World Athletics introduces new shoe rules

Sporting governing body World Athletics has approved new regulations for shoes worn in high-level competitions. From 1st November 2024, athletes will not be permitted to wear footwear with a stack height of over 20 mm. The current regulations allow a 20 mm stack height for sprint and hurdle events up to 400 m, and a 25 mm stack for 800 m events and longer distances.

Most amateur clubs, schools and even masters-level competitions will be exempt from World Athletics’ new ‘applicable competitions scope’. Major marathons and some other elite events will continue with pre-event shoe declarations, and a greater emphasis will be placed on conducting post-race spot checks. From January 2022, athletic shoes must not contain any embedded ‘sensing or intelligent’ technology with the exception of heart rate or cadence monitors.

Publishing Data

This article was originally published on page 2 of the January 2022 issue of SATRA Bulletin.

Other articles from this issue »

---