I’m wondering what other people are using/recommending these days regarding flats/running shoes for both warm-ups and tempo work. I use an ordinary running shoe ($30-40 pair of Nike’s or Avia’s) and sometimes use X-counrtry shoes for tempo work or long (speed endurance) sprints.
It doesn’t make a lot of sense to me to buy $100+ running shoes; I’d rather spend the money on some good spikes instead. What are others doing or what opinions do some of you have about training and warm-up shoes; and should different shoes be worn for tempo work?
Better to spend less on each pair and change them more often. Flats usually start to loose their shock absorption after 3 to 4 months, even if they still look good.