Let's get some shoes.
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I tried a hunch of shoes at rei yesterday. Merrell makes a bunch of minimalist shoes, with the bare access being midway between a minimal and cushion shoe. You might like it. Unfortunately, the trail glove 3 is too narrow for me. I have the og trail gloves, and they kicked all kinds of ass for me this week on a camping trip with lots of hiking. Super knarly grip shoes, and comfy wwithout socks on rocky terrain. Vibrams would have sucked ass on those rocks.
Looks like the new balance minimus v3 is my best bet, they felt great.
Looks like the new balance minimus v3 is my best bet, they felt great.
Yeah between the Merrell trail glove line or the New Balance Minimus, I'm definitely going with the Minumus. I had a pair for like 3 years before I needed another pair. I really respect the durability of this shoe. The MT1010 is a nice show also from NB for aggressive trails.
Yeah, mine have held up well. BTW, if you're into these, lems boulder boot is fantastic for casual wear. I'm supposed to wear tactical boots at my day job, but I stand 8hrs a day. They were killing my feet. It's no problem in the lems, wide toebox, 0 rise, super flexible. Durable, too.
http://www.lemsshoes.com/Mens-Boulder-Boot-Brown_p_87.html
http://www.lemsshoes.com/Mens-Boulder-Boot-Brown_p_87.html
Yeah, I've been super pleased. I wouldn't hike in them or anything, though I suppose you could. For me, they're a good shoe for when you need to look respectable, office khaki Polo attire.
Ok, got the minimus trail v3. Usually the first version is awesome, and then they fuck it up. Well, these are superior to the original. Toe box is a bit wider, the sole is more flexible (though a bit more cushion), and construction is as good or better. Impressive.
Ok, got the minimus trail v3. Usually the first version is awesome, and then they fuck it up. Well, these are superior to the original. Toe box is a bit wider, the sole is more flexible (though a bit more cushion), and construction is as good or better. Impressive.
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I really really like the Minimus Trail line. When I was stationed out in California I would run the mountains in them. I never had any complaints, they are just durable enough to withstand harsher trails but flexible enough to still be comfortable. Great shoe.
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I have had nothing but Asics for the last 10 years (minus one or two pairs of New Balance). I really like their GEL line.
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I have a pair of Nike Lunarglide 7s and I truly enjoy them. They have great cushioning but not too much where it'll make the shoe too heavy. I tried going minimalist with my first pair of running shoes and just ended up with blisters due to over pronation. With the lunarglides I haven't had any problems with blisters so far. I haven't been to a running store to find the perfect shoe but will do so when I've used up the Lunarglides.
On the other hand with socks, I've tested a bunch of brands but I've settled on Thorlo Experias. I haven't ran further than 4 miles in a pair so I can't say if they are good for longer distances. They have cushioning in the heels and the balls of your feet, which is great if you are prone to blisters in those areas. They feel kind of weird walking around with the cushioning but once you start running they are great.
On the other hand with socks, I've tested a bunch of brands but I've settled on Thorlo Experias. I haven't ran further than 4 miles in a pair so I can't say if they are good for longer distances. They have cushioning in the heels and the balls of your feet, which is great if you are prone to blisters in those areas. They feel kind of weird walking around with the cushioning but once you start running they are great.
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I replace my shoes around 350 miles or so (shin splints are my indicator) but Asics Nimbus series in 10.5 about $150 each...but only $90 in women's 12.5.
No, I don't wear the pink ones but definitely do wear the "glow belt" yellow.
No, I don't wear the pink ones but definitely do wear the "glow belt" yellow.
Brill
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so... SOT-A's wear women's shoes.... explains a lot...:wall::wall::wall:
They're not loafers...but they are light.
