Could I use these shoes for running XC and Track?

Question

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2788397

I'm not sure if it's only for lacrosse.

But I like these and currently I use Adidas, not the running kind of shoes though.

Answer 1

Questions about shoes I will never get tired of answering.

I wouldn't get that pair of shoes, they are meant specifically for lacrosse Try the below advice. I hope it helps.

First I will start off with the trainers because you will be wearing them for the majority of the time. Since you will be running on all types of surfaces (pavement, grass, dirt, rocks, etc) you will need a shoe that can take a beating. The shoe will have to be more light weight but yet it will need stability it will also have to have good cushioning and it will need waffles (bottom of the shoe) made for all types of surfaces. Waffles made for pavement are going to be larger than waffles made for grass and dirt. This is because smaller waffles offer more traction but yet they wear down faster on pavement and concrete. So shoes for pavement and concrete are larger to help with the wear and tear. So the key is finding a shoe that has a mixture of both more specifically the heel of the shoe should have larger waffles. With this being said the Asics Kayano is the best on the market right now. The upper is made of mesh which makes the shoe lighter and more breathable. It has plenty of cushioning and the waffles are perfect for all types of terrain.

Next the racing flats. A racing flat will be a lighter shoe. Now you don't need a shoe that has removeable spikes they are for more advanced runners. I didn't start using them until I had been running for about 2 years and I was running sub 12 min in the 2 mile. A racing shoe should also have a little bit of heel (that gives a little more cushioning.) If you go to the eastbay website (link below) you will see a bunch of different choices. I don't really have complaints about any of those shoes. There are only a very few on that page that have spikes in them but it will say. If I had to pick one I would pick the Nike mens waffle racer.  Good luck with everything. If you have more questions feel free to email me. [e-mail]

Answer 2

im a cross country veteran and i say no way. out of all honesty those look too heavy and those are the wrong type of spikes. To train you might want to get the ascics gel frantic 2 its what i wear they are extremely comfortable and lightweight. They are good because they also give you ankle support. Also you might want to look at nike.com for shoes that can put in metal spikes on the bottom. This will give you extra grip when you go up hills.

Answer 3

no freaking way

Answer 4

Could I use these shoes for running XC and Track?

-Absolutely not

Visit your local running store (not d**k's or Sports Authority) but a real running store (Fleet Feet, Movin Shoes, etc).  It's impossible (at this time) to tell someone what kind of running shoe that they need via the Internet.  This site will help you make an informed decision though: http://www.markrunning.com/shoes

Unless your gut feeling (or actual knowledge of running) tells you that your coach's plan is wrong, follow it.  40 mile/week seems a little light but I'm sure he/she has a plan and a reason for it.