Two weeks ago, I did a short video for SpeedEndurance TV if you can run faster with risers or crowns in track spikes?
Someone suggested it was good for hurdlers to get more lift.
In this video, I asked four 110mH hurlders… Aries Merritt, David Oliver, Antwon Hicks, and Mark McKoy if they use risers or crowns in their track spikes.
Their answers are surprising…
Jimson Lee
Coach & Founder at SpeedEndurance.com
I am a Masters Athlete and Coach currently based in London UK. My other projects include the Bud Winter Foundation, writer for the IAAF New Studies in Athletics Journal (NSA) and a member of the Track & Field Writers of America.
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I used them for one season a couple of years ago and might have been wearing them during a 13.75, but I found they broke very easily so stopped wearing them, the did feel good though. If they made them from a tougher material I’d probably use them.
@Ben, yes, it really is a personal feeling. If it works psychologically, even better!