Abstract: A protective device for spiked athletic shoes to prevent damage from and by the spikes. The protective device comprises a sole portion containing a plurality of spike-accepting apertures, and resilient clips for holding the device to the athletic shoe. One of the resilient clips is designed to grip the toe welt, while a pair of spaced clips grip the heel of the shoe. In another embodiment, the heel gripping clips are staggered on opposite protective devices so that the devices may be placed together in face-to-face relationship for compact storage. In another embodiment, the clips are pivotally attached to the protective device, and can be pivoted flush with the device when not in use for storage.