Need a recommendation for a pole vault shoe

[stargrazer]

What is a good girls pole vault shoe?

[rainbowgirl28]

There isn't such a thing. If you want a girly spike, a mid-distance spike should work just fine. I don't think anyone makes a female-specific version of pole vault/jump spikes.

[VaultPurple]

Save the hassle of trying out diffrent spikes and just go ahead and get the PV2's... By far most comftorable pole vault spike I have used.

[spaseminars]

If you buy a general purpose spike you'll want to try on several pairs by different manufacturers, since different shoe companies use slightly different lasts for unique fit. Many shoe companies do not specifically make shoes for women but will simply change the color and put a female size on the label. (Men's and womens sizes are different.)

Most brands that do specifically design for women will create a shoe with a narrower heel and a proportionately wider forefoot because these are the stereotypical differences between the male and female foot. But, this doesn't mean that it is appropriate for *your* foot. If you do buy a pole vault shoe you may find that the heel is a little loose, and you might need to insert a heel grip or cup to modify the fit for your needs.

Also if you have any obvious "issues" with your gait e.g. pronation/supination (inversion/eversion) you might also want to consider that in your shoe purchase.

[BethelPV]

I would like to recomend the Mizuno TJ or LJ shoe... specifically if you can find the white and blue ones with the yellow bottom.

[Adam00]

I know Puma makes some great quality and cheap track and field all around shoes, pretty sure they make them in both guys and girls, I have a pair and they have plenty of heel support/cushion and are very sturdy shoes.