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Cross Country Running Shoes

  • 05-09-2010 8:38pm
    #1
    Murraythree
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭


    Hoping to do cross country running this year for the first time and would really appreciate some advise on the best pair of shoes to buy. Thanks in advance.


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  • #2
    c montgomery
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,122 ✭✭✭c montgomery


    Not exactly cross country but some good shoes discussed here that might interest you.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055449732


  • #3
    Burgman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 183 ✭✭Burgman


    But if you are going to run in AAI or BHAA cross-country races, you would probably be better going for a pair of spikes. They are less expensive than ordinary running shoes (and probably trail shoes too). I think that they important thing with spikes is the length of the spike. They come in 5mm, 9mm, 12mm and 15mm and you will usually get one set on the shoes that you buy so you will have to buy another set for around €3. You should probably get a pair of spikes that you can use on the track with 5mm spikes and also use in cross-country with 12mm or 15mm. It might be worthwhile giving some thought to how easy it would be to clean them after a muddy race where they would be muddy inside and outside. Spikes (i.e. the shoes) should last for a long time as you will usually wear them for only a couple of hours a year.


  • #4
    DDPT
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭DDPT


    Runners are to feet as tyres are to Cars,

    different runners suit different athletes.

    Try to establish your foot type first (supinator, pronator, overpronator, neutral)

    then search on line for the right type of shoe for your foot type.

    This is likely to reduce the chance of injury down the road. Spikes often need insoles and this is why it is imperative to find out your foot type first.

    D


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