Can normal running shoes be used for cross country running?
May 24th, 2009 | by DistanceRunner |Mandy asked:
I have a pair of women’s nike running shoes and am going to join my school’s cross country team in the fall. But I’m not sure if I have to get a pare of spikes for cross country of if I can just use my nike running shoes.
I have a pair of women’s nike running shoes and am going to join my school’s cross country team in the fall. But I’m not sure if I have to get a pare of spikes for cross country of if I can just use my nike running shoes.
Help please?
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5 Responses to “Can normal running shoes be used for cross country running?”
By sexy snow boarder on May 27, 2009 | Reply
ya your shoes will work thats what i use
By sweet-pea on May 27, 2009 | Reply
Yes, I used them for my cross country.
By Dan W on May 30, 2009 | Reply
spikes do help a lot in cross country if its muddy (obviously) but trainers are still ok
By katie w on Jun 1, 2009 | Reply
If your Nike’s are really light weight then they should be good…i would recommend against spikes…even though they are lightweight and flexable, crosscounty courses are sometimes set on concrete. annnd spikes on concrete is a no no.
By steeeeverino on Jun 1, 2009 | Reply
Mandy, you’ll be fine unless it’s wet–then you’ll slide a little. If you find you’re really fast (and I’m betting you will) then invest in the spikes for that competitive advantage.