RunningAHEAD - Topic: Running Sandals?

tiefsa

Tiefsa

posted: 12/14/2008 at 8:25 PM

Has anyone ever used running sandals to run some actual miles? I have searched the internet several times and wonder if they really exist? I don't mean run every mile in them, but I read of a runner that won a race in running sandals because of a skin condition that makes shoes feel really bad on her feet. If I could find any information I would like to make a page on my site, tips4running.com Thanks in advance. Take care

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ArlaHile

Queen of 3rd Place

posted: 12/14/2008 at 9:31 PM

Huaraches! Barefoot Ted talks about 'em on his blog http://barefootted.com/labels/huaraches.html Interesting read. That might get you started. You're welcome Wink

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BadDawg

posted: 12/16/2008 at 1:04 PM
modified: 12/16/2008 at 1:04 PM

She isn't going to "win" any races, but I think this may be the woman you were referring to. I saw it on a news clip, she ran the Providence Marathon that I did this Spring. Kate Conklin - Triathlete on fire Looks like you can email her from the blog.

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Kerry1976

Master of the Side Eye

posted: 12/16/2008 at 1:40 PM

Quote from BadDawg on 12/16/2008 at 1:04 PM:

She isn't going to "win" any races, but I think this may be the woman you were referring to. I saw it on a news clip, she ran the Providence Marathon that I did this Spring. Kate Conklin - Triathlete on fire Looks like you can email her from the blog.

I saw a story on her on ESPN. She is amazing.

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tiefsa

Tiefsa

posted: 12/18/2008 at 3:09 PM

I emailed Katie Conklin. Hopefully she will reply with some good info. That sounds like an awful affliction. Running is tough enough as it is.

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xor

posted: 12/18/2008 at 3:16 PM

Quote from tiefsa on 12/14/2008 at 8:25 PM:

Has anyone ever used running sandals to run some actual miles? I have searched the internet several times and wonder if they really exist? I don't mean run every mile in them, but I read of a runner that won a race in running sandals because of a skin condition that makes shoes feel really bad on her feet. If I could find any information I would like to make a page on my site, tips4running.com Thanks in advance. Take care

One of the founding maniacs used to run marathons in Bite Sandals. I know he ran a 2:55ish marathon in them. Several other maniacs have also run marathons in them. And while I'm not completely 'up' on their training, I'm quite sure they put in training miles with them to avoid that whole 'don't do anything new on race day'. Anyway, I guarantee that run-worthy sandals exist.

BadDawg

posted: 12/18/2008 at 6:33 PM
modified: 12/18/2008 at 6:36 PM

Quote from tiefsa on 12/18/2008 at 3:09 PM:

That sounds like an awful affliction. Running is tough enough as it is.

No doubt whatsoever, she has to be one seriously determined woman to make it from start to finish when every step hurts. You won't find a Nike swoosh on these, but you might find Goodyear or Michelin. These are old school running "sandals", worn by Maasai warriors from Tanzania running the 2008 London Marathon. Now that is some minimalist footwear.

E.J.
Greater Lowell Road Runners
Cry havoc and let slip the dawgs of war!

May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your SPF30, may the rains fall soft upon your sweat-wicking hat, and until you hit the finish line may The Flying Spaghetti Monster hold you in the hollow of His Noodly Appendage.

quotidianlight

posted: 12/19/2008 at 11:56 AM

I have so much love and respect for the Maasai people, those pictures just brought tears to my eyes.

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StuMoney

Certainly Something...

posted: 1/16/2009 at 2:35 PM

Quote from ArlaHile on 12/14/2008 at 9:31 PM:

Huaraches! Barefoot Ted talks about 'em on his blog http://barefootted.com/labels/huaraches.html Interesting read. That might get you started. You're welcome Arla

I'm totally going to make some.

Ed4

Barefoot and happy

posted: 1/19/2009 at 12:00 AM

Barefoot Ted is awesome, if you go check out the Yahoo Barefoot Running forum you'll find him there. He's usually happy to answer questions. And yes, I've run in sandals. My last marathon was in FiveFingers, which are vaguely like sandals.

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StuMoney

Certainly Something...

posted: 1/20/2009 at 10:52 AM
modified: 1/20/2009 at 10:55 AM

I ordered some jesus sandals last night. Hopefully have them in 2 weeks or so. Will let you know how they go. I was going to make them, but the kit seemed like it was made for smaller feet. The sheet of sole material was only 11" by 9". I wear size 13. So I just traced my foot, put some marks on the paper, and sent it in to BFT.

invisibleshoe

posted: 12/28/2009 at 3:40 PM

I know this thread is old, but I thought I'd let people know, I created a new site with instructions for how to make huarache running sandals, as well as supplies for DIY huaraches and custom-made huaraches.

http://www.invisibleshoe.com

perfesserr

Imminent Catastrophe

posted: 12/28/2009 at 5:37 PM

Quote from xor on 12/18/2008 at 3:16 PM:

One of the founding maniacs used to run marathons in Bite Sandals. I know he ran a 2:55ish marathon in them. Several other maniacs have also run marathons in them. And while I'm not completely 'up' on their training, I'm quite sure they put in training miles with them to avoid that whole 'don't do anything new on race day'.Anyway, I guarantee that run-worthy sandals exist.

I did some looking around a few weeks ago and Bite sandals are hard to find. Maybe they aren't making them any more.

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tiefsa

Tiefsa

posted: 12/29/2009 at 1:57 PM

You can find the Bite Sandals by looking at the links on the Running Sandals page on my site. Two other good running sandals are made by Teva and Keen.

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