how do you get a stripped spike out of a track shoe?
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When I was in college, the equipment manager had a pair of nippers. See pictures here:\n\nhttp://www.contractorstools.com/graphics/wltnn2.jpg\nhttp://www.kptiles.com/mosaicnippers.html\n\nThe sharp edge bites into the metal so you can get a grip.\n\nYou might also try filing a flat area on two sides and using a standard vise grips clamped down as tight as possible.
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It is almost impossible, from your avatar u seem just like me, a pimped out white boy. So I am sure that u buy shoes like me, Jordans, Nike, and other basketball shoes, well I have found that one way to slow down the process is to keep the paper that is stuffed into the toe when u buy it. (Most Jordans have a thing that is shaped like a shoe and it just slides in.) And whenever you take off your shoes, stuff that paper back down inside the tip of the shoe, and it will slow down the creasing.
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You may use wheel weights or shot gun shot. Usually junk yards have lead. If you have\nany old jig heads that are no longer desirable or have broken hooks, you may also re-melt these.
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I would be worried about you messing up the way your foot hits the ground by putting something in your shoe. I've had a P.T. put pieces of foam in my shoes but he knew where I needed the support. Have you tried any form drills or fartleks? Form drills could change your form to where you have more spring in your step. Runners World always has good articles on this sort of thing.
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Get a good shoe and practice. if it doesnt help, attach springs to your feet :D
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go to a foot doctor he will dig it out ive had this done he numbs it n it aint that bad i had mine frozen n that didnt work for me either\nhave a great day
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try using a flat iron in a low setting and pressing tissue paper between the flat iron and your shoes, the heated butter will go to the heated tissue, drying up the dark spots in the process.
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There are track shoes designed for all track races. But what you decide to wear depends on the surface and your own personal preference.\n\nIf you're running on an old cinder (dirt) track, spike are a must because in trainers, you'll slip or lose traction without the grip of spikes. Over a distance of 1600m, that could mean several yards you'll be giving up to the competition, not to mention the extra energy you'll have to expend. The spikes you would use for most tracks of this type would be 3/8", possibly 1/2", but that's a little long\n\nOn a mondo or all-weather track your footing is much better, but you can still slip. In this case, you could use trainers or racing flats if you choose, but spikes are still preferable for the best traction. The spikes you would use for most tracks of this type would be 1/4" ~ 3/8".
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This should help.\nhttp://skateboard.about.com/od/tricktips/ss/JustStartingOut_5.htm
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The first thing you will need to do is take them to a skate sharpener to have them sharpened. These can be found at ice rinks, skating supply stores and some general sports wear stores. You should also buy a polish to keep the leather supple (if they are leather). Keep them packed with guards on the blades in a closet where no little hands or curious animal noses can get to them, they are really sharp when properly maintained.
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I put knots in the lace right outside the opening, and hack off the rest of the laces. Done and done. All my sneakers are slip-ons. \n\nWord.
