Glad to hear it! I hope they work out for you. I’ve heard many people talk over the past few years about how Hokas save their legs from feeling trashed after a longer run; however, I never found a Hoka model that I liked. I wasn’t expecting it, but that’s what the Calderas do for me.
Got the Brooks Caldera 2. Not enough miles to give feedback, but I like them.
Love that running warehouse link, picked up some Hokas for a great price! I may try the Caldera 2s as well when it's time to switch out my current trail shoes.
Rick
Some feedback on the Brooks Caldera 2. I have now run about 250-300 miles in them and very happy. A little tricky on the side slopes and technical terrain (maybe half a size smaller would have been better), but otherwise a great shoe. Impressed with the durability no tears or sole wear.
However, I still am going to mix it up for the 100 miler. Maybe plan on them for the last 40.
12-22 Last One Standing - dnf 37 miles
1-23 Sun Marathon - 3:53
3-4-23 Red Mountain 55k - 7:02
4-15-23 Zion 100 - 27:59
So glad they have worked out for you! I really love the shoe. Little to no wear on mine as well, and I've worn them for several 3-5 hour training runs, a few 50Ks, and my first 50 miler last September. I have my first 100 miler this coming September on the same trail that the 50 mile was on, debating whether I want to wear them or road shoes. It's a crushed gravel trail and my informal poll has shown that the road/trail shoe split with previous finishers is pretty much 50-50.
king of the non-sequitur
you guys have me wanting to try the calderas. i like the weight and drop. i just run in hokas mixing up clifton 1's, clifton 3's, clayton 1's and 2's and speed instincts (which i liked a lot at first but find they aggravate my pf)...most of these are now defunct. but i have a pair of the new hoka napalis (only available at RW) http://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-MRFNAPALI.html which i love but have some doubt about it's durability. race-wise i have been sticking with hoka clifton 1's (i accumulated many pairs when they d/c'ed them)...but i have an upcoming 54 miler and thinking about either opening a new pair of priceless clifton 1's or going with the napalis or clifton 3's. the best thing i like about the napalis and clifton 3's are the inserts which i put in other shoes. also like topos a lot for wearing at work but dont like to run in them. ya i have a lot of shoes
Bridle Trails 50k 1-13-24 5:39
Cottontail 6 Hour 4-13-24
Cougar Long Series (May,June,July,Aug 2024)
Carkeek 6 Hour 10-19-24
so i tried on some calderas today and right away i noticed the lugs were poking up into my foot like it was too soft or not enough stack. maybe im too heavy!
Fnkyhd - that is really odd. Did you try more than one pair? Version 1 or 2. I don't feel anything in the V2.
I am about ready to try the Altra Duo. Would never have considered, but I tried a pair on and couldn't believe how light they were. I got a pair but returned after reading that they loosen a little. Waiting for a size down to come in. Lot of comparisons to the old Hokas, which I have never tried because I was a barefoot purist back when they were popular. I don't need another max cushion shoe but I am worried about the Calderas being too hot for the day portion of the race.
Uh-oh. I'm about to order some in the next few days, but I bet I'm a lot heavier than you are. I'm not a fan of big lugs anyway, I kinda scuff my feet and big lugs make me trip.
Hmmm....
could also be my footstrike or it may be that I tried them on the store treadmill. I really dislike running on treadmills