I'm running a one off 8k cross country race in a couple weeks and I don't want to wear spikes to save my legs. Any recommendations for flats that I could wear on a pretty soft grass course that I could then wear for a half marathon or maybe even a full? Not too concerned about time for the cross race, but would definitely feel too clunky in trainers.
Nike streaks (not LT, the 6 or 7) come to mind. The adidas boston 9 also look like they would be good for this kind of thing, I'd stay away from the 10 though.
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I think I’d really like the Streaks but I cannot find them anywhere. I’ll check out the other suggestions and see what I can find
Anyone have any experience with super shoes for cross country? Feels like a no go but I found a great deal on Endorphin Pro 1s that I’d like to try for longer stuff on the roads (don’t see myself ever spending $250 on a shoe). I was hoping to take out two birds with one stone and find a road shoe that would do okay for one cross race
It really gets down to what the surfaces are like for the XC race. The Endorphin Pro isn't as squishy as something like the Vaporfly which is a big plus if you were to use it for XC.
Have you thought of lower-cushion super shoes like the Hoka Rocket X, adidas adizero pro, Asics Metaracer, or Skechers GOrun Speed Elite? Both aren't overly soft and wouldn't be super high off the ground depending on the XC course surfaces.
The only shoe I've worn for both a half marathon and XC race were the original Brooks Hyperions which were great for both (ran my half marathon PR for a win and 1-2 XC course PRs I believe). It's their version of the Nike Streak 6/7s and NB 1400s which would also be great options if you aren't looking for anything "super". The adidas adizero adios 6 would also be a neat shoe in this category, but it's a bit higher off the ground.
I would always check ebay for any shoe you can't find through an official retailer like the Streak 6 or 7. I've found 6+ shoes through there.
I'm sorry for the excessive information, but there's just so many good options haha. Good luck on the races!
An other + 1 for the New Balance 1400. I used it for my tempo and fartlek workout on gravel road. Great stability and grip. I replaced the NB 1400 by the Puma Liberate Nitro which is 20 grams lighter. That shoe is great too, for a road racing flat it has one of the best traction ever. There's more foam so it's not the most stable shoe over grass and uneven terrain but it's pretty flexible so if you have strong ankle / lower body muscles, you would do well on a XC course.
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