What shoes for middle school track and field?

[Anonymous]

Yes, PLEASE take her to a running store!

I wear Brooks, and they are generally well-regarded. But every foot is different! A good running store employee will check her stride and make some good recommendations.

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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.

OP probably took her kid to Nordstrom and doesn’t understand why she couldn’t find good running shoes

[Anonymous]

FWIW, my mid-distance hs star has been training in Hoka mach5s and 6s since the running store guy sold us the first pair 3 years ago.

[Anonymous]

I'm generally a cheapskate, but take my MS runners to an actual running store (Potomac River Running).

They're super helpful in finding the right thing, and it's worth the money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:FWIW, my mid-distance hs star has been training in Hoka mach5s and 6s since the running store guy sold us the first pair 3 years ago.

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Yes, this is why they sell them at running stores – obviously some Hokas meant for walking/cross training Are going to have a ton of cushion, but the once meant for running are very popular amongst our high school track team.

[Anonymous]

Mine wears Brooks for distance/cross country, with inserts for arch support. This year he’s been trying out Nike racing flats for field events (high jump/discus) and short sprints and hurdles in indoor track. They have less cushion but give him a better feel for the track and a much better grip on tight turns.

[Anonymous]

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

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Go to a running store and learn about what to buy.then buy a pair from them.