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  1. Paul M

    Shoe re-use

    We all love light and unrestricitive uppers ,but that pretty much ensures that durability will be compromised, and indeed I've found minmalist uppers reach their end of life whilst the soles are still fully useable. For that reason I've cut down my first Vivo Evos and made them up like a Xero...
  2. Paul M

    Barefoot pedals

    I know we had a thread about cycling barefooot, which always seemed to be pushing things too far to me. But now I see there are pedals designed around barefoot principles https://naturalfootgear.com/blogs/product-info/catalyst-pedals-review , which makes me reconsider my pre-conceptions. They...
  3. Paul M

    I need wide toe box shoes.

    Try https://www.senmotic-shoes.com/
  4. Paul M

    Footwear News: VF Corp. to Acquire Utah-Based Altra

    Interesting, They certainly have a fan base. They just released their most barefoot shoe with the Vanish. Would like to try a pair.
  5. Paul M

    GTN 'does'barefoot

    In 10 mins and a few times along the beach, but hey at least it's done with an open mind.
  6. Paul M

    Are these the most maximal (and ugly) shoes ever?

    To optimise this revolutionary system of shock absorption, your shoe is delivered to you with shock absorbers that are adapted to your weight, guaranteeing you record-beating comfort that is far superior to that of any other shoe...
  7. Paul M

    Brownlee does a mile barefoot

    I've often thought the Bownlees have a 'classical' run style. Now Jonny has just run a mile barefoot carrying his bike http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/triathlon/39906299 Surely he must have done some barefoot training to even attempt that?
  8. Paul M

    Winterproof FF

    Got a pair of expensive Bikila Exo WP recently, after suffering some severe toe 'coming back to life' pains in post run showers. That was wearing Spyridons, proabably post race standing around chatting causing most of the trouble. I looked at warmer choices and only found Trail Freak...
  9. Paul M

    Electrically Grounded

    Thanks guys, must be the running that's improving my sleep :-)
  10. Paul M

    Ely Runners New Year’s Eve 10k

    No, that would be the original (pre draining) 'Isle of Ely', Cambridgeshire. Yet another shoe brand with minimalist offerings, I can't keep up.
  11. Paul M

    Electrically Grounded

    Well this is a new claim to me http://www.normalbreathing.com/d/chronic-inflammation.php sounds pretty 'left field' but the guy does have a scientific background, so I'm not qualified to comment. Now we come to the main problem that causes chronic inflammation. Together with destruction of...
  12. Paul M

    DQed for Running in Bare Feet! By Janice Nicholls

    I'm planning on doing a duathlon next spring and I love the idea of going BF, using a recumbent, and being DQ on both legs :-) But I currently only do grass sprints true BF so would have some work to do to drop the Vivos.
  13. Paul M

    Terra Plana Vivo Barefoot - Achillles (Running Sandal)

    I had trouble with the toe box too. I used gel toe tubes on the second toe for a while & it solved the problem. After sometime I found I no longer need them, I'm not sure if they was because the box softened or my toe spacing improved. Whatever I love'em in wamer weather - though there's faster...
  14. Paul M

    very informative video by Mark Cucuzella

    Nice emphasis throughout on achieving a good 'loading of the spring'. Sometimes I get that 'just springing along' feeling but not always. So the checklist is a good reference to work through when things seem a little more effort. I think the landing is deliberately de-emphasised since 'forefoot'...
  15. Paul M

    My take on the Merrell Trail Glove - One Year in

    Seems a little harsh holding Merrel responsible for pronation wear, after all there's a limit to much rubber you can add and still have a minimalist shoe. Surely you want to land on the ball and roll out to the side. "Take it to Timpsons", love that - get an office sole stapled on, they must...
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