minimalist running Saucony Kinvara v Nike free 3.0

finlma

The specialist running shops stock them. There are a few in the Dublin area or 1 in Galway. Probably more but I'm not aware of them.

PaulieC

Thanks!
Final question: when you changed to the more flat shoes did you find forefoot running easier? I've been doing it now for about 4 weeks, over the sore calves, but I find that I spend too much time thinking about not heel-striking. I think it's because of the huge heels in my asics

finlma

cambo_gueno wrote: »

Thanks!
Final question: when you changed to the more flat shoes did you find forefoot running easier? I've been doing it now for about 4 weeks, over the sore calves, but I find that I spend too much time thinking about not heel-striking. I think it's because of the huge heels in my asics

I was the exact same. I was trying to strike with the forefoot when running in Asics and my calves were getting stiff after even short runs. Since switching to the Kinvara the forefoot strike has come more naturally and the calf stiffness slowly eased. The trick is to start off slowly. Only do short runs until your legs adjust. It will take a good few weeks.

PaulieC

yeah, I've been building it up very slowly. Started off doing 2 miles in three short runs. Then a mile 3/4 times a week, then 2 miles 3/4 times a week etc. I did 4 miles last night, calves were fine, but I had numb toes in both feet, blisters on my right sole and sore on the top of my right foot. All of this I attribute to the asics. Ever since I got them they've been nothing but trouble. I went back to my old (old) Nikes last week and they were great, no problems at all, except for they were in bits, heels flapping and coming off. I just this morning got a pair of Merrell Trail Gloves, so I'm gonna try them out. I did a couple of miles a few weeks ago in extremely flat shoes and they were fine, so the merrels should work, hopefully.

Thanks again!

thirstywork2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=842vdGd4q9s

good video on the kinvara

RacoonQueen

If you're in Dublin base2race and cyclesuperstore both stock kinvaras.

what price are they going for in said Dublin shops (the Kinvaras)?

violator13

newtons are also worth a look at.

digger2d2

glasso wrote: »

what price are they going for in said Dublin shops (the Kinvaras)?

€110 ish.....

PaulieC

After getting my new merrell trail gloves on Tuesday, I was eager to try them out. Despite having some pain on the top of my right foot from Monday, I went out just to run a mile, to see if the flat shoes were any use.
I felt great whilst running, really light and easy, with a straight back and very little up and down movement. It felt especially good not having to concentrate on NOT landing on my heel in big thick soles, which is what I was doing before. Really, I got into stride almost immediately and did 5 miles and it felt like 500 metres, so easy was it...
Hopefully I'll continure to run that easy

violator13

do the nike free run run small sizing?

cwgatling

Yeah, I go a 1/2 size up with them.

ollietrex

@cambo_gueno Good to hear about he merrell trail gloves, just ordered a pair.

Been running in vibram five finger on the grass for the last while and want something a bit more on the road.

PaulieC

The merrells aren't much more. I think the sole is just 4mm with a 1mm plate at the forefoot. I'd transition slowly to the road in them. I've been getting sore tendons in my feet when I go longer than 6 or 7 miles. They are wonderfully light and airy though. I tried a lend of saucony peregrines (trail version of the kinvara)last night and I could really feel the extra weight. The cushioning was nice though after the complete lack of padding in the merrells

ollietrex

Yep, not looking for much more.

Found after heal striking for such a long time moving to a minimalist shoe and running to learn again has made running so much more fun.

LionelNashe

cambo_gueno wrote: »

After getting my new merrell trail gloves on Tuesday, I was eager to try them out. Despite having some pain on the top of my right foot from Monday, I went out just to run a mile, to see if the flat shoes were any use.

ollietrex wrote: »

@cambo_gueno Good to hear about he merrell trail gloves, just ordered a pair.

Been running in vibram five finger on the grass for the last while and want something a bit more on the road.

Hey folks, How are the Merrell shoes now that you have had them a couple of weeks? A colleague sent me the link below and I think that when I replace my shoes next I will go for something minimalist

http://www.merrell.com/US/en/BarefootConnection

Dotcomdolly

I tired on a pair of Saucony Kinvara in A.K today, they felt great, but a 5 was too big & didn't want to make the commitment of them ordering in the 4.5 for me.

I also tried on a pair of minimalist Mizuno ones , can't remember the name what they were bright red and gaudy as hell....

I took a chance instead & ordered a pair of Nike Lunar Racer on mandmdirect for only €34! :eek: in the same size as my Pegasus, sure if they don't suit it wasn't an expensive mistake and I can use them on my lifting days in the gym.

violator13

Dotcomdolly wrote: »

I tired on a pair of Saucony Kinvara in A.K today, they felt great, but a 5 was too big & didn't want to make the commitment of them ordering in the 4.5 for me.

I also tried on a pair of minimalist Mizuno ones , can't remember the name what they were bright red and gaudy as hell....

I took a chance instead & ordered a pair of Nike Lunar Racer on mandmdirect for only €34! :eek: in the same size as my Pegasus, sure if they don't suit it wasn't an expensive mistake and I can use them on my lifting days in the gym.

good choice great racing shoe and training shoe.Can wear them everyday too.

Dotcomdolly

Dotcomdolly wrote: »

I tired on a pair of Saucony Kinvara in A.K today, they felt great, but a 5 was too big & didn't want to make the commitment of them ordering in the 4.5 for me.

I also tried on a pair of minimalist Mizuno ones , can't remember the name what they were bright red and gaudy as hell....

I took a chance instead & ordered a pair of Nike Lunar Racer on mandmdirect for only €34! :eek: in the same size as my Pegasus, sure if they don't suit it wasn't an expensive mistake and I can use them on my lifting days in the gym.

bargain - wish they were selling men's ones for that price - about €100 here in the shops....

Dotcomdolly

glasso wrote: »

bargain - wish they were selling men's ones for that price - about €100 here in the shops....

I also heard in A.K that they are very hard to get, out of stock everywhere.
These are the ones I got

ollietrex

LionelNashe wrote: »

Hey folks, How are the Merrell shoes now that you have had them a couple of weeks? A colleague sent me the link below and I think that when I replace my shoes next I will go for something minimalist

http://www.merrell.com/US/en/BarefootConnection

I have done about 5-6 runs in my Merrel Barefoots since I have had them. A few months back I changed to just ball foot running and got my self a pair of these and a set of vibrams, its been a slow old road but I am up to about 5km running in minimalist shoes and love it.

My only comparison is really against the vibrams I have used a lot more. I use the vibrams around the park on the grass and on minimal road but for anything that is trail or a bit more the Merrel's just have that bit more of a sole which I like.

The fit for me is good and they have no seams inside so you can run without socks no problem.

Just be warned if you have never run in these types of shoes before take it very very easy else you will destroy your self.

event

So how have you all got on in the year since gout started on the more minimal runners?
Interested to hear how long it took ye to adjust to the change in styles etc

(i know its an old thread, just bumping to see results after a year)