"It provides a simple way to convert track spikes intended for use only on special surfaces into shoes which can be worn on any surface."

Nicole Carroll, U.S.A. Olympic Team Member 1996

"Having treated thousands of track and field athletes of all different levels from Olympian to the youth level, I think this would be a helpful adjunct to their shoe gear."

Amol Saxena DPM, FACFAS
Department of Sports Medicine
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
U.S.A. Track and Field Sorts Medicine Committee
Team Podiatrist NIKE Farm Team

"The track spike protector would aid in alleviation of soft tissue injuries which commonly occur when the athlete attempts to avoid excessive wear of the forefoot portion of the spikes, when not competing."

Tuan Nguyen, A.T.C.
Director of Sports Medicine for the East & West Shrine Game

"I am anxious to see the final product but I would feel confident in endorsing its use as one more attempt to prevent injury in track athletes."

Donald R. Bunce, M.D.

"I am sure that track athletes of all levels, from a grade school level to a world class level would find the use of the spike cover extremely useful and convenient."

Grace Upshaw
U.S. Track and Field Team Member
National and World Ranked Long Jumper

"Based on my experience with athletic injuries, I feel it would help in the prevention of bruising of the heel, which is commonly seen when track athletes attempt to avoid weight bearing on the forefoot of their shoe"

Arthur J. Ting, M.D.

"I feel that the design is appropriate in that the protectors are compact, stylish and inexpensive to manufacture. I look forward to seeing Willis' spike protectors at the next summer Olympics!"

Ken Tarlow
President America Invents