What shoes for middle school track and field?

[Anonymous]

I don't need track spikes, but a good all around shoe for a middle school girl. Suggestions?

[Anonymous]

ASICS are usually rated highest for women’s and girls running. That is what my MS runner and her track coach wear.

[Anonymous]

Whatever fits her best. Take her to an actual shoe store to try a bunch of different brands on.

[Anonymous]

Mine wears Hokas

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mine wears Hokas

To each their own, but I'd vote against Hokas. They provide too much cushion and this is regarded as generally the opposite of what is considered ideal for track and field shoes. Also, in my daughter, they were too soft and both feet pronate in them.

Also, a proper shoe will depend on what distances your daughter is running? Shoe characteristic should be different for short-middle distance event/ training vs longer distance events/ training.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Whatever fits her best. Take her to an actual shoe store to try a bunch of different brands on.

this. It really depends on your foot.

[Anonymous]

Take her to R&J or Fleet Feet and have them measure her feet, watch her jog around the store, etc. She'll get the right fit for her foot

[Anonymous]

Mine has some New Balance sneakers that she wears for track - she's in 6th and wears a 625 in a Kids 6.5 but I think the women's equivalent is probably a 680 or 880.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mine wears Hokas

To each their own, but I'd vote against Hokas. They provide too much cushion and this is regarded as generally the opposite of what is considered ideal for track and field shoes. Also, in my daughter, they were too soft and both feet pronate in them.

Also, a proper shoe will depend on what distances your daughter is running? Shoe characteristic should be different for short-middle distance event/ training vs longer distance events/ training.

You know there's more than one style of Hoka? There are ones made specifically for running, while others are for cross training, walking, being on your feet all day, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mine wears Hokas

To each their own, but I'd vote against Hokas. They provide too much cushion and this is regarded as generally the opposite of what is considered ideal for track and field shoes. Also, in my daughter, they were too soft and both feet pronate in them.

Also, a proper shoe will depend on what distances your daughter is running? Shoe characteristic should be different for short-middle distance event/ training vs longer distance events/ training.

You know there's more than one style of Hoka? There are ones made specifically for running, while others are for cross training, walking, being on your feet all day, etc.

Actually I didn't know Hoka had different styles. My kid has small feet, so they had 1 style in her size. After I saw what they did to her, I won't let her run in them or do too much walking in them. Crocs offer more support than the Hokas we bought.

[Anonymous]

Definitely go to a running store and have them work with her. She might not end up with the "cool" shoes, but they will be the right ones. Also have her only use them for track and not wear to school, etc.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mine wears Hokas

To each their own, but I'd vote against Hokas. They provide too much cushion and this is regarded as generally the opposite of what is considered ideal for track and field shoes. Also, in my daughter, they were too soft and both feet pronate in them.

Also, a proper shoe will depend on what distances your daughter is running? Shoe characteristic should be different for short-middle distance event/ training vs longer distance events/ training.

You know there's more than one style of Hoka? There are ones made specifically for running, while others are for cross training, walking, being on your feet all day, etc.

Actually I didn't know Hoka had different styles. My kid has small feet, so they had 1 style in her size. After I saw what they did to her, I won't let her run in them or do too much walking in them. Crocs offer more support than the Hokas we bought.

Give me a break.

[Anonymous]

Mine uses Asics and Saucony.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mine wears Hokas

To each their own, but I'd vote against Hokas. They provide too much cushion and this is regarded as generally the opposite of what is considered ideal for track and field shoes. Also, in my daughter, they were too soft and both feet pronate in them.

Also, a proper shoe will depend on what distances your daughter is running? Shoe characteristic should be different for short-middle distance event/ training vs longer distance events/ training.

You know there's more than one style of Hoka? There are ones made specifically for running, while others are for cross training, walking, being on your feet all day, etc.

Actually I didn't know Hoka had different styles. My kid has small feet, so they had 1 style in her size. After I saw what they did to her, I won't let her run in them or do too much walking in them. Crocs offer more support than the Hokas we bought.

Give me a break.

I wouldn't give you a break, because you might be an idiot.

I second that, the Hokas we have are super soft, squishy and unstable. Crocs at least don't make my kids feet pronate inward.

Here is a thread on how Hokas might be causing runners to twist their ankles more: https://www.reddit.com/r/trailrunning/comments/oa0c5z/do_you_roll_your_ankles_more_often_in_hokas/

There are tons of thread popping up about them. I don't think any serious runners wear them, just the casual yoga pant crowd.

Yes, go to a running store and got your kid fitted. Just stay away from Hokas or any other show excessive padding for kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mine uses Asics and Saucony.

Good choices.