2007-03-12 07:28:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Running
Well for both sports you usually have (at least) two pairs of shoes. You have your trainers and your spikes. For trainers the best thing to do is go to a running shoe store where they can find the perfect shoe for your size, surface, pronation (how your foot moves when it strikes the ground), and level of training. Having the right trainers is essential in avoiding injury.
For spikes it depends on your event. If you are considering both cross-country and track I am guessing you are more of a distance person. You could get cross-country spikes and just use those for track, but I wouldn't use track spikes for cross-country because they don't have as much cushioning and that can be tough on your legs if you go longer on them than the prescribed distance. Look for spikes that Have XC(cross-country) or LD in the title.
2007-03-12 08:15:05 · answer #1 · answered by j12bash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For Track:
-Depends on your events, most events require light-weight shoes with spikes but some track events like the mile require comfortable shoes
For Cross Country:
-You REALLY need comfortable shoes and shoes that have "breathing" holes in them so your feet wont get overheated
2007-03-12 15:17:25 · answer #2 · answered by Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For track it depends if you are going to sprint or run long distance. For sprinting I would choose spikes and for long distance I would get light weight shoes that are comfortable. For cross country I would get light weight shoes that are VERY VERY comfortable.
2007-03-12 12:08:39 · answer #3 · answered by addee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on your event.
for cross country, you want something with cleats. check with your local running stores, ask your coach what they recommend.
for track, if you're a sprinter, you want cleats (if your track allows them). distance runners dont need them.
I do distance running, and I recommend Asics or New Balance.
2007-03-12 07:32:57 · answer #4 · answered by Kutekymmee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you run,but i just like to were shoes that keep my feet comtable.
2007-03-12 13:28:11 · answer #5 · answered by m & m melts in your mouth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New Balance are old school standards for running and still are. They don't really do well if you have a wide foot though.
2007-03-12 16:49:18 · answer #6 · answered by elong 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know really, it can be any type of shoes(sneakers) watver you feel comfortable with.
2007-03-12 08:20:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