These track spikes provide great support to the ankle and foot to meet the demands of the pole vault approach and takeoff. This is aided by the strap over the laces as well as the padding in the heel.  These are also ideal shoes for long jump and triple jump. They can even be used as a substitute for sprint spikes! Though there are definitely some differences it is safer to use pole vault spikes for sprinting than to use sprint spikes for vaulting. For more info on different kinds of spikes, check out our Spikes Buying Guide.