Natural Running

Saucony Hattori

2011-10-11T18:56:00.000-07:00

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4.95

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Saucony Hattori

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This shoe, from Saucony is quite a unique shoe weighing in at 4.4 ounces (Men's) from a major player in the running shoe market. It is truly a barefoot shoe since it weighs in less than a Vibram Fivefingers Bikila it's close rival. It's heavier brother the Saucony Kinvara comes in at 7.7 ounces.

My review of the shoe compared to the Vibram Bikila, is the heel is soft and rubs just a little, plus the lining is soft. It's wide in front for great toe spread. Just noticed that my bunion left foot joint was a little sore since it appears to go inward a little since the toes are not separated.

As with all ball of the foot running shoes, a break-in period for 4-6 weeks average, to adapt to mid-foot strike on the ball of the foot pad. If calf or soleus is sore stop and either heel strike on the cushioned heel or use a regular running shoe.

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4. On average, how many miles or kilometers do you run each week?
60 Miles

5. How much do you pronate?
Underpronate

6. What is your preferred width for you shoe's toe-box?
Narrow but in bare foot running divided and open is the way.

7. What is your preferred shoe types?
Mid-Foot Natural Motion/Five Fingers/Minimalist

8. At what pace do you typically train? 5 min/mile to 15 min/mile
7:15 to 8:30 min/mile

9. How much do you weigh?
150 Pounds

10. How many years have you been running?
31 Years

11. What is your gender?
Male

New Balance Minimist Trail

2011-02-15T21:18:00.000-08:00

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4.7

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New Balance Minimist Trail

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This shoe, though from New Balance incorporates a Vibram sole and was developed by Senior Designer Chris Wawrousek and Team New Balance ultramarathoner Anton Krupicka, who helped test and develop NB Minimus.

My review of the shoe compared to the Vibram Bikila, is the heel is stiffer and rubs, plus the lining is not as soft. So after my initial two barefoot runs, I put on Injiji liner socks. I might be able to go sockless after few weeks in them. Update, I ran 8 miles on trails in the Santa Monica Mountains from Reseda Blvd. South to Mulholland trailhead to Lookout point and back and had a great run, but still with sock liners. Seems they have a break in period on the heel.

As with all ball of the foot running shoes, a break-in period for 4-6 weeks average, to adapt to mid-foot strike on the ball of the foot pad. If calf or soleus is sore stop and either heel strike on the cushioned heel or use a regular running shoe.

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4. On average, how many miles or kilometers do you run each week?
60 Miles

5. How much do you pronate?
Underpronate

6. What is your preferred width for you shoe's toe-box?
Narrow but in bare foot running divided and open is the way.

7. What is your preferred shoe types?
Mid-Foot Natural Motion/Five Fingers/Minimalist

8. At what pace do you typically train? 5 min/mile to 15 min/mile
7:30 to 8:30 min/mile

9. How much do you weigh?
150 Pounds

10. How many years have you been running?
31 Years

11. What is your gender?
Male

Ecco Bio Motion Project Shoe BIOM - A Model

2010-11-16T19:43:00.000-08:00

1. How do you rate this product? (Required) 0.5 to 5.0 5.0 2. Please enter a title for your review. Ecco Bio Motion Project Shoe BIOM - A Model 3. Please enter your review. Unlike the minimalist shoes reviewed thus far, this shoe protects the foot more yet allows a natural fluid movement. It was designed based on 2500 different feet, and in conjunction with a world class triathlete. Of all the shoes I have ever run in this shoe truly feels like part of my foot. Now on my second pair, this shoe have proven itself in training runs on pavement to rocky trails. But more importantly I have raced in it, and placed in 4 out of 5 events from 5K, 10K and soon to be 1/2 and full marathons I feel. As with all ball of the foot running shoes, a break-in period for 4-6 weeks average, to adapt to mid-foot strike on the ball of the foot pad. If calf or soleus is sore stop and either heel strike on the cushioned heel or use a regular running shoe.
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The information you provide here will help people understand how your review might apply to them 4. On average, how many miles or kilometers do you run each week? 60 Miles 5. How much do you pronate? Underpronate 6. What is your preferred width for you shoe's toe-box? Narrow but in bare foot running divided and open is the way. 7. What is your preferred shoe types? Mid-Foot Natural Motion/Five Fingers/Minimalist 8. At what pace do you typically train? 5 min/mile to 15 min/mile 7:30 to 8:30 min/mile 9. How much do you weigh? 150 Pounds 10. How many years have you been running? 31 Years 11. What is your gender? Male

