Latex is a chemical substance which is used to create rubber.
Natural Latex is obtained from the sap of certain plants and can be later vulcanized and finished into a variety of products.
Latex materials are known to have many applications especially in the footwear industry where they can be used to make shoe insoles and outsoles to add flexibility and extra cushioning.
About Track Spikes:
Track spikes are performance footwear designed for track and field runners, sprinters, Olympic jumpers and pole-vaulters. Track Spikes are made of lightweight materials with very little cushioning or support but they offer excellent flexibility and good grip with spikes designed to dig well into clay surfaces.