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Try this: http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/lacingmethods.htm
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Give Yourself a Pedicure Step #1: Remove polish from nails\nGiving yourself a professional pedicure is an 8-step process. The first step is to remove the old polish from your nails.\n\nInstead of cotton balls (which will leave fuzzies on your nails), use a cotton band, such as Miss Webril ($5.60 per box; 800-545-2506). Saturate the cotton band with acetone remover and rub off the old polish. If the color isn't coming off easily, press the saturated cotton on the nail & let it soak in first.\n\nTip for picking the perfect polish remover: Alcohol- and acetone-free removers are less drying, but don't work as well, especially on dark shades. Use the 'free' stuff on lighter shades\n\nGive Yourself a Pedicure Step #2 -- Cut & File Nails\nIt's best to use high quality clippers made for clipping toenails such as Tweezerman Deluxe ($10, tweezerman.com). To avoid ingrown nails, cut nail straight across, leaving about 1/8" of length. Make sure your nail doesn't extend over the tip of your toe.\n\nTo get a soft square shape, file nail around the corners slightly in one direction. (Hint: Don't use metal files, they'll rip your nails). Basic emory boards like the ones from Revlon work great, but if you want to go truly pro, try the Mehaz ingrown toenail file ($19, amazon.com) which allows you to easily lift nail corners for shaping.\n\nEmory board tip: The fine-grade surface is for smoothing the nail edge, while the coarser surface is for shortening & shaping nails.\nGive Yourself a Pedicure Step #3 -- Soak Your Feet\nFill a large flat-bottom bowl with warm water. Throw in bath salts, your favorite aromatherapy oils or Epsom salt & let your feet soak 5-10 minutes. The more cracked & calloused your feet, the longer they need to stay in. \n\nTrick only the pros know: Add a quarter cup of milk to your bath along with the essential oils & salts. The lactic acid in the milk loosens dead skin\n\nGive Yourself a Pedicure Step #4 -- Trim Cuticles\nApply cuticle remover to the base of each nail & rub it in (Sally Hansen, $4 at most drugstores works great). Leave on for a minute, then use an orangewood stick (Tweezerman works great) to gently push with a circular motion everywhere where skin meets the nail (including the sides). Be careful to remove skin only on top of the nail, don't touch the toe flesh.\n\nUse cuticle nippers (Mehaz nippers work best) to trim any loose skin. Be careful not to nip your toe flesh.\nGive Yourself a Pedicure Step #5 -- Scrub Your Feet\nApply an exfoliating body or foot scrub to a foot file or wet pumice stone to slough away the dead skin on the balls & heels of your feet. You'll want to scrub the balls, bottoms & sides of your heels & around the toes. To get the most leverage, sit on the side of a bathtub, facing inward. Remember tje pedicure motto, "smooth, don't remove." Stop if your foot turns bright red (you've scrubbed too hard). Remember, that tough skin is there for a reason.\n\nAny basic foot file or pumice stone from your drugstore will do the trick, but if you want the Cadillac of foot files, try Perfect Beauty certamic foot file, $20, 800-694-4866)\nGive Yourself a Pedicure Step #6 -- Moisturize\nDry feet thoroughly including between the toes & rub in a thick foot cream like Barielle Total Foot Care Cream ($19.50, barielle.com). Rub the feet & theh calves. Rehydrate cuticles by rubbing in a dab of cuticle oil. Wait 2 to 3 minutes\n\nGive Yourself a Pedicure Step #7 -- Polish Your Toes\nUse acetone remover to get rid of any excess oils on the nails (including the cuticle oil you just applied). Apply a thin base coat using 3 strokes, one down the middle, then one on each side. Don't paint the cuticle. Wait a minute before adding two coats of your favorite polish, then finish with a thin top coat (try quick-drying Seche Vite, $10 at ulta.com). Clean up any errors with an orangewood stick wrapped in cotton & dipped in acetonoe remover.\n\nLet nai
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It may depend on what kind of tracks you'll be running on.  The different surfaces need different spikes.  But in any case, the lighter shoes the better.
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I'm going to paste my answer from a similar question below.\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------\n Best Answer - Chosen By Voters\n\nFor my pool balls on my home table, I use a product called "Novus Plastic Polish No. 2". Call 1-800 548-6872 for information on a distributor. First, clean the balls with a dry cloth to remove any dust and other particles. Then apply some of the polish, about the size of a penny, and using a separate cloth, work the polish all the way around the ball. Then using a third dry cloth, wipe off the polish and set the ball in a tray to air dry. If you have the original box that the balls came in with the foam inserts, that works perfectly. You really don't need to bring soap and water into it, but it won't hurt anything. Avoid using any kind of wax not specifically designed for billiard balls. It can leave a buildup on the cloth and the tip of your cue. M.D.-BCA Instructor/Referee.\n----------------------------------------------------------------------------\nBest of luck.
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Here is one I learned and it works great.  \n\nAbout 5 eyelets from the top run the lace through that eyelet twice.   When you tie your skates the double-laced eyelet will tighten and not loosen up.  \n\nIt makes the skate snug without having to cut the circulation off to your feet.\n\nTry it... it works.\n\n\n_
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Go top sports authority and buy a little kit with the lacing and the tool to do it with.  There should be some instructions in there.