- 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
- Surface
Dirt
Best to use track shoes with needle or pyramid spikes, common spike length is not more than 1/4 in.
Grass
Also called turf. It provides nice cushion for running but can be slippery on rainy days. Pyramid spikes are best for this surface.
Rubber
It is used for softer tracks. Shoes with pyramid, tartan, and Christmas tree spikes are ideal for this surface.
Asphalt
It is the hardest surface to run on. The best shoes for asphalt surfaces have rubber outsole with flexible spike plate.
Indoor
Most temporary indoor tracks are wood with a carpet-like surface. Use 3/16 needle or smaller spikes, if they allow any at all.
Wood
These are indoor tracks with carpet-like surfaces. Shoes with smaller or needle spikes are ideal for wood surfaces.
All-weather
It is a rubberized artificial surface thats is durable and water-resistant.
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