This turned out to be a good video- Thanks. I skeptical when I saw the drill come out....was waiting for you to put your hand inside and drill through into it. You saved my faith in humanity by not only NOT drilling your hand but actually succeeding in removing the cleat! Good Job!
This was exactly what I needed. I was either going to ruin my hand the night before a round or end up trashing the entire shoes. With this video, I could salvage the shoes. Thank you very much,
I've got the exact same shoes (Nike air rival 4... Like 4 or 5 years old!) and hadn't changed the spikes ever... couldn't get them out and the spike wrench was ripping the old rubber apart. This made it sooo easy. Thanks man! Shoes have now got a new lease of life!
Amazing simple fix for a nasty problem. Have been trying to remove a couple of stuck spikes on my foot joys for 18 mos. Almost threw them away, even though every thing else was like new. Amazing how simple solutions are often hard to find. Everyone thinks of problems in different ways, and your way solves it. Keep solving problems. It is so satisfying to work these things through. Thanks.
Thank you for this!!!!! It worked! For the extra ‘caked’ on spikes, I suggest soaking the shoes on a cookie sheet of water prior to removing the old spikes.
Great tip! In my view this is the only way to remove warn spikes. Take your time. The first few are a little scary but after that you fly through them. Thanks Tony saved me buying a new pair of shoes
Not sure if you’ll ever see this but THANK YOU SO MUCH for making this video!! (Attempting to) Swap the spikes on my ultra boost 360’s has been the most frustrating thing since well.. I started playing golf. Before I’d get maybe 1 done in a 15 minute sitting before getting frustrated and giving up… was just able to swap all 16 spikes in under 10 minutes doing this.
Worked fantastic... I used a 7/32 bit ( just under the 1/8) waited to see plastic and stopped easy peazy.. thanks... god forbid the manufacturers would put the holes through the plastic🙄 Thanks!!!!
Thanks. After 5 YT vids that were basically useless this is the first one with useful info. I'm a bit leery of the drill but I will try it if hot water doesn't work.👍
Hey bub thanks for the idea but i got something for the guys with no spike removed tool, i drilled slightly bigger hole on the spike, not deeper just bigger and i use a short handle needle nose pliers, and twist it right out, the pliers wont work with the regular size spike with you can't get Leverage but widen it and the pliers fit in, shorter the pliers means more grio and power. Thanks for the idea.
I have a pair of Nike’s with scorpion spikes. Using needle nose pliers to pull on the corners of each spike to loosen them and then soaking in warm soapy water for a few mins, they came out pretty easily via the 2 prong cleat wrench.
Bub you gotta drill the holes a little bigger with a bigger drill bit then the needle nose pliers fit in for more leverage, mines are coming out right now that way and they were frozen in.
I agree with the shock of using a hammer. Similar idea to an impact drill. Loosens the compacted dirt under the clear. Personally I use the reamer attachment on a Swiss Army knife to dig out stones and dirt. Just be careful it does fold onto your finger 😮
A couple comments. First don't let your spikes get that worn. Second soak the shoes in warm water mixed with dish soap to remove the crud under the spike (as shown in the video). Third and most important get a cleat ripper from Softspikes. Super easy to use and you won't destroy the shoes by using drills or prying hard with screwdrivers (easy way to destroy the spike receptacle).
Thanks, I was hoping there was an easier method but I guess there isn't. If I had the wrench it might help but not a whole bunch. I used needle nose pliers to get the first one out. I think with both shoes I have about 11 more spikes to remove. Vice-grips or channel lock pliers might save a little time. It seems like Nike don't want you to be able to get them out.
Just push the 2 prong removal tool though the studs. Not just in the holes but through the bottom of the holes and through the stub and twist. You'll be good to go then.
A much easier way is to drill a hole in the center (through the shaft), wedge a slot-headed screwdriver into the hole, and twist. They come out easily!
Break all the plastic off with a needle nose pliers. If the spike has been on there awhile they will basically break into many pieces anyway. You're left with the threaded metal cap with holes all the way around. Remove the cap with your pliers. Bingo. No drill or bit needed.
