Title: Track & Field Equipment | Gear | Running Shoes | Kids | Youth | Sports | Spikes
Headings: Track Shoe Buying Guide
Track Shoe Buying Guide
Track and Field Shoes - Know Your Event
Track and Field Shoes - What's Your Fit?
Track and Field Shoes - Did U Know?
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Content: Track shoes for longer distances will also have fewer spikes in them, as the traction required for a quick start is not as important as good support. Track and Field Shoes - What's Your Fit? The main thing to consider when buying a pair of track shoes, of course, is that they fit and are comfortable. Always try a new pair of running shoes on at the end of the day, when your feet are at their largest. Make sure you have plenty of room for your toes and it's always a good idea to go for a short run around the store or the mall to make sure the shoes are comfortable. But, don't run for too long, or the store clerk may think you've decided to skip town without paying for your shoes! Also, be aware that some tracks don't allow runners to wear certain kinds of spikes (because they can wreck the track), so check with your coach to make sure your track shoes are acceptable. Track and Field Shoes - Did U Know? In 1960, Ethiopian track star, Abebe Bikila, never worried about what kind of shoes he wore while competing. During the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Bikila won the gold medal and set a world record in the marathon while running barefoot!