Comments on: Runblogger’s Top Running Shoes of 2011: Lightweight & Minimalist Trainers, Trail Shoes, Racing Flats, and Barefoot-Style Shoes https://runblogger.com/2011/12/runbloggers-top-running-shoes-of-2011.html Running Shoes, Gear Reviews, and Posts on the Science of the Sport Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:47:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.12 By: Alex Beecher https://runblogger.com/2011/12/runbloggers-top-running-shoes-of-2011.html#comment-397709063 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=368#comment-397709063 In reply to Pete Larson.

Didn’t know there was such a thing. Now, if they’d get rid of the clunky heel pod, and the wedge of foam in the arch, we’d have a winner. Of course, at that point, the Road Glove and MR00 will be out, and I may have better options.

]]> By: Javier Bitar https://runblogger.com/2011/12/runbloggers-top-running-shoes-of-2011.html#comment-418582813 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=368#comment-418582813 Hi Peter, regarding the Guide 5, are you not worried that it being labeled a “stability” shoe for overpronators, it will change your foot dynamics as you run and leave you more prone to injuries? I developed pretty severe shin splints in overpronator shoes (recommended at a running store after analyzing my stride) and since I changed to neutral shoes they disappeared. What do you think?

]]> By: Gmonster https://runblogger.com/2011/12/runbloggers-top-running-shoes-of-2011.html#comment-397638688 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=368#comment-397638688 Surprised I don’t see the Saucony Peregrines on the list!?

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2011/12/runbloggers-top-running-shoes-of-2011.html#comment-399691552 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=368#comment-399691552 In reply to Francois.

Have not tried them yet, but are next on my casual shoe “need to try” list :)

]]> By: Juan Carlos Rivera https://runblogger.com/2011/12/runbloggers-top-running-shoes-of-2011.html#comment-521605412 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=368#comment-521605412 I just hit 100 miles on my GoRuns. Love em! But I wonder if I can get more comfort w/o sacrificing weight with other shoes.

]]> By: Aaron R. https://runblogger.com/2011/12/runbloggers-top-running-shoes-of-2011.html#comment-397588520 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=368#comment-397588520 Thanks for the list of your favorite shoes of the past year.  If I recall correctly, you were doing some barefoot running last fall.  Any plans for more of that in the coming year?  

I have no idea how you find enough time to test all these shoes, but I’m glad you do.  I am looking forward to the Minimus Road MR00 and the Road Glove, but only if it fits better than the Trail Glove.  

My “shoe” goal for the coming year is to find or build the perfect running huarache for myself.

Keep up the great work, Pete!

Happy New Year

]]> By: Pam Kavanagh https://runblogger.com/2011/12/runbloggers-top-running-shoes-of-2011.html#comment-398370105 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=368#comment-398370105 my favourite shoes to run in are Saucony fastwitch and the kinvara really lovely and definitely work shoes are a must i spend all shift on my feet so i wear f-lites very comfy

]]> By: Fernando Saro https://runblogger.com/2011/12/runbloggers-top-running-shoes-of-2011.html#comment-433045827 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=368#comment-433045827 Hi Peter. As much as you, I have a major shoe problem, I´m afraid. I thought I had completed my shoe collection when I started minimalist running (during the past 2 months with the Inov-8 f-lite 195). Although I am a mid foot striker, the change has been to hard on my calves and even my feet. I thing it maybe caused by a very radical change from standard shoes to the Inov-8. I am now looking for something less radical: small drop but some kind of protection between muy feet and the ground. I need a piece of advice here. I thought of Altra (not easy to get them in Spain), Newton, Saucony (Kinvara, Mirage…) or even Newton. I would thAnk some cusioning, but not too much. Any idea??? Thamks in advance.

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2011/12/runbloggers-top-running-shoes-of-2011.html#comment-514591556 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=368#comment-514591556 In reply to Al.

Go with the Kinvara 2 while you can – price difference probably doesn’t justify the upgrade.

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2011/12/runbloggers-top-running-shoes-of-2011.html#comment-627799879 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=368#comment-627799879 In reply to Christopher.

My top picks in various categories are here: https://runblogger.com/2010…\
For something a bit more forgiving, maybe the Saucony Kinvara or Brooks Flow.

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]]> By: Fernando Saro https://runblogger.com/2011/12/runbloggers-top-running-shoes-of-2011.html#comment-433093448 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=368#comment-433093448 In reply to Pete Larson.

Thanks again, Peter. I thought of Kinvara too, but I´m a bit scared their cushion is too soft for me (I prefer hard cushion shoes, generally). Maybe brooks are a little harder. I will find out.

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2011/12/runbloggers-top-running-shoes-of-2011.html#comment-418772297 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=368#comment-418772297 In reply to Javier Bitar.

Depends on the person. Sometimes a neutral shoe can encourage too much movement. Best bet is to just experiment and find what works – glad to hear you have succeeded in finding a shoe to solve your shin splints!

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