This turned out to be a good video- Thanks. I skeptical when I saw the drill come out....was waiting for you to put your hand inside and drill through into it. You saved my faith in humanity by not only NOT drilling your hand but actually succeeding in removing the cleat! Good Job!
THIS WORKED ON MY ULTRABOOSTS!! HAHA, I WAS JUST ABOUT TO THROW THEM AWAY, SAVED ME $200 - MANY THANKS MAN
I know this was posted some time ago. But I owe this man a beer! It worked.
This worked BRILLIANTLY- I can say it basically saved my marriage. Holy crap was I frustrated- tried 5 other videos- this one WORKS- it works!!!! ❤🎉😢
This was exactly what I needed. I was either going to ruin my hand the night before a round or end up trashing the entire shoes. With this video, I could salvage the shoes. Thank you very much,
I was able to use a needle nose pliers after drilling. They spikes were easier to remove than using the standard spike tool.
Been struggling to get mine out before I saw this video, took less than 5 minutes to get them out. Thanks!
Agree with Jeff - watched this, it worked, and Tony has "another beer" coming his way.
This really worked for me, made the job so much simpler with spikes that were impossible to move with the supplied tool. Thanks for the tip.
I've got the exact same shoes (Nike air rival 4... Like 4 or 5 years old!) and hadn't changed the spikes ever... couldn't get them out and the spike wrench was ripping the old rubber apart. This made it sooo easy. Thanks man! Shoes have now got a new lease of life!
Amazing simple fix for a nasty problem. Have been trying to remove a couple of stuck spikes on my foot joys for 18 mos. Almost threw them away, even though every thing else was like new. Amazing how simple solutions are often hard to find. Everyone thinks of problems in different ways, and your way solves it. Keep solving problems. It is so satisfying to work these things through. Thanks.
The simplest ideas are always the best! 3 minutes to get 'em out without breaking my wrist! Thanks!
Thank you for this!!!!! It worked! For the extra ‘caked’ on spikes, I suggest soaking the shoes on a cookie sheet of water prior to removing the old spikes.
Thanks a lot. Did this and worked like a charm. Had 10 yr+ old spikes basically nubs left. Got em all out
Great tip! In my view this is the only way to remove warn spikes. Take your time. The first few are a little scary but after that you fly through them. Thanks Tony saved me buying a new pair of shoes
Not sure if you’ll ever see this but THANK YOU SO MUCH for making this video!!
(Attempting to) Swap the spikes on my ultra boost 360’s has been the most frustrating thing since well.. I started playing golf.
Before I’d get maybe 1 done in a 15 minute sitting before getting frustrated and giving up… was just able to swap all 16 spikes in under 10 minutes doing this.
Worked like a charm, was able to get the last three out and replaced. Thanks!
Had one that I stripped with the tool and then with your tip, it popped out in seconds. Thanks!!
I found that running hot water over the cleat softens the dirt. Thus making it easier to unscrew. Good video
Perfecto!!! 7/64 bit and done with all of 'em in a few min's after having spent 10 min's trying to do just one on my own. Thank you!
Excellent way to remove stuck on spikes. Thank you.
Worked fantastic... I used a 7/32 bit ( just under the 1/8) waited to see plastic and stopped easy peazy.. thanks... god forbid the manufacturers would put the holes through the plastic🙄 Thanks!!!!
Thanks. After 5 YT vids that were basically useless this is the first one with useful info. I'm a bit leery of the drill but I will try it if hot water doesn't work.👍
THIS IS SO EASY! Thank you. I haven’t changed mine for years because I could never get them out!
Worked for me. All changed in 5 minutes on both shoes. Thanks
Short and sweet and right to the point. Thanks 👍
Worked perfectly for me. Thank you for the tip.
This is brilliant- super quick and easy way to get stuck cleats out!!
So glad I found this, did the job straight away. Thank you!
Great video! you sir just saved me buying a new pair of shoes!
Thanks Tony, was trying plyers to unscrew them, wasn't working as the spikes were breaking down. Will tap and drill and see how that goes.
