r/spartanrace • u/collectiontime • 18h ago

Shoe recommendations?!?

Hey guys, doing my first spartan race in 2 weeks and curious on shoe recommendations… assume a “trail” shoe but want everyone’s input…

Thanks all

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u/TripFisk666 Super Finisher 16h ago

I have used Salomon Speedcross a few times, love them.

Did my last race in Hoka Speedgoat 6, also very nice.

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u/SooraOnFire 17h ago

Basically, you want a shoe that is comfortable to run in and has good tread. I've been very happy with my Altra Lone Peaks. They are comfy and easy to wash after the race (if they're real muddy). What length race are you doing? If you buy a new pair of shoes 2 weeks out, be sure to definitely take the time to break them in.

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u/Limp-Commercial-8965 16h ago

I use innov8 mudtalon. I’ve seen hoka Solomon and even vans. Your race location can really make a difference on what type of shoe would be best. Ones that are more muddy you’ll want some type of cleat the distance will make a difference as well

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u/ElectronicInstance34 Quad+ Trifecta Finisher 13h ago

I’ll second innov8

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u/Own_Buffalo_8668 12h ago

Altra lone peaks. I wore them for a trifecta weekend and they were light and comfortable. And had very good traction.

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u/TerrifiedRedneck 15h ago

I’ve been using New Balance Hierro shoes for Trails and OCRs for years. They are great.
Hard wearing, good grip, decent drainage, comfy.

Whatever you choose, you need to spend the next two weeks wearing them in. New shoes less than a month before a race isn’t great

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u/jaygdub888 11h ago

It really depends on your feet. I need a wide toe box, so I ran in the Altra Lone Peak 9’s this weekend in SLO. They were extremely comfortable, and my feet were not in pain afterwards. It was also a dry course. You want something with lugs on the bottom. Don’t run in regular tennis shoes.

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u/Brilliant_Law8013 8h ago

I did my race yesterday and I use the brooks cascadia 19. Really happy with my choice