Tuesday, 4 December 2012

Barefoot shoes for Christmas!

As Christmas is coming around fast, some of you may be hoping for a new pair of shoes to go run in?! I thought I would give my recommendations in case you are undecided on which pairs are best for what. Of course, they will all be bareform or minimalist shoes of some variation, as I thoroughly recommend getting your gait and form back to how we are designed and created to run.

Best for muddy, wet and slippy trails goes to:
Inov-8 Trailroc 235
Reasons:
Fantastic grip from the studs. Sheds mud well. Drains well when wet. Light and comfortable. Removable insole allows quick drying and lacing holds foot well in slippy conditions.














See for more info: http://caveman-clarke.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/update-on-inov-8-trailroc-235s.html

Best general all-trail shoe goes to:
Vibram FiveFingers Spyridon LS
Reasons:
Very natural feeling, great fit and comfort. Lacing holds foot well and kevlar insert protects against sharp and pointy trail obstacles. Fantastic ground feel and very light. Grip copes well with a variety of terrain.










See for more info: http://caveman-clarke.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/vibram-fivefingers-spyridon-vs-spyridon.html

 Best for short fast runs on dry and compact stony trails goes to:
New Balance Minimus MT00/WT00
Reasons:
Extremely light and airy, and grip has just enough thickness to protect against stone bruising.














Best transition shoe goes to:
New Balance Minimus MT10/WT10
Reasons:
Just the right amount of protection, cushioning and heel-toe differential to wear when transitioning to bareform running without straining the calves too much too soon. Especially when slowly incorporating bareform running in to an already established running routine.














Best road runner goes to:
New Balance Minimus MR00/WR00
Reasons:
Comfy, light and great looking shoe with lots of grip.
Please see link below for video review by BarefootAthleteVideo



Best gym and crossfit shoe goes to:
Inov-8 BareXF 210
Reasons:
Tough, robust, grippy, comfy and lightweight. Will take whatever you throw at it.
Please see link below for video of the Bare XF 210 from INOV8run






I hope this brief post helps with those Christmas choices. Any comments welcome.

 Happy Running and a Merry Christmas to you all
CavemanClarke
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4 comments:

  1. Would you recommend the Inov-8 Trailroc 235 for wet and muddy boot camp sessions?

    Eddie.

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    1. I certainly would. Great grip, feet held in place well by the lacing system and they drain very quickly. I think they would be perfect for it.

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  2. I have to agree with all your comments. I have all the same shoes! The only ones I personally dont get on with are the Spyridon, simply because the suede strip that sits around the mid foot doesnt accommodate my high foot. Im mainly running in the Trailroc's, both the 235 and 245. I really like the New Balance Minimus Zero, sadly as they are no good on wet trails Im just using them as every day shoes and they are super comfortable.
    Really enjoy your posts, keep it up!

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    1. Many thanks Simon. I will continue to do my best to help everyone out their interested in natural living and barefoot/bareform running. And yes, the Trailroc 235 is fantastic, just been for a run and they coped well with the extreme wet and sloppy conditions here in the East of England!

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