Dassler assisted in the development of spiked running shoes (spikes) for multiple athletic events. These can be seen as little spikes, bumps, or flat blades. Plastic cleats are similar to rubber spikes. Its carapace is studded with long, sharp spikes. Battlefield variations include kara with spikes or sharp edges. It also features a pommel studded with blunt spikes. Pistillate flowers occur in short terminal spikes. They are borne in terminal spikes or short panicles. Occasionally, multiple flower spikes can form. The flowers are arranged in flower spikes or capitate flower heads. The girdle is often ornamented with spicules, bristles, hairy tufts, spikes, or snake-like scales. It has flat, hairy leaves with upright flower spikes. They are also often used for soft spikes on golf shoes. Melaleuca flowers are usually arranged in spikes or heads. They can be arranged in racemes, spikes, or heads; solitary flowers are rare.