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Best Men's Track and Field Shoes

Updated October 2018
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
adidas
Performance Adizero Finesse Track Shoe
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Bottom Line

Well researched and engineered for performance and fit.

Pros

Weighing in at less than 6 ounces, this shoe combines a blend of high-performance materials that keep your feet light and airy and stabilized for performance. High marks in regard to performance from NCAA athletes. Performs well for short distance sprints.

Cons

Designed for performance but not for staying clean.

Best Bang for the Buck
Saucony
Spitfire
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Bottom Line

A track shoe that comes with all the bells and whistles to propel you to the finish line.

Pros

According to customers, ordering a half of size up will fit like second skin on the fleet-footed feet of those wearing these shoes. Lightweight and comes with spikes and tools to adjust the tension. Great for high school track.

Cons

Only designed for a synthetic track.

ASICS
Gunlap Track and Field Shoe
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Bottom Line

Light and comfortable, especially for those competing in mid-distance races.

Pros

We love the fun, energetic color scheme in this pair of shoes, as well as the memories they'll provide for those who like to compete and also photograph their photogenic attire. High marks for quality and ease of fit, even for those competing in his first race.

Cons

We wish the laces could be a bit stronger.

New Balance
Middle Distance Spike
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Bottom Line

Trusted brand delivers a shoe that fits a multitude of athletic levels.

Pros

High marks for expected fit and feel as well as an easy to spot design for those watching in the stands. A brand known for providing ergonomic and nice fitting shoes delivers in its version of a track shoe.

Cons

Not as customized as other track shoes, but gets the job done.

PUMA
Gunlap Track and Field Shoe
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Bottom Line

Built for speed as well as beginners.

Pros

Known for immediate comfort, decreasing the time it takes to achieve results while waiting for a shoe to fit right. We love that beginners can perform in this shoe as well as those winning 100 and 200 meter races.

Cons

Great for running, but not for all track and field events.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

  • 19 Models Considered
  • 6 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 157 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    The team that worked on this review
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      Eliza
      Production Manager
    • Enid
      Enid
      Editor
    • Melinda
      Melinda
      Web Producer
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    Saucony

    Spitfire

    Saucony

    Spitfire

    A track shoe that comes with all the bells and whistles to propel you to the finish line.

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    ASICS

    Gunlap Track and Field Shoe

    ASICS

    Gunlap Track and Field Shoe

    Light and comfortable, especially for those competing in mid-distance races.

    $0
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    adidas

    Performance Adizero Finesse Track Shoe

    adidas

    Performance Adizero Finesse Track Shoe

    Well researched and engineered for performance and fit.

    $0
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    New Balance

    Middle Distance Spike

    New Balance

    Middle Distance Spike

    Trusted brand delivers a shoe that fits a multitude of athletic levels.

    $0
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    PUMA

    Gunlap Track and Field Shoe

    PUMA

    Gunlap Track and Field Shoe

    Built for speed as well as beginners.

    $0

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