I read all these posts of people struggling with which shoe to buy - and now I'm one of them.
I need something different than what I have (aqua socks which are OK-but-weird-looking and Kinvaras - which aren't minimalist). I don't have one iota of fashion sense, but I do have a "I don't want to look weird." streak.
Most of the minimalists, IMHO, fall into the weird-looking cateogry. From a function standpoint the Zems have probably grabbed me the most. They're not quite mainstream enough looking, though, for my taste. That in addition to the seam complaints are pushing me away from them.
So Merrell's Road Glove and Bare Access have made it to my brain. The Road Glove is more appealing from the standpoint the sole seems thinner than the BA. That sole, though, looks pretty narrow. I have quite wide feet. The BA appears to be better suited for wide feet, but the sole is thicker. On the Road Glove it *almost* looks like there is a bit of arch support.
So - does anyone have comments/opinions on the two? I'm heading to a local retailer tonight to check them out, but I'd also like real experiences from people.
Thanks.
Jim
I need something different than what I have (aqua socks which are OK-but-weird-looking and Kinvaras - which aren't minimalist). I don't have one iota of fashion sense, but I do have a "I don't want to look weird." streak.
Most of the minimalists, IMHO, fall into the weird-looking cateogry. From a function standpoint the Zems have probably grabbed me the most. They're not quite mainstream enough looking, though, for my taste. That in addition to the seam complaints are pushing me away from them.
So Merrell's Road Glove and Bare Access have made it to my brain. The Road Glove is more appealing from the standpoint the sole seems thinner than the BA. That sole, though, looks pretty narrow. I have quite wide feet. The BA appears to be better suited for wide feet, but the sole is thicker. On the Road Glove it *almost* looks like there is a bit of arch support.
So - does anyone have comments/opinions on the two? I'm heading to a local retailer tonight to check them out, but I'd also like real experiences from people.
Thanks.
Jim