Right now, it is a toos-up between my VFF KSOs and Terra Plana VivoBarefoot EVOs. A close third would be my huaraches.
Everyone else?
Everyone else?
What are your favorite minimalist shoes?
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I haven't trid anything
I haven't trid anything except my flats and Tevas, but I think I am getting ready to pull the trigger on a huarache kit.
I haven't trid anything except my flats and Tevas, but I think I am getting ready to pull the trigger on a huarache kit.
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It it is too cold or rough
It it is too cold or rough for BF, I like my VFF Sprints, but went for my first run in Huaraches this week. It was great, I have really thin sole material I bought from a shoe repair guy in Thailand and have pink deerskin laces that are very soft to the shoes gave lots of feedback on surface conditions and were very comfortable. They will be my shoe of choice this summer when I have to wear shoes. VFFs are fun in stores because of the funny looks, but they are too hot in the summer in Virginia.
It it is too cold or rough for BF, I like my VFF Sprints, but went for my first run in Huaraches this week. It was great, I have really thin sole material I bought from a shoe repair guy in Thailand and have pink deerskin laces that are very soft to the shoes gave lots of feedback on surface conditions and were very comfortable. They will be my shoe of choice this summer when I have to wear shoes. VFFs are fun in stores because of the funny looks, but they are too hot in the summer in Virginia.
Because of a year-long
Because of a year-long challenge/experiment, VFF are my choice. Among them, the Flows are my favorite to run in. That may change as the weather warms. Since purchasing some Classics, however, I have found that they are easy to put on, so I wear them more often for a regular shoe.
Because of a year-long challenge/experiment, VFF are my choice. Among them, the Flows are my favorite to run in. That may change as the weather warms. Since purchasing some Classics, however, I have found that they are easy to put on, so I wear them more often for a regular shoe.
Running - In the cold 40F and
Running - In the cold 40F and below my all leather Arrow moccasins are my hands down favorite, these aren't meant for running but work very well in the cold and/wet with merino wool socks.
For warm weather its Kso's for now but itching to make Huaraches for trail running when its hot out. I wear a pair of rope sandals at work that are similar to Huaraches and like them as a casual shoe.... flip flops rule for anytime wear.
Running - In the cold 40F and below my all leather Arrow moccasins are my hands down favorite, these aren't meant for running but work very well in the cold and/wet with merino wool socks.
For warm weather its Kso's for now but itching to make Huaraches for trail running when its hot out. I wear a pair of rope sandals at work that are similar to Huaraches and like them as a casual shoe.... flip flops rule for anytime wear.
My tastes are currently in a
My tastes are currently in a state of flux. Last year, my favorite was easily my blue/camo VFF Classics. But, my high arch has averaged out, my feet have lengthened, and they are now too snug to be comfortable. Sadly, that color is no longer offered in the Classics. Yesterday, I picked up some blah taupe/putty VFF Sprints and some Reef Leather Smoothy flip flops. I've also made a pair of double layer leather huaraches. Still, no favorite yet.
My tastes are currently in a state of flux. Last year, my favorite was easily my blue/camo VFF Classics. But, my high arch has averaged out, my feet have lengthened, and they are now too snug to be comfortable. Sadly, that color is no longer offered in the Classics. Yesterday, I picked up some blah taupe/putty VFF Sprints and some Reef Leather Smoothy flip flops. I've also made a pair of double layer leather huaraches. Still, no favorite yet.
Tim, interesting you noted
Tim, interesting you noted the change in your feet. My very old black KSOs, which I've worn for about 600 miles of running + countless gym workouts now give me a blister on my pinky toe. I never had a problem before. Weird stuff...
Tim, interesting you noted the change in your feet. My very old black KSOs, which I've worn for about 600 miles of running + countless gym workouts now give me a blister on my pinky toe. I never had a problem before. Weird stuff...
I've been using my VFF
I've been using my VFF classics for about two weeks now and love them. I run a lot on gravel roads and the combination of the cold dirt and razor sharp stones were tough to handle. But with the VFF's I'm moving along as fast as I used to with shoes. Not sure what they'll be like as it warms up though.
I've been using my VFF classics for about two weeks now and love them. I run a lot on gravel roads and the combination of the cold dirt and razor sharp stones were tough to handle. But with the VFF's I'm moving along as fast as I used to with shoes. Not sure what they'll be like as it warms up though.
Hi J. In the warmer months,
Hi J. In the warmer months, I would think the Classics and Sprints would be more comfortable, since, at least, the top of your feet are exposed to the air.
Hi J. In the warmer months, I would think the Classics and Sprints would be more comfortable, since, at least, the top of your feet are exposed to the air.
I prefer to go pure
I prefer to go pure barefoot. I have KSOs but wear them more around town than I do running. I want to get a huarache kit to try it out. I'm hoping it might be a compromise between completely bare and wearing something very minimal.
I prefer to go pure barefoot. I have KSOs but wear them more around town than I do running. I want to get a huarache kit to try it out. I'm hoping it might be a compromise between completely bare and wearing something very minimal.
VFF KSO has been the stand by
VFF KSO has been the stand by for "shoes" on da run.
Around town I've been wearing flip flops between bursts of barefooting downtown Grand Rapids...
VFF KSO has been the stand by for "shoes" on da run.
Around town I've been wearing flip flops between bursts of barefooting downtown Grand Rapids...
In the snow, my treks have
In the snow, my treks have been great. Now that the streets are generally snow free, my KSOs are taking over. Once the trails finish melting and firm up, the treks will get another turn.
I also recently bought a pair of classics and haven't had a chance to run in them yet, but I have a feeling they will be warm weather road favorite.
In the snow, my treks have been great. Now that the streets are generally snow free, my KSOs are taking over. Once the trails finish melting and firm up, the treks will get another turn.
I also recently bought a pair of classics and haven't had a chance to run in them yet, but I have a feeling they will be warm weather road favorite.
