Training Shoe

A forum to discuss everything to do with pole vaulting equipment: poles, pits, spikes, etc.

Moderator: Barto

Post Reply
User avatar
VaultPurple
PV Lover
Posts: 1079
Joined: Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:44 pm
Expertise: Former College Vaulter, College Coach, Pole Vault Addict
Favorite Vaulter: Greg Duplantis
Location: North Carolina

Training Shoe

Unread postby VaultPurple » Fri May 30, 2008 8:02 pm

What does everyone reccomend as the best shoe to train in... like running sprints and such.

Just trying to get some opinions on whats best. I used to just use a distance style assic because it is what i used for cross country.. didnt know if anyone thought something would be better. Whats best on legs and you see less problems like shin splints?
Top
User avatar
BethelPV
PV Follower
Posts: 518
Joined: Thu Jul 22, 2004 4:02 pm
Expertise: Former College Vaulter, Post Collegiate Vaulter, High School Coach
Favorite Vaulter: Billy Olson
Location: ADTF Academy

Unread postby BethelPV » Sat May 31, 2008 2:01 am

I use Saucony's that I get from Di ck Sporting Goods and absolutely love them... have 3 pair... haha!!
Vault with a purpose... Vault for God!!
Top
User avatar
rainbowgirl28
I'm in Charge
Posts: 30435
Joined: Sat Aug 31, 2002 1:59 pm
Expertise: Former College Vaulter, I coach and officiate as life allows
Lifetime Best: 11'6"
Gender: Female
World Record Holder?: Renaud Lavillenie
Favorite Vaulter: Casey Carrigan
Location: A Temperate Island
Contact:
Contact rainbowgirl28

Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Sat May 31, 2008 3:59 am

BethelPV wrote:I use Saucony's that I get from Di ck Sporting Goods and absolutely love them... have 3 pair... haha!!


Haha way to get around my word filter ;)
Top
g00eY
PV Nerd
Posts: 74
Joined: Wed Apr 18, 2007 10:10 pm
Expertise: Current High School Vaulter
Location: Naperville, IL

Unread postby g00eY » Thu Jun 05, 2008 7:47 pm

I used to wear Asics Kayanos when I ran distance for cross country and track, but now that I'm focusing on shorter runs and pole vaulting, I ordered myself a pair of Asics DS Trainers. If you like Asics you should definitely give these a try... I'm glad I did.

Word of advice if you end up ordering online: I wear a size 8.5 Kayano but I had to order a size 9 DS Trainer.
PR - 13'0"
Top
User avatar
Lax PV
PV Follower
Posts: 571
Joined: Fri Jul 25, 2003 10:02 pm
Expertise: Former HS and college vaulter, college and HS level coaching, CSCS certified
Lifetime Best: 475
Favorite Vaulter: Tarasov
Location: The Woodlands, TX
Contact:
Contact Lax PV

Unread postby Lax PV » Sun Jun 08, 2008 1:51 am

Sadly, I know this is not the answer you want to hear, but it depends a lot on your stride, the type of training, and how your foot interacts with the ground. Training is the easy one, power/sprint. The rest take a bit more work. Usually track and field news magazine has an annual shoe review (although the magazine is not cheap).

For people with shin splint concerns, I know many people have been happy with Adidas Supernova Cusion.

If you over invert your foot (run on the outside of your foot) like me, I really like Nike's Structure.

The new Under Armor shoes for straight ahead speed have me a bit intrigued however... has anyone tried them out yet?
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Pole Vault - Equipment”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 12 guests