Harder, better, faster, stronger. Daft Punk gave athletes everywhere great words to live by, which is pretty impressive considering that they are robots – and French.
How do the right shoes give you an advantage while you’re competing in track and field? By giving you better traction. By giving you better stability. By greatly enhancing your acceleration and your top speed! Show up to the track wearing your Chuck Taylors if you like, but you’d better hope your opponents’ dust tastes good that day.
Peak Performance Fitness Gear offers track and field athletes every advantage they need to bring home the gold. We take all the guesswork out of choosing the best pair of shoes. Our team of highly trained experts offers all the information you need to know about track spikes. One of us is even a coach for a local track team!
Better yet, our brick-and-mortar store in Sioux City, IA allows you to actually try on shoes before you commit to them. Much more convenient than Amazon, which will have you driving to the UPS Store if you don’t like your mail order shoes’ fit, performance or appearance.
Expertise alone can’t give you the win, of course. That’s why Peak Performance stocks track shoes by the best athletic footwear companies. You’ll move like the wind, you’ll look cool the whole time you’re doing it, and you’ll take pride from supporting a locally owned business. That’s a win-win in our book!
Nike
Michael Jordan. Lebron James. Kevin Durant. What do all these basketball legends share in common? That’s right – they all wore Nikes.
The biggest name in athletic footwear hasn’t overlooked the unique needs of track and field athletes, of course. Take the Zoom Rival SD 2 as an example of Nike’s characteristically high-quality design. These revolutionary track and field throwing shoes feature:
- Mesh toes and sides for superior breathability
- No-sew lightweight synthetic uppers for true seamless support
- Integrated strap wraps that ensure a secure fit around the arch
- Hyper-durable midsole foam and Pebax elastomer forefoot plates
- Flexible, textured outsoles that provide stellar traction on wet surfaces
New Balance
Everyone and their grandma owns a pair of New Balance 574s, which are excellent for everything from light workouts to mall walking. But if you’re looking for racing flats or sprint spikes, then N and B are the only two letters you need to know.
Let’s take a look at the awesome XC Seven v4, which is designed for cross country running, as an example of why New Balance truly understands track athletes’ needs:
- Six-pin spike plate for unparalleled traction
- REVlite midsole which provides astoundingly lightweight cushioning
- Lightweight textile and mesh uppers that provide structure and style
- Traditional tongue and collar with lace-up closure that create a classic yet secure fit
Hoka
Hoka has developed an excellent reputation among people from all walks of life since their relatively recent foundation in 2009. The Bondi 8 is superb for folks who are managing plantar fasciitis. The inexpensive Solimar makes world-class quality available to all. And if you’re just looking for a stylish all-purpose running shoe, the Clifton 9 is sure to check all your boxes.
But track and field athletes are a special breed, which is why Hoka’s Crescendo MD is replete with performance-enhancing features:
- Flexible thermoplastic polyurethane six-pin spike plate
- Breathable air mesh that keeps feet dry and comfortable
- Compression-molded ethyl vinyl acetate midsole that soaks up shock
- Higher-than-average stack height for added protection against impact
- Vegan!
Sandals
If anyone recommends wearing sandals while competing in track and field, take a good, hard look at them. Remember everything about them that you’re able, and spend the rest of your life trying not to be like that.
Sandals are poorly suited for sprinting for a number of reasons, and heaven help you if you drop a discus on your toe while you’re in beachwear. That said, nothing beats slipping into a comfy pair of sandals after the training or competition has ended. It lets your feet breathe! More importantly, it lets you avoid doing any damage while you’re riding home from the track. Dad already has enough on his plate. Putting holes through his Chevy’s upholstery isn’t going to make anyone’s life any better.
Need a sweet pair of sandals? Peak Performance has your feet partially covered. Our wide selection of sandals will keep you cool, cushioned and supported – perfect if your dogs are barking after doing legendary things on the track.
Contact us today to learn more about our expansive selection of high-quality athletic footwear in stock, or stop by our shop in Sioux City to take advantage of our custom shoe fitting service!