Thank you!! Just got my new spikes on doing exactly what you did. Great video
Really effective method, some took a little elbow grease but saved me $100+ on a new pair of shoes
Hey bub thanks for the idea but i got something for the guys with no spike removed tool, i drilled slightly bigger hole on the spike, not deeper just bigger and i use a short handle needle nose pliers, and twist it right out, the pliers wont work with the regular size spike with you can't get Leverage but widen it and the pliers fit in, shorter the pliers means more grio and power. Thanks for the idea.
Hi just removed my soft spikes using this method thank you so much it was so easy to do 5****+
I have a pair of Nike’s with scorpion spikes. Using needle nose pliers to pull on the corners of each spike to loosen them and then soaking in warm soapy water for a few mins, they came out pretty easily via the 2 prong cleat wrench.
This worked perfectly...Thank you so much!
Thank you for this video! It is exactly what I was looking for!
wow, thank you. I'm about to try this.
Fantastic - worked a treat thank you so much 👏👏
This is very good, thank you sir, very good tips
a round of applause. Very helpful!
The technique works great, shoes are like new 😊
i had a few that needle nose pliers wouldn't do, i watched this video and bingo they came out! Thanks.
Bub you gotta drill the holes a little bigger with a bigger drill bit then the needle nose pliers fit in for more leverage, mines are coming out right now that way and they were frozen in.
I agree with the shock of using a hammer. Similar idea to an impact drill. Loosens the compacted dirt under the clear. Personally I use the reamer attachment on a Swiss Army knife to dig out stones and dirt. Just be careful it does fold onto your finger 😮
Awesome. Worked perfectly - thank you.
A couple comments. First don't let your spikes get that worn. Second soak the shoes in warm water mixed with dish soap to remove the crud under the spike (as shown in the video). Third and most important get a cleat ripper from Softspikes. Super easy to use and you won't destroy the shoes by using drills or prying hard with screwdrivers (easy way to destroy the spike receptacle).
Using a hammer helped and the drill bit was the key
Where you got that equipment that help u to remove those spikes
This is why I love the internet.
Thanks, I was hoping there was an easier method but I guess there isn't. If I had the wrench it might help but not a whole bunch. I used needle nose pliers to get the first one out. I think with both shoes I have about 11 more spikes to remove. Vice-grips or channel lock pliers might save a little time. It seems like Nike don't want you to be able to get them out.
Work exactly like he demonstrated.
Thank you! Worked like a charm.
After I remove the spikes, can I use the shoes casually?
Drill method worked great! Thanks...
Thank you for the video. I found you have to be really careful when drilling. It's a fine line to the fastener on the shoe.
Worked like a charm. Thanks.
worked perfectly. thank you for posting!!
Glad it helped! Hit em straight!
This worked great, thanks!
Excellent - Thank you
really helpful - thanks mate
Just push the 2 prong removal tool though the studs. Not just in the holes but through the bottom of the holes and through the stub and twist. You'll be good to go then.
Thanks man that did the trick!
Nobel prize worthy sh*t right here
Thanks. Perfect. Just what I needed.
Great! Thanks much.
Worked great! Thank you!
Nice man, thank you
Much obliged
Thanks, Tony.
Oh wow! THANK YOU.
A much easier way is to drill a hole in the center (through the shaft), wedge a slot-headed screwdriver into the hole, and twist. They come out easily!
perfect.......thanks
Thank you!!!
great thanks. i gonne try is
Soak the sole in hot soapy water first. It loosens the dirt.
If u wet the spikes and let it soak. It will loosen up too
Life(well, shoe) saving tip with ther drill should have watched before fighting with 1st set of shoes.
It worked
Thanks dude good video works!
I could get it out with the tools so I sprayed some cleaner on it and let it sit for a minute. Done !
Break all the plastic off with a needle nose pliers. If the spike has been on there awhile they will basically break into many pieces anyway. You're left with the threaded metal cap with holes all the way around. Remove the cap with your pliers. Bingo. No drill or bit needed.
Perfect solution! Thx
It worked