RunningAHEAD - Topic: Shoe Advice

kenxc5

posted: 9/18/2009 at 2:55 PM

Hey guys I'm placing my order for some Wave Rider 12s this weekend, I've used 3 different Mizuno Wave Creations before and now that I'm using my own money I figured I'd go with the Riders Smile Anyways, was looking for some comments on how many miles they last considering my Cumulus 11s are still going strong with 450 miles on them or something.

And would it be okay to rotate between Vibram FiveFingers and the Wave Riders? I don't want to go full-on barefoot but would love to try the Vibrams.

perfesserr

Imminent Catastrophe

posted: 9/18/2009 at 3:35 PM

Sure. I use the Vibrams for shorter runs sometimes, I'm building up my endurance and I think it helps my form. But if you're a heel striker be very careful and build up very slowly because you will run quite differently in VFF's.

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kenxc5

posted: 9/18/2009 at 3:53 PM

Awesome, thanks Perfesser. I'm a forefoot runner so I think it will be somewhat natural feeling Smile

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