Who among you runs long distance in Vibram FiveFingers? I'm looking for model recommendations. I absolutely love my KSO Evo, and it's the best shoe I've ever run in, but I've found that I can put barely 300 kilometres' worth of training on them before the sole wears through.
(Boosts ok.)
@plaindocs Which we non-cushioned runners don't care about. 🙂
@xahteiwi brand name Shoe Goo. Seems to work ok 🤷
(On runway now. Will follow up later if needed.)
@xahteiwi Leguano also gives a three year free repair guarantee but unfortunately (and as to be expected) it doesn't extend to the soles for obvious reasons.
Happy running!
@xahteiwi I wear the Treks most for everyday and occasional hiking. Lasts a few years.
However, I don't think most FiveFingers are supposed to be thick enough for long-distance endurance.
@ShrikeTron I do realise that the KSO Evo is intended for training and fitness (as in, you'd wear it to the gym, rather than on the trail). Other FiveFingers should last about twice as long.
But through this thread I learned about these, and might give them a try: https://www.leguano.eu/aktiv-winter-schwarz
(Not sure if available in your location, though.)
@xahteiwi I run exclusively in closed shoes, but it really is a personal preference. On my marathon, at the end, I crossed path with a runner, running with their sandals, so it can be done!
Their shoes includes straps (inside the shoe cover, look at black straps in photo) resembling huarache style. (make sense??)
I run in their HFS: https://xeroshoes.com/shop/shoes/hfs-men-clr/. It is in clearance right now because they launched a second version (I’ll let you compare if it's something you're interested in).
@xahteiwi awesome!
Tell me, for walking, do you usually wear minimalist shoes?
@xahteiwi I don't know them... it would have explain the weird feeling when walking...
In any case, I'm glad you tried and you seem somewhat satisfied!
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