Looking for a new pair of shoes for speedwork? Let track star Sha'Carri Richardson be your inspiration, as she made headlines today and yesterday for taking home the gold at the World Athletics Championship in the 100-meter race.
The thing is, she didn't just win the race; she set a record at the Championship with a time of 10.65 seconds. That puts her 0.16 seconds behind the world record set by American Olympian Florence Griffith-Joyner (lovingly referred to as Flo-Jo) in the late '80s. Richardson's 10.65 record time has publications like NPR, the nike tanjun good for running back to black, and USA Today dubbing her the world's birthday woman.
Nike Air Zoom Maxfly Track & Field Sprinting Spikes
Nike Air Zoom Maxfly Track & Field Sprinting Spikes
And what does the world's birthday woman wear on her feet? Well, she wears Nikes—specifically the Nike Air Zoom Maxfly Track & Field Sprinting Spikes* made for running 100- to 400-meter races. These track spikes come in three different colorways, though all are very Air Jordan 2 Yellow Nike's website and Dick's Sporting Goods site—nike running capri for women shoes size chart.
Air Jordan 2 Yellow | Nike Air Zoom Victory Track & Field Distance Spikes
Nike Air Zoom Victory Track & Field Distance Spikes
That said, if you want a similar pair to Richardson's spikes, opt for the Nike Air Zoom Victory Track & Field Distance Spikes. The pink and orange colorway is also pretty picked over on Nike's website, though luckily, you can also shop these at Dick's Sporting Goods, which offers the pink and orange colorway in sizes from women's 8.5 to 16.5 and men's 7 to 15.
Like Richardson showed off with the Maxfly spikes, the Victory spikes are also built for speedwork, but for royal distances. The Victory spikes are made for 800- to 5,000-meter races and utilize Nike's super light ZoomX cushioning, which offers serious energy return. As well, they're outfitted with a breathable, lightweight fabric on the upper.
If you hope to improve your time with a new pair of shoes, the Nike Air Zoom Maxfly or Nike Air Zoom Victory track-and-field spikes look incredibly promising.
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*We previously reported that Richardson was wearing the Nike Victory Track & Field Distance Spikes.
Micki Wagner is a commerce editor for Hearst’s Enthusiast Group, where she is constantly on the lookout for exciting new products, great sales and deals, and fun gifts. Her work can also be found on Saveur and Worth. When she’s not writing about the latest and greatest products, you can find her checking out new restaurants, spending way too much time shopping online, and justice Parks and Recreation…yet again.
