octopuswithafez Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Anyone have experience running, hiking, or boating with these? I saw them on a REI employee the first time last week and they look sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 weirdest.shoe.ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 It's like they tried reinventing feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foraker Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 do they come with a prehensile tail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I wonder if they climb well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Possible the best running shoe design ever. Yes it looks weird, but almost no one would have foot problems if we all wore them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 You first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I'm afraid if I tried them I'd fall on my face from looking at weird my shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 In theory yes, but getting the right fit would be even more difficult than with regular shoes, as now you have to deal with variations in toe length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 rubber stretches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Possible the best running shoe design ever. I dunno, I have pretty serious over-pronating feet. Also, it doesn't look like there is a lot of cushioning, I wonder how they'd run on concrete/asphalt? Yes it looks weird, but almost no one would have foot problems if we all wore them. Sounds like a specious claim to me.... Back it up? Anyway, I'd love to try a pair out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Phil Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Five-toed shoes are aid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 rubber stretches ...and it's a good thing, otherwise, the population would be a lot larger than it is now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Possible the best running shoe design ever. I dunno, I have pretty serious over-pronating feet. Also, it doesn't look like there is a lot of cushioning, I wonder how they'd run on concrete/asphalt? Yes it looks weird, but almost no one would have foot problems if we all wore them. Sounds like a specious claim to me.... Back it up? Anyway, I'd love to try a pair out. Look it up yourself, I don't have the time. Basically cultures that don't wear shoes don't have foot problems...even though lots of them would be qualified as serious over-pronators. Try strengthening your ankle wuss. You muscles and ligaments are all the cushioning you need. That said, running on concrete with those shoes would take a long time to get your body used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Possible the best running shoe design ever. I dunno, I have pretty serious over-pronating feet. Also, it doesn't look like there is a lot of cushioning, I wonder how they'd run on concrete/asphalt? Yes it looks weird, but almost no one would have foot problems if we all wore them. Sounds like a specious claim to me.... Back it up? Anyway, I'd love to try a pair out. Look it up yourself, I don't have the time. Basically cultures that don't wear shoes don't have foot problems...even though lots of them would be qualified as serious over-pronators. Try strengthening your ankle wuss. You muscles and ligaments are all the cushioning you need. That said, running on concrete with those shoes would take a long time to get your body used to. Cultures that don't wear shoes also don't live past age 40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 but boy can they run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafael_H Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 some info here: http://www.gordonpirie.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 but boy can they run on concrete sidewalks? I dunno about this whole barefoot running thing. I guess it works for some people, but it makes my ITBs hurt just thinking about it Anyway, weird shoes, I'd love to try a pair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalX Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 I couldn't get that link to work. 404... weirdest.shoe.ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevbone Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Anyone have experience running, hiking, or boating with these? I saw them on a REI employee the first time last week and they look sweet So was the REI employee just walking around the store in them? Explain please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octopuswithafez Posted April 5, 2007 Author Share Posted April 5, 2007 Yep, just one of the retail drones in the stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thudman Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 OK, so I actually got a pair, 'cause running barefoot through downtown portland is a little sketchy. They are actually excellent for running. Basically, you very quickly learn how to run properly, using your arch as the shock absorber it evolved to be. I got them because pretty much every running shoe screws your stride up more than it helps. Sadly, after 30+ years of western culture shoes, I still only run <10K in them. Your lower legs get worked more, but it feels good. My knees get less achy from miles. They don't do well in mud and you have to watch your step on sharp basalt gravel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_forester Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 were you trying them out on Hamilton Mtn last Saturday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Awesome! 90% of the features on even the most technical running shoes are purely fashion...fashion that screws up your foot. We're not supposed to have arch support, elevated heels, toe springs, and narrow toeboxs. A flat, wide shoes with the toe box being the widest part is the best possible shoe. A pair of chuck taylors with a padded insole is better than anything nike currently makes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 do you have to wear toe-socks with them? the only people i know who own those are maritimer hippie girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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