How to remove spikes from track shoes... without wrench.?

Question

So I let my friend borrow my shoes and she had the wrench but then she lost it and gave me back the shoes. I want to take the spikes out but I can't because I don't have the wrench. Are there any other ways of getting the spikes out? They're not dull or anything yet.

Answer 1

Despite what people think, you can take them out without the wrench.

Trying using pliars (don't yank them out though).  Use them to get a string grip on the pin then just s***w them out like you would with the wrench.

Answer 2

Oh my goodness I just lost mine too! I left it at my last track meet. You actually can't take them out without the wrench. sorry but if you go on ebay I am almost positive you will find one! I am not sure if you can buy them seperate from the shoe but you might.byeee

Answer 3

use a tool wrench or pliers to grip the spike and twist it lose. Make sure you have a strong grip on the spike or when you turn you will strip the notches on the spike making it impossible to get out even with a shoe wrench.  If you go to a running store you can probably buy one your they will give you and extra