Running Shoes, Gear Reviews, and Posts on the Science of the Sport
Over the past 6-8 months or so I’ve become a big fan of running at least once a week in the Vibram Fivefingers shoes. Given their minimalist style (i.e., no cushioning), I have found them to be a phenomenal tool to use for strenghtening of the lower legs and feet, as well as for helping me to develop a more efficient running stride. Below are a series of posts I have written, as well as a few videos and podcasts that I have produced, on these awesome shoes.
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About Peter LarsonThis post was authored by Peter Larson. Pete is a biology teacher, track/soccer coach, and dad (x3) with a passion for running, soccer, and science. If you'd like to learn a little bit more about who I am and what I do, click here, or visit petermlarson.com.
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Runblogger is edited and authored by Pete Larson. I'm a biology teacher, track/soccer coach, and dad (x3) with a passion for running, soccer, and science. If you'd like to learn a little bit more about who I am and what I do, click here, or visit petermlarson.com
Makes me laugh that people claim that these are trail running shoes. Tread on a stone – agony; Tread on a tree root – broken bones!
After searching for a TRUE, lightweight, trail running shoe, I’ve discovered there’s actually only one in production!: The Saucony ProGrid Outlaw.
The Outlaw is 11.5oz (size 10US?), but is the only proper trail running shoe because it is a 3/4 mid-top, for ankle support. True trail running needs ankle support – if not, you’re just doing flat path cross country (and may as well just wear the Kinvara 2, etc.). Inov-8 have the Terrafly (12oz?) with a 3/4 mid-top too, but they’re not renowned for their trainers, like Saucony are.