Terra Plana - Evo Barefoot Running Shoe

2010-10-19T20:59:00.000-07:00

1. How do you rate this product? (Required) 0.5 to 5.0 4.6 2. Please enter a title for your review. 3. Please enter your review. Great alternative to using my Vibram Bikila's, has just a little more thickness to the bottom material but no change in it's flatness to the ground. Like Bikila platform, it offers a little more protection to the metatarsal heads, without compromising that barefoot sensation; the fit is secure and comfortable, and the shoe just feels FAST. As with all ball of the foot running shoes, a break-in period for 2-3 weeks to adapt to mid-foot strike on the ball of the foot pad. If calf or soleus is sore stop and either heel strike on the cushioned heel or use a regular running shoe.
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The information you provide here will help people understand how your review might apply to them 4. On average, how many miles or kilometers do you run each week? 60 Miles 5. How much do you pronate? Underpronate 6. What is your preferred width for you shoe's toe-box? Narrow but in bare foot running divided and open is the way. 7. What is your preferred shoe types? Racing Flats/Mid-Foot/Five Fingers 8. At what pace do you typically train? 5 min/mile to 15 min/mile 7:30 to 8:30 min/mile 9. How much do you weigh? 150 Pounds 10. How many years have you been running? 31 Years 11. What is your gender? Male

Vibram Bikila Running Specific shoe

2010-06-18T15:06:00.000-07:00

1. How do you rate this product? (Required) 0.5 to 5.0 4.8 2. Please enter a title for your review. 3. Please enter your review. Great running specific shoe in the Vibram family. I have been running and living in my Vibram KSO's for the last 4 months, and only had issues with sharp rocky trails. With the Vibram Bikila different density pads have been added and that has made a significant improvement, and the lining around the foot is quite comfortable. I love this new Bikila platform – especially for longer runs. It offers a little more protection to the metatarsal heads, without compromising that barefoot sensation; the fit is secure and comfortable, and the shoe just feels FAST. As with all ball of the foot running shoes, a break-in period for 2-3 weeks to adapt to mid-foot strike on the ball of the foot pad. If calf or soleus is sore stop and either heel strike on the cushioned heel or use a regular running shoe.
Please tell us more about yourself.
The information you provide here will help people understand how your review might apply to them 4. On average, how many miles or kilometers do you run each week? 60 Miles 5. How much do you pronate? Underpronate 6. What is your preferred width for you shoe's toe-box? Narrow but in bare foot running divided and open is the way. 7. What is your preferred shoe types? Racing Flats/Mid-Foot/Five Fingers 8. At what pace do you typically train? 5 min/mile to 15 min/mile 7:30 to 8:30 min/mile 9. How much do you weigh? 150 Pounds 10. How many years have you been running? 31 Years 11. What is your gender? Male

Review of the Newton Motion All Weather

2010-02-16T22:48:00.000-08:00


1. How do you rate this product? (Required) 0.5 to 5.0 4.0 2. Please enter a title for your review. A great Newton Shoe for colder weather 3. Please enter your review. For speed on both the track, road, and trails. It has a stable ride with it's universal stability design, so it's great for both under, neutral, and over pronators. I've run up to 20 miles in training with this shoe, and competed in 5K's. All it lacks to be a few ounces lighter I prefer to marathons. As with all Newtons a break-in period for 2-3 weeks to adapt to mid-foot strike on the lugs. If calf or soleus is sore stop and either heel strike on the carbon cushioned heel or use a regular running shoe.
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The information you provide here will help people understand how your review might apply to them 4. On average, how many miles or kilometers do you run each week? 50 Miles 5. How much do you pronate? Underpronate 6. What is your preferred width for you shoe's toe-box? Narrow 7. What is your preferred training shoe weight? Racing Flats/Mid-Foot/Five Fingers 8. At what pace do you typically train? 5 min/mile to 15 min/mile 7:30 to 8:30 min/mile 9. How much do you weigh? 150 Pounds 10. How many years have you been running? 31 Years 11. What is your gender? Male

Review of the Nike Lunar Racer

2010-02-16T17:55:00.000-08:00

1. How do you rate this product? (Required) 0.5 to 5.0 5.0 2. Please enter a title for your review. A shoe that a alternative gait runner would love 3. Please enter your review. I run normally in racing flats, this shoe for me is the perfect match of light weight and cushioning for long runs and racing. I do still need an arch lift in the shoe since realizing that after 18 miles without one my arch and ankles hurt. and at about 6 ounces it's amazing.
Please tell us more about yourself.
The information you provide here will help people understand how your review might apply to them 4. On average, how many miles or kilometers do you run each week? 50 Miles 5. How much do you pronate? Underpronate 6. What is your preferred width for you shoe's toe-box? Narrow 7. What is your preferred training shoe weight? Racing Flats/Mid-Foot/Five Fingers 8. At what pace do you typically train? 5 min/mile to 15 min/mile 7:30 to 8:30 min/mile 9. How much do you weigh? 150 Pounds 10. How many years have you been running? 31 Years 11. What is your gender? Male