Do I need special shoes for track?

I%26#039;m a freshman and Spring Track starts next week. It%26#039;s going to be the first time I%26#039;ve done it so I%26#039;m really clueless about what shoes I need...I%26#039;m not very good at all so do I even need to buy the spikes?





Please any info will help, thanks!!

Do I need special shoes for track?
Oh baby, you%26#039;re gonna be sore. My school started track last week, and I%26#039;ve been having trouble walking ever since haha. But it%26#039;s fun, and you%26#039;ll do fine I%26#039;m sure. You don%26#039;t need any special shoes, unless you want to get spikes. They aren%26#039;t required, and I personally don%26#039;t like them, but it could be different for you. You will need just average running shoes from a sports store, something like Dick%26#039;s, etc. If you have any questions, feel free to email me. Good luck next week(:
Reply:I you%26#039;re doing distance, a good pair of awesome running sneakers are fine. Spikes are more for sprinters. You can still wear them but if you%26#039;re a distance person, it%26#039;s not really needed.
Reply:i would just wear regular running shoes, and later when you get a chance ask the coach if you should get special track shoes.
Reply:you don%26#039;t need to but track shoes help because of more grip basically, but if you feel your better without them theres no need to get them
Reply:It all depends on which track events you are running and the kind of surface you will be training on. You need to consult the coach before you buy something because no matter what you buy, it could be the wrong thing unless you know all of this in advance.





If you have no athletic shoes at all and need to buy something anyways, then the safest bet would be simply %26quot;running shoes%26quot; without spikes, since you can always use that for running on the widest variety of surfaces.
Reply:As you already know there are track shoes with spikes but the track coach may or may not require you to have them. However, if you want to be the best you can be you need to have track shoes.
Reply:no you need to by running shoes which are like sneakers just the people at the store your looking for running shoes
Reply:dont just use regular sneakers


i would reccomend getting a pair of running shoes
Reply:Depends on what distance you are going to run. Don%26#039;t be afraid to ask the coach for advice.
Reply:yea there are special shoes for track. go to ***** sporting goods or any sport store and they%26#039;ll have them. spikes are definately necessary. they help you grip the track a lot better and make you a more confident runner.
Reply:track spikes are nice and they make it easier to run on the track or at least i think so...nike has some nice ones there what i use
Reply:Definitely!





I%26#039;m a freshman too and I%26#039;m in Track.





Well it depends on what kinds of events you are doing.





Sprinting and Long Distance could use spikes.





Look at this site. It will mostly likely answer all your questions.





http://en.allexperts.com/q/Track-Field-2...





Have fun.
Reply:I don%26#039;t think you need to get spikes yet, but you definitely need to get running shoes. I also run track and cross country. When I would forget my running shoes and I had converses my feet would hurt. A lot! Gosh, especially if your just beginning you need them even more. If your feet aren%26#039;t used to running and you run with just regular sneakers that can cause pains in your feet after you run. Just get the sneakers. You can buy cheap ones first and as you get better you can buy pricier ones.


nike has really good ones





http://www.runningtough.com/running_shoe...


http://www.roadrunnersports.com/
Reply:**** Alright, so here%26#039;s the deal. Like many people have said before, it really depends on your race. No matter what though, i would definitely get a pair of spikes. However there are 2 types of spikes out there, here%26#039;s how you%26#039;ll know which one to use. ****





-----------------Sprinting (400-meters and under)-----------------





If you plan on doing events like these make sure you buy spikes that have a plastic plate (almost like a plastic bottom) underneath the shoe.











------Middle Distance/Distance (800-meter and above)-------





If you plan on doing events like these make sure that your spikes have a rubber plate underneath the shoe. There should be no plastic on the shoe.








-----------------EXTRA INFORMATION------------------





Spikes are only for races, do not wear them to practice.





For practice you need a pair of %26quot;trainers%26quot; %26lt;%26lt;%26lt; which are basically just normal running shoes.





I recommend the Air-Pegasus from NIKE.





They are the BEST and well known for their durability.
Reply:Spikes are very important to sprinters as they are lighter than flats. Distance runners should also where spikes; however, many distance runners still run in flats as they are more comfortable. Just make sure that if you get spikes that:


1.that the front two spikes should be near each other for good front toe support (especially important for long distance)


2. tight, but breathable


3. note, most track meets allow only 1/8 pyramid spikes



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