Yorkshire Runner · Otley
Cross Country Spikes
Cross country spikes are light, close-fitting shoes with screw-in metal pins for grip on wet grass and mud. They are built for racing over short distances, so they feel snug and give less cushioning than a trainer.
Which pin length?
- 6mm: firmer, faster ground and courses with short sections of path.
- 9mm: a good all-round choice for most grass courses.
- 12–15mm: deep, sticky mud and steep, slippery banks.
Not sure whether you need spikes or a grippy trail shoe? Come in and we'll talk you through it, and you can try them on in the shop.
