets in the way for a lot of skiing because of indoor
Mar 3 2009 10:00PM
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Yung_Gnarley
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I asics last year and i loved them. I ran the 400
Mar 3 2009 10:06PM
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gbirrd
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the gold ones they look leet
Mar 3 2009 10:08PM
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