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seminoles
03-08-2010, 22:55
Does anyone hike in good running shoes? I have a pair of Merrell Moab Ventilators, but I really prefer the feel of a good pair of running shoes for
section hiking.
Anyone else feel this way?
SGT Rock
03-08-2010, 22:56
Yep. Lately I've been trying Adidas.
wore Brooks Cascadia 5s on last two hikes thru snow. wore trash bags inside shoes to keep feet warm & dry
Yep look into montrail they be good running shoe and a good shoe for long distance walking
Speer Carrier
03-08-2010, 23:22
I've hiked in New Balance running shoes, Keen sandals, and Tevas. I found they all worked fine and offered all the support I needed. I'd never go back to boots.
I have experimented with several types of shoes. After reading Ray Jardines book, I have hiked a little in running shoes and plan to do it more this spring. Probably going to use ultralite gaiters to see how I like those with them
I've been hiking in New balance running shoes for 10 years. Fanstastic grip on rocks.
New Balance 572s. Nice and light.
*There are two different NB 572s... I'm speaking of the trail runners, not the walking shoes.
Red Beard
03-09-2010, 01:00
New Balance All-Terrain 476es here.
Nevermind
03-09-2010, 01:43
Any estimates on how many trail miles before these shoes wear out?
God, I love Asics. I'll wear them anywhere. Mizunos are good, too.
Any estimates on how many trail miles before these shoes wear out?
No expert on NBs, but Asics usually wear out after 3 months of 5 miles a day, 5 days a week. That's trail usage. Normally I would calculate that out for you but it's 2:15 and I'm about to pass out.
fiddlehead
03-09-2010, 05:41
The term "worn out" means different things to different people.
I have a running friend who thinks 400 miles is "worn out"
To me, that is just broken in.
I actually hiked 1,000 miles on a pair of his throw-a-way "worn out" shoes.
I just did a hike in Adidas Adizero running flats. Surprisingly good grip on ice and crunchy snow and wet rocks for so little thread. Maybe not so good in loose dirt. Very light, and excellent in wet conditions as they hold zero water. Maybe not enough protection for kicking into rocks and roots, or for the bottom of my foot stepping on stuff.
Definitely going to look into similar Adidas for trail running.
MotoGypsy
03-09-2010, 08:41
Montrail Hardrocks! Get some Superfeet insoles and you are good to go! :banana
You can kill yourself runninng in shoes you can walk another 500 miles in.
I run in Brooks Adrenelines and I quit running in them after ~400 miles. I can tell when it's time for a new pair because my shins start hurting after a 15 mile or longer run. I can still walk in that pair for a long time.
SGT Rock
03-09-2010, 10:35
Any estimates on how many trail miles before these shoes wear out?
I had some New Balance shoes I loved that lasted about 1000 miles (maybe more) before they became uncomfortable to wear anymore - probably the support inside wearing out. They don't make them anymore. I tried a few other models of NBs but never found some that felt the same. I still have the old shoes out of respect LOL. The last NB shoes were through after about 500 miles. My last pair only lasted one hike, as some county dog thought they smelled fun and ran off with them when I left them out to dry after a hike.
Just got these new Adidas shoes. Not enough miles on them to make a guess.
my montrails went from the start to deleware water gap didnt much look like shoes when i got there but the best shoes ive ever hiked in
WILLIAM HAYES
03-09-2010, 11:24
I hike in Salomons-GoreTex trail runners year round . wearing gaiters I have never had an issue even in two-three feet of snow use some duct tape on your hot spot- your feet will expand maybe a half size or better I have asolo boots also but prefer trail runners with superfeet inserts
does anyone hike in good running shoes? I have a pair of merrell moab ventilators, but i really prefer the feel of a good pair of running shoes for section hiking.anyone else feel this way?
Vasque Velocity
flemdawg1
03-09-2010, 12:30
I use Vasque Blurs. Had a pair of Teva Control X-1s and they were trashed after 50 miles, stiching fell apart.
Lemni Skate
03-09-2010, 12:40
footwear is very personal. It's part physical and part psychological. I say try them and if they're working for you, then great! If not, try something else.
Personally I have flat feet and I am pigeon toed, so I have different needs than most. I simply feel more confident and secure in light duty hiking boots.
My daughter loves trail runners (she's a cross country runner) as they're light and keep her more on her toes, but also have stiffer soles that tend to cut down on any soreness on the bottom of her feet.
My son will hike in anything and probably wouldn't think twice about hiking barefoot to be honest.
I would think that running shoes would be fine for most people that don't have some sort of strange foot situation. I have hiked in them before and for me, it makes the bottom of my feet sore, but I'm sure that's because I'm super flat-footed.
Blissful
03-09-2010, 14:20
It's important to also know your foot and arch, if you over or under pronate or are neutral. A good running shop can tell you and then you get the correct running shoe.
It's important to also know your foot and arch, if you over or under pronate or are neutral. A good running shop can tell you and then you get the correct running shoe.
Very good info.
One thing's for sure, when you start feeling tension/soreness in your shins, it's time to get new shoes ASAP.
seminoles
03-09-2010, 22:29
Thank you all for your experience and posts. I think I'm going for the running shoes this April.
Pretty good test to find if you overpronate or underpronate (or neither), at this link (http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-240-319-326-7152-0,00.html).
I've also found that the Dr. Scholl's foot-mapping machines (at Walmart, etc.) seem to be pretty good at telling you if you have flat feet, average arches, or high arches. I think there's a locator at drscholls.com.
Er, actually, that first link also tells you your arch type. Over- or under-pronation can be found by looking at the treads on a pair of shoes you've worn for a good while. Some info here. (http://walking.about.com/od/shoechoice/a/wayyouwalk.htm)
No substitute for getting a professional opinion, of course.