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Welcome to our guide on the best shoes to wear for the Spine Race. With the challenging terrain, harsh weather conditions, and long distances involved in this extreme ultramarathon, choosing the right shoes is crucial for success. We know this topic comes up frequently on social media, and there is a lot of debate around the perfect shoe for the race. However, it's essential to remember that the best shoe for you will vary depending on your individual needs and preferences. Ultimately, the best option is the shoe you have trained in and feel most comfortable wearing during the race. With that in mind, let's explore some suggestions for shoes that may help you tackle the Spine Race with confidence.

= Shoes =
While there are many options available, certain models of shoes are more common than others. Over the years, we have observed that these are the most common shoes worn by Spine Race participants. 

== Winning Shoes ==
* [https://www.inov-8.com/roclite Inov-8 Roclite 275 -  Jasmin Paris] Jasmin chose to run the Spine Race in the new ROCLITE 275 trail running shoe with graphene-enhanced rubber outsoles (G-GRIP).
* [https://www.lasportiva.com/en/uragano-gtx-man-black-36h999100 La Sportiva Uragano -  John Kelly] La Sportiva Uragano for the first half and La Sportiva Blizzard for the second half. 
* [https://www.inov-8.com/trailfly-g-270-v2-mens-trail-running-shoe Inov-8 TRAILFLY G 270 - Damian Hall] Pennine Way FKT 

== Shoes for Wide Feet ==

== Shoes with Best Grip ==

== The OG, GOAT Shoe of the Spine Race ==
The most popular shoe in the [https://stuwestfield.blogspot.com/2014_02_01_archive.html 2014 Spine Race - Footwear Survey], the legendary Salomon Speedcross.

The Salomon Speedcross is a good shoe for winter ultra marathons due to its excellent traction on snow and ice. The shoe's durability and protection features also make it suitable for long-distance running in challenging winter conditions.

Also available in a wide version [https://www.salomon.com/en-gb/shop-emea/product/speedcross-6-wide-lg9372.html#color=69571 Salomon Speedcross 6 WIDE]





== Popular Shoes ==

= Boots =

= Socks =