<p>I just joined track today (yay!)
but i have a question for you track people.
What type of shoes do i need to buy?!?! (gym shoes, shoes w/ spikes, etc.)
im getting them tomorrow and i dont want to get the wrong ones. thanks in advance :)</p>
<p>You should go to a running specialties store. Usually they’ll have a knowledgeable runners/staff members who will tell you what kind of shoes you need based on your running form. For example, they may have you walk on a treadmill and see if you overpronate or not, and then based off of that give you a variety of shoes.</p>
<p>^ehh..sounds expensive. i kind of have a spending limit…</p>
<p>…as far as just running shoes…get some running shoes that you feel comfortable in…but for spikes, you should talk to your coach before getting any…it depends whether you are a distance runner or a sprinter..if you are a distance runner you may want to even get cross country spikes…but def. find out because spikes can be kind of expensive..</p>
<p>^thanks.
yeah im going to be a long-distance runner but definitely not cross country.</p>
<p>You need trainers (for practice) and spikes (for meets).</p>
<p>For trainers, [url=<a href=“http://www.asicsamerica.com/products/category.aspx?PARENT_CATEGORY_ID=250001602]Asics[/url”>http://www.asicsamerica.com/products/category.aspx?PARENT_CATEGORY_ID=250001602]Asics[/url</a>] are the best brand. You can find these at a track and field store; some sporting goods stores might also sell these.</p>
<p>Dunno about spikes though.</p>
<ul>
<li>Remember, depending on your event, your looking for the lightest shoe with the best support.
** Some tracks (like the one at this year’s NJCTC’s) require a specific type of spike, so check with your coach before buying. You can get extra spikes at your local sporting goods store.
*** Spiked shoes are event-oriented. Check with your coach.</li>
</ul>
<p>Price isn’t a concern for trainers. This is the fourth season for my Asics and their still going strong.</p>
<p>[dyestat.com</a> Track Talk](<a href=“http://www.talk.dyestat.com/index.php?]dyestat.com”>http://www.talk.dyestat.com/index.php?)</p>
<p>get an account there and ask away. its the running people’s equivalent of cc.</p>
<p>^thanks and thanks 
ill be running the mile and 2 mile.
at the meet they said something about the spikes not being the right size & being disqualified so…</p>
<p>your spikes can only be so long, but it varies by location
your coach would know the size you need</p>