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not bad for mile 25
Interesting to see NB shoes with some curve. They actually interest me too with that curve--they may be good for running in the MN snow!! You see, there are tons of shoes out there with this gimmick and that gimmick... Some work well; others nothing but gimmick. But the important thing is whether the "shape" of the shoe fits your foot or not. It wouldn't matter if the shoe is flexible and functions well and some gimmick is a great invention and all; if the shape of the shoe doesn't fit your foot.
Interesting to see NB shoes with some curve. They actually interest me too with that curve--they may be good for running in the MN snow!!
You see, there are tons of shoes out there with this gimmick and that gimmick... Some work well; others nothing but gimmick. But the important thing is whether the "shape" of the shoe fits your foot or not. It wouldn't matter if the shoe is flexible and functions well and some gimmick is a great invention and all; if the shape of the shoe doesn't fit your foot.
There you go with that practical talk again!
So what, you want to wear shoes that don't fit but look pretty? Oh, you're talking like a woman!!
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2011 is going to be flooded with new minimal footwear, and plenty of trail shoes, watch out.
The Merrell Gloves and trail gloves will be the one to look out for. I know some people who have been reviewing and running in this shoe, supposely it will be the best minimal trail shoe to hit the market.
http://www.merrell.com/US/en-us/Blog/Article.mvc.aspx/403c154a-f1d4-4aa8-98bd-b1419336c5b1
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Those Merrels look pretty interesting. I think I may give them a try. I tried on a pair of VFFs and my little toe just jambed up into the second toe pocket.....and isn't long enough to fit comfortably into its own "slot".........besides, having shit between my toes just SUCKS! A shoe like the Merrels is WAY more attractive to me.......
My Inov-8 Roclite 295s are pretty light, though.....and darn durable. LOVE THEM!
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Right on Hereford...
What other minimal shoes besides the Merrells have they been testing? I'm going to disagree that the Merrell will be the best...
I train on trails every day, and have never felt the need for trail shoes.
I do run in Vibrams occasionally, road or trail, but now I use Saucony Fastwitch 4s as my daily trainers. Technically a racing flat.
I train on trails every day, and have never felt the need for trail shoes. I do run in Vibrams occasionally, road or trail, but now I use Saucony Fastwitch 4s as my daily trainers. Technically a racing flat.
I'm not sure what type of "trails" your running, but you will likely see improvement if it's anything more than a crush gravel path. The biggest difference IMO is that trail shoes give you more bite and less slip - which ends up reducing fatigue a bit..
I put my inov8's up there in my list of top 3 purchases of the year. 1st - Subaru - 2nd - inov8s - 3rd smart phone!
I think now it's up to about 8 shoe companies that will be introducing their new minimal trail shoes for spring 2011. Not sure of the brands but people who like shoes, if you are into that type of thing, should get excited.
Here is a review for the Minimus.
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I've been test wearing the trail gloves, and they're good, I like them...except not so much when conditions are slick. They don't have the best traction and in mud you need to be pretty careful (I haven't worn them for too many runs that involve ice.) One advantage is that you're forced to run w/halfway decent form so that makes it a bit easier to avoiding slipping when you do hit a slick spot.
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I'm not sure what type of "trails" your running, but you will likely see improvement if it's anything more than a crush gravel path. The biggest difference IMO is that trail shoes give you more bite and less slip - which ends up reducing fatigue a bit.. I put my inov8's up there in my list of top 3 purchases of the year. 1st - Subaru - 2nd - inov8s - 3rd smart phone!
Another vote for Inov-8. Also trail shoes tend to have more underfoot protection for sharp rocks and a beefed up toe area to protect them.
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I really love my Newtons - I have the trail model called Terra Momentus. I'd also like to look into those Innov-8s. Good thread.
I hammered down the trail, passing rocks and trees like they were standing still.
I also dig the Inov8s (I have the Roclite 295s). Really stable (not in the "stability shoe" sort of way), nice tread. I do feel like the softer rubber on the outsoles might wear a bit quicker, but I guess that's the price you pay for good grip on slippery surfaces.
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