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  1. barefootCrossCountry

    Durability

    Thanks. The 50+ mpw thing means durability is one of the most important factors for me, Ill definitely look into it.
  2. barefootCrossCountry

    Durability

    After having some problems with mt00 I'm looking for my next shoe to retain that light weight and flexibility while hopefully achieving durability closer to my mt10's, which just don't do it for me anymore minimalism wise. As of now i'm between Inov-8 Bare-X Lite 150 and New Balance MR00, but...
  3. barefootCrossCountry

    Minimus trail 00

    Because of the upper. If the same part of the shoes fail constantly for me, I am inclined to think of it as a design flaw. Also The forefoot tended to fold over a bit right under were the laces were, which meant my feet (right above toes) would occasionally bleed on long runs(10+), and the heel...
  4. barefootCrossCountry

    Minimus trail 00

    Ground Feel 3.5 Zero Drop 5 Flexibility 4 Toe Box 5 Weight 6 ;) Comfort 4 Fit 4 Traction 3 Durability sole-5 upper-none Performance 4 Cross Training 2 Design 2 Aesthetics 4-they're definitely loud... After having used the original minimus trail for well over 800 miles with still some life left...
  5. barefootCrossCountry

    Nike Cross Country Challenge

    "About This Event… Yes, this continues to be the ultimate running challenge and one of the most fun and unique races around. The event is held on the Indian Hills Training Center in Gilberts, IL. The 8000-meter (4.9-mile) European Cross-Country style route includes steep hills, marsh...
  6. barefootCrossCountry

    What's the deal with wearing shorts over your running tights?

     umm... tights are tight. umm... tights are tight. Everywhere... And I mean EVERYWHERE, do you really want everyone seeing that, tights work better then pants though.... Also good luck getting through ONE xc practice in only tights... winter training is guys and girls
  7. barefootCrossCountry

    I think treadmills are out to get me.

    I've found that wearing I've found that wearing tighter-fitting running socks really helps with blisters on my treadmill... still prefer running outside if over ~15-20
  8. barefootCrossCountry

    INTERESTING UPDATE -- Vibram FiveFingers shoes and the annoying people who buy them

     I use vff (bikila's) because I use vff (bikila's) because we have to for xc... and we train during the regular season, winter, and summer break, so the longest i can run w/o shoes is 3-4 months during tennis season.... also lots of the trails are full of sharp things so i have to use them...
  9. barefootCrossCountry

    I've joined the sheeple

     I have used my vff bikilas I have used my vff bikilas (blue) all day for hs when I was to lazy to bring a duffel bag just to hold shoes... we get a pretty good laugh out of them.... so far the only other people iv'e seen using them out over 4,000 people has been one teacher and someone on the...
  10. barefootCrossCountry

    Best Transitioning Shoe

    I use the bikila and it's I use the bikila and it's great for when theres broken glass or sharp rocks. They also have some cushioning (only 2mm) that helps on downhills when its harder to forefoot strike while still being barefoot like. Overall they're pretty good as of now, though I only have...
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