How do spiked shoes make runners faster? It’s obviously counterintuitive but I would have thought extra grip would slow you down.
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Spiked shoes provide more traction for running on specific surfaces.
The pressure from the foot pushing down and back could cause the shoe to slip over the ground instead of propelling the runner forward.
The friction that helps maintain traction creates only a small amount of friction when the runner lifts their foot.
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