Best Shot Put Shoes - Shotput.club

Depending on the stage that you are at in the shot put, you will want to consider the best type of shot put shoes that will help you generate more power to throw further in the shot put.

You need to assess whether or not you will benefit from wearing shot put shoes first. This will depend on the technique that you use (Standing, glide, or spin); as well as how you are generating the explosive power (are you using the explosive power through your hips!)

If you are just doing throwing a shot put from the standing position, you won’t need any shot put shoes. Although, if it helps with your confidence, you can opt to purchase them.

If you are doing the gliding technique, you can opt for shot put shoes. However, the shot put shoes will serve you well if you have a quick reaction time off the ground and you need shoes with a smooth surface.

If you are doing the spinning technique, specific shot put shoes will be ideal to wear for your training and during your competitions to get the edge to throw further in the shot put.

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What are the best shot put shoes?

Adidas Adizero Shotput – GY0904

The Adidas Adizero Shot put throwing shoes have been a popular choice for shot putters over the years.

One thing to note is that the smoothness of the shoe around the ball of the foot (around the toe area) isn’t as smooth as other options. The comfort and practicality will differ amongst shot putters depending on the style that they are going for. (Glide vs spin).

For most younger athletes, the smoothness will be negligible. Whereas for older adult athletes, they may get some extra benefit from having a smoother sole to increase the amount of speed in their spin or glide.

In the video below, you can see a review on the Adidas Adizero Shopt put throwing shoe from VS Athletics.

Prices for this shoe start from $65.

Click here to buy them on VS Athletics.

Adidas AdiZero Shot Put Shoes – GY8393

Nike Zoom Rotational 6 Shot Put Shoes

If you are looking for a pair of throwing shoes to step up into, then you should consider the Nike Zoom rotational 6 shoes. The design is tailored for athletes that want to increase their speed inside the throwing circle when doing the glide or spin technique. It is recommended more for mature athletes that can generate more speed and transfer this into their throwing attempt.

Below is a video review from VS Athletics.

Click here to buy them on VS Athletics.

Velaasa Stones Throw Shot Put Shoes

Velaasa Stones Shot Put Shoes — Velaasa Stones Throw Shot Put Shoes

The Velaasa Stones throw shot put shoes are another popular brand amongst shot putters. These shoes do have a tight and narrow fit, but are well-built and durable. They are good for throwers that need a shoe for good rotational footwork.

Watch the video review from VS Athletics below.

Click here to buy them on VS Athletics.

VS Power Throw Shot Put Shoes

These shoes are a great entry-level shot put throwing shoe. This is great for shot putters that use the glide or rotational techniques. This is also a good shoe to wear in wet conditions.

Watch the video review below.