- Use
Cross Country
Spiked or spikeless shoes that are lightweight, have a snug fit, and ample cushioning necessary for up to 3.1 miles (5 km).
Discus
Have round, smooth outsole. They are also sometimes labeled as rotational.
Hurdles
Slightly flexible track shoes with enough padding and heel support.
Javelin
Also known as Javelin boots, these shoes are heavier than other throwing shoes. They also come in either low, mid or high tops.
Pole Vault
Very similar to long jump and triple jump shoes. Moderately padded and stiff.
Shot Put
Have slightly textured outsoles and wide, flat heels. They are flexible with good ankle and midfoot support.
Relays
Stiff track shoes with minimal cushioning. They usually have 6 to 10 spikes.
Steeplechase
Have mesh uppers and are water-resistant to protect the feet while running across water.
Sprints
Shoes made for 100m - 400m sprints. They are usually lightweight and with either stiff or flexible spike plate.
High Jump
These shoes have spikes placed in the forefoot and rearfoot. They usually have strap for lockdown and midfoot support.
Long Jump
These shoes offer the right amount of padding in the heel to protect the foot when landing.
Triple Jump
Shoes for triple jump events have more cushioning than long jump shoes to reduce heel bruises.
Long Distance
Track shoes for long distance have fewer spikes but comes with full length cushioning for protection and support.
Mid Distance
Designed for 800m - 1500m distances. These shoes usually have small forefoot spike plate and small cushioned heel.
Short Distance
Similarly, to sprinting shoes, these are made for 100m - 400m runs. They are usually lightweight and with either stiff or flexible spike plate.
Hammer Throw
Hammer throwing shoes have round and smooth outsoles. They offer ample support for the ankle, achilles, and midfoot.
- Brand
- Event
Running
Includes sprints, mid distance, long distance, hurdles and relays. Track shoes for running events are either stiff or flexible with minimal to moderate level of cushioning. See track shoes for running events
Jumping
This event inclused long jump, high jump, triple jump and pole vault. Jumping shoes have full length midsole for comfort, support and stability. See Jumping shoes
Throwing
Throwing events include javelin, hammer, discus and shot put. Throwing shoes are flexibile with wide and flat outsole. See throwing shoes
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