Is there a big performance difference in sprint spikes and distance spikes?

Question

I am looking to buy some xc spikes for running the 5k. i found a pair i really like but they are designed for sprinting. will it make my performance in the 5k and different if i get them?

Answer 1

Do nott buy sprint spikes for a distance race even the 800m is too far of a race to wear sprint spikes. The thing is with sprint spikes is that they are for very short distance races and all the focus is running on the toes for speed. Imagine running a 5k on your toes the whole time, that would cause utter pain and serious injury. sometimes looks is not what its all about. hence why they call them distance spikes, because they are specifically designed for distance runners, because they support the heel unlike the sprint spike. so keep looking, there are millions of spikes out there and plenty distance ones that are attractive!