World Athletics has amended Rule 5 in relation to shoes worn in competition.

From 30 April 2020, any shoe must have been available for purchase by any athlete on the open retail market (online or in store) for a period of four months before it can be used in competition.

If a shoe is not openly available to all then it will be deemed a prototype and use of it in competition will not be permitted. Subject to compliance with the rules, any shoe that is available to all, but is customised for aesthetic reasons, or for medical reasons to suit the characteristics of a particular athlete’s foot, will be allowed.

Athletics West requires all athletes competing in the Open and Under 20 age divisions (including Para) in World Ranking Events to submit a Shoe Declaration. You will only need to submit this once, and can submit multiple pairs of shoes for the season. Officials will be provided with a list of competitors and their declared footwear for marshalling. Any amendments to your Shoe Declaration can be made by completing the form again online or in person at the TIC Area no later than 60 minutes prior to the start time of your event. 

Athletes who have not completed the form or those wearing non compliant shoes will not be permitted to compete.

If you have any queries please email admin@athleticswest.com.au.

Select Register about to complete the Athletics West Shoe Declaration form or alternatively you can click here to download the PDF version and return to admin@athleticswest.com.au.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Please click here for the current list of shoes deemed approved by World Athletics (listed under Manuals & Guidelines). Please note that World Athletics continually amend the Approved Shoe List as they complete their testing of shoes, therefore athletes should ensure they check this list on a regular basis.