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Track & Field Footwear Guide Track & Field Footwear Guide Breaking down the differences in footwear for the wide range of events in track & field Track & Field has the most participants of all high school sports offered in the United States. Even with the high level of participation, it can be confusing to know what shoes you should wear for the event(s) you will be competing in. This guide will help break down the different types of footwear to help you decide what will be best for you. If you are new to track & field, you will probably wonder if you even need track spikes. Track spikes are not a requirement to run on a track. You can wear normal running shoes or trainers to practice and race in, but if you want to have a competitive edge, track spikes will surely provide that. Track spikes come in different styles, designs and price ranges. We will break down the differences below. Track & Field Events Footwear is divided into event-specific categories Categories Events Design & Construction 100m, 100/110m hurdles, Larger and more Sprints/Short Distances 200m, 300m hurdles, 400m, prominent spike plate, 4x100m relay, 4x200m relay, barely any cushioning and 4x400m relay less of a heel or no heel to help keep you on the balls of your feet and in sprinting form Middle Distances: 800m, Smaller and less Long Distances (can 1500m, 1600m pronounced spike plate, also be further broken Long Distances: 3000m, some cushioning and more 3200m, 5000m (5k) of a heel to help with down into Middle & repetitive mid and heel Long Distances) striking Discus, Shot Put, Hammer Designed for spin and Throwing Events (a.k.a. Throw, Javelin (not rotational) gliding techniques with Rotational Events) more durable construction to handle the heavy wear and tear. Does not have a spike plate High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Substantial spike plate, Jumping Events Jump, Pole Vault barely any cushioning and less of a heel or no heel to help keep you on the balls of your feet to sprint and take flight What Makes Track Spikes Different? Track spikes are constructed with less materials to keep weight down. The less weight on your feet, the faster you become. All track surfaces are constructed with a rubberized material. Since you are running on rubber, you don’t need rubber on the outsole of your shoes. Plastic is lighter than rubber. Hence, the reason for having more plastic on the outsole than rubber. Spikes are not designed for prolonged use for and will not last for as many miles as road and trail running shoes. By design, Cross Country spikes/shoes will have some rubber on the outsole and will weigh slightly more compared to track spikes. You run on grass, dirt and gravel during cross country and over longer distances; therefore, they are designed to be more durable and comfortable over the miles. You can still wear Cross Country spikes for track events. You will not have as much of a competitive edge compared to wearing track spikes. Experience Level Tiers There are typically 3 tiers of track spikes Entry Level: prices range from $80 and below. Great for all ability levels even though it is classified as ​ “entry level.” Construction material and uppers may not be as comfortable or easy to break in as more expensive styles. Intermediate Level: prices range from $80 - $150. Made with higher quality materials that shed ​ weight while keeping durability. Shoes may feel more comfortable right out of the box with a shorter break-in period. Elite Level: prices range from $150 and higher. Made with the highest quality materials. Designed to ​ give you the most competitive edge when every millisecond and centimeter matters! Fit & Feel The most important thing to keep in mind is comfort. All brands and styles will fit differently since our feet are all unique shapes and sizes. Try on different styles to compare fits and feels. Sprinting, jumping and throwing spikes/shoes should fit like a glove. There should be minimal open space inside of the shoe. When moving at faster speeds, you do not want your foot sliding around inside of the shoes. Your toes should not be jammed up against the end, but close to it. Distance spikes can have a little more room on the inside but not as much as your daily trainers/practice shoes. The extra room will provide space needed for additional swelling. You will not be moving as quickly, and comfort will become more of a factor during longer races. Keep in mind that your feet do swell and expand as your blood flow increases and during hotter days. Account for all those factors when trying on spikes and shoes. ​ ​ Choosing for Multiple Events If you are a multi-event athlete, you may question which type of spike to purchase if you only want one pair. Here’s a break down of what may work best for you with some of the different combinations: ​ Event Combinations Recommended Footwear Sprinting spikes Sprints/Jumps Mid or Long-Distance spikes- you can sprint Sprints/Jumps/Distance or jump in “distance spikes” but it will not be comfortable to run distance events in sprinting or jumping spikes Unfortunately, there is not one shoe that Sprints/Throws works for both. Choose for the event you will specialize in the most and wear your training shoes for the other event See above (Sprints/Throws) Distance/Throws See above (Sprints/Throws) Jumps/Throws Types of Replacement Spikes Spikes comes in different shapes, designs and lengths Pyramid spikes: The most versatile type of spike. 1/4” pyramids spikes are the most widely accepted ​ on all tracks Needle: Also called "slim". Needle spikes give traction on all weather tracks. 3/16 is the ideal size, ​ any larger and they tend to stick into the track when you lift your foot. Christmas (X-mas) tree: Also called Compression spikes. These look like a Christmas tree and are ​ used for rubber and tartan surfaces. Use in place of longer needle spikes to avoid "sticking". Studs: Also called "blanks". They have no spike on them. They are used for cross country and ​ sometimes asphalt to keep dirt out of the screw-in holes. Always ask your coach if the meet/track you are going to has any spike requirements. .
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