Which legal shoes for track 5K-10k when you need some drop?

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4 years ago 05/16/2021 11:58am EDT

I have achilles issues and can't tolerate spikes or low drop shoes on the track. I want to run some summer track 5ks and I am trying to figure out which shoes would be best that have some drop (7-10mm preferred). Also, I want to wear WA legal shoes (no vaporflys or the like)... Any insights out there appreciated... I see on the WA legal list there are some that I thought were legal but actually aren't (it isn't just about stack height apparently)...This includes the asics meta racer, adios pro, and some others - link here:

https://worldathletics.org/download/download?filename=a7135684-592d-4da4-a70d-aeb7bbc59649.pdf&urlslug=World%20Athletics%20Shoe%20Compliance%20List%20(as%20at%2014%20May%202021)

any experience with some shoes on the list that fit the bill is much appreciated. maybe there aren't legal options for old guys with achilles problems...

4 years ago 05/16/2021 12:06pm EDT

re: fastermaster

The first question is are you even racing in meets sanctioned by iaaf most people think the rules apply to them but it’s really only for pros not even college kids at this point but also adidas has some plated flats that have a very small mid sole

4 years ago 05/16/2021 1:04pm EDT

re: lke_4:25

yeah, def not pro, but will be running some usatf sanctioned meets against college guys and subelites and don't want to be the only one with VFs on haha. Also, in the future, maybe some world masters champs or something once the world opens back up...ultimately i guess i just want to know i am following the same rules as the fastest guys in the world. i have raced with the VFs on the road some and I just think they would be a little egregious on the track , you know?

4 years ago 05/16/2021 2:30pm EDT

re: fastermaster

Been seeing tons of D1 athletes wearing Vaporflys on the track this season. I wouldn't worry about it if you're not planning on breaking any records.

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