What shoes should I wear when I make my NCAA debut in the 10,000? Spikes, road shoes?

Probably the dragonflies honestly.

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I don’t think there are any road racers that meet the requirements. I’m in a similar dilemma

wear super spikes as another said almost all super shoes are banned and you're mark may not be counted.

I'd wear dragonflys. I'm a sub-32 guy, so nothing crazy nothing slow, and I've never found super shoes better than super spikes for any track race. With the way super spikes are cushioned you'll be okay, even after a 10k.

I'd go with Dragonfly 2 or Dragonfly Elites.

Super spikes nowadays are nothing compared to spikes from 10 years ago. They are now just as cushioned as shoes were back then. You'll be fine in spikes.

Especially if you do a few practices in dragonfly.

The new balance fuel cell pulse is a road show that meets world athletics (and the ncaa's) stack height requirement. There are some japanese road shoes that make the list as well - but good luck getting them. Of course most Xero models would be allowed too, but I don't know anyone serious running in xero lol.

https://certcheck.worldathletics.org/FullList

Most retail shoes you would want to use are here. As someone who ran the 10k in college - get used to running in whatever you are going to race in. This isn't like the 5k where you can just endure the last 4 laps or so hurting. If your feet are hurting at 2 miles, there are still 17 laps to go.

Whatsthe temp going to be? the colder it’s going to be the more like a road the track will feel. Like others said I would practice in your top two choices - start with a few k at race pace.

Okay seems like dragonflies are the move. My question then would be if dragonfly xc’s or the regular track ones would be best (since I have both), or if they even make any real difference at all.

dragonflies are illegal on the track

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To my knowledge there is no appreciable difference between the regular Dragonflys and the XC version other than a thicker outsole and more solid construction, which really does nothing but make it much heavier. You don't get any extra cushioning.

Streakfly 2 could be a contender

wdym road shoes? it’s not just vaporflys it’s any shoes above 25mm

If place is important, you're going to have to sprint at the end. I wouldn't want to sprint a last lap wearing flats. They may be more comfortable before the last lap, but you'll be at a disadvantage to spike-wearers once the sprint starts.

If you're willing to buy another pair of spikes, I would HIGHLY recommend the Hoka Cielo FLYX spikes (worn by all of the hoka pros). They feel like a cross between a super shoe and a super spike. They are more cushioned and are forgiving while still being plenty aggressive. They are also still very light despite looking slightly chunky (they don't feel chunky, very smooth). They're also very good for training because of the cushion, making them quite forgiving, but I still run 12 mid 100s often in them and feel great. Plus they are quite durable. Of course there is no magic shoe and everyone has their preferences, but if you find a deal I would highly recommend these for 5k-10k.

Above 25mm, so they're not allowed sadly.