Which spikes?

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DeeGee Sep 2013 12:44pm, 6 Sep 2013 14,782 posts	0 DeeGee After my long-awaited Cross-Country debut last year, I'm kind of planning to run more this winter when my own calendar allows. I don't own spikes but guess it's a good idea. I might not be able to get down to Lincoln to see Keith before the season, or I might go to Start next weekend or something. What should I be looking out for. I want to spend virtually nothing if at all possible. Any suggestions?
tom_craggs Sep 2013 1:00pm, 6 Sep 2013 2,399 posts	0 tom_craggs As there is very little to a cross country spike, they are all much the same. Look for something that fits well, not tight, but certainly not too roomy and buy spike sof varying lengths.
doopy Sep 2013 7:31pm, 8 Sep 2013 86 posts	0 doopy Fell or studded shoes are good alternatives to spikes, especially on a not too muddy course.
SuperDave Sep 2013 8:06pm, 8 Sep 2013 967 posts	0 SuperDave I found I was spoilt for choice last year when buying my first pair. My local shop had about 5 pairs all reduced to around £35, I ended up with these wiggle.co.uk . I have wide feet and was worried they'd be really tight but they fit nice, snug like a sock. Having done xc in fell shoes I found the spikes much faster and lighter, but of course they are awful on tarmac so check the course first.
SuperDave Sep 2013 8:10pm, 8 Sep 2013 968 posts	0 SuperDave Oh and I got ones with 6 spikes, some only have 4 per shoe. Buy different length spikes too for different conditions and a quality spike removal tool (the one I got with my shoes broke on first use).
DeeGee Sep 2013 8:27pm, 8 Sep 2013 14,789 posts	0 DeeGee I'll have a look in Northern Runner and Start this weekend then.