![Boots used in throwing the hammer have spikes in the toes to anchor the men when swinging the heavy hammer Stock Photo - Alamy Boots used in throwing the hammer have spikes in the toes to anchor the men when swinging the heavy hammer Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/A39Y5W/boots-used-in-throwing-the-hammer-have-spikes-in-the-toes-to-anchor-A39Y5W.jpg)
Boots used in throwing the hammer have spikes in the toes to anchor the men when swinging the heavy hammer Stock Photo - Alamy
Calgary Highland Games - Know your Heavy Events! HAMMER BOOTS During both the light and Heavy Hammer, the athletes will wear blades attached to boots. The blade will be kicked into the
![Unlike the Olympics, Highland Games hammer throwers cannot move their feet during the windup. These badass-looking boots keep them in place. - iFunny Brazil Unlike the Olympics, Highland Games hammer throwers cannot move their feet during the windup. These badass-looking boots keep them in place. - iFunny Brazil](https://imageproxyb.ifunny.co/crop:x-20,resize:640x,quality:90x75/images/7f2abe4efb014a095bb900d77ac001e428c6c1b1de9e4d017367357f0ec63989_1.jpg)
Unlike the Olympics, Highland Games hammer throwers cannot move their feet during the windup. These badass-looking boots keep them in place. - iFunny Brazil
![Highland Games hammer throwers anchor their feet by attaching blades to the soles their shoes : r/interestingasfuck Highland Games hammer throwers anchor their feet by attaching blades to the soles their shoes : r/interestingasfuck](https://i.redd.it/yo8ipa3qmst91.jpg)