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Throwing shoes have no spikes at all. Instead they use a smooth or lightly textured rubber sole that lets you spin in the circle, with a strap across the top to lock your foot down. Here are the throwing shoes we recommend for shot put, discus and hammer.
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Nike
The Nike Zoom Rival SD 2 is a versatile, affordable throwing shoe for shot put, discus and hammer that works for both rotational and glide technique.
adidas
The adidas Throwstar is an affordable throwing shoe with a synthetic rubber sole and Velcro strap that works for both glide and rotational shot put.
PUMA
The PUMA evoSPEED Throw is a durable rotational throwing shoe with a large, smooth contact area for a planted feel in the shot put circle.
Saucony
The Saucony Unleash SD is a grippy, flexible all-round throwing shoe for shot put, discus and hammer, and a favourite of glide throwers.
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You can throw in trainers, but throwing shoes give a flatter, more predictable sole for the circle and better lateral support, especially for rotational throwers.
Rotational throwers usually prefer a smoother sole that spins easily, while glide throwers often like a little more texture for grip.
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