Comments on: 5 Running Shoe Design Elements That Drive Me Nuts

By: Kathleen Freeman

Kathleen Freeman — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 05:21:33 +0000

I agree completely about memory foam. Thanks for the tip of tearing it out and replacing it with something thinner and firmer.

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 21:53:00 +0000

I am not even a runner or jogger and I hate these memory foam shoes. I have flat feet and the memory foam give me no support whatsoever. Not to mention the memory foam wears out very fast. I wish these shoe companies would stop with the memory foam already. I shouldn’t have to pay an arm and a leg to buy a shoe without memory foam for everyday use.

By: atif

atif — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:59:46 +0000

Thanks Admin,nyc post n i totally agree, today i just bought me a ruuning shoes with memory foam, felt great in the store but, drained my energy after few running steps, im going to exchange tomorrow,

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 22:59:44 +0000

In reply to kunal. If it works for you, no reason why not I suppose.

By: kunal

kunal — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 16:52:20 +0000

Notwithstanding your take on memory foam, is it advisable to run , or practice running a half marathon with memory foam shoes. I mean the comfort level is great, and so is the lightweightedness. Please let me know.

By: Juha Myllylä

Juha Myllylä — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

VFF Sprint does pretty well with velcros, couldn't be better with laces. Personally I just hate long laces and I would add speedlacelock to every shoe with laces. Tying the laces is just slower and I don't see any purpose in it, it won't hold any better.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Jay Fast.

I usually run sockless only in summer, and yes, I often run a hose into the shoes when I get home.

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By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Pete Larson.

See Adidas Hagio for a very lightly cushioned heel collar done right.

By: Run2live_live2run

Run2live_live2run — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Charlene Ragsdale.

Interesting, I myself happen to love the bright shoe colors :) they make otherwise boring shoes exciting! IMO

By: Peter M.

Peter M. — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Pete, re point #4: again our terminology debate comes handy :) Maybe I am wrong, but to me “barefoot shoes” are those that – w/respect to ground feel, flexibility, etc. try to impose as little interference to running as possible as compared with the bare feet. It may not necessarily mean “suitable to run sockless”. Of course it’s a very nice thing (running sockless, that is) and you justifiably mention the Merrell Barefoot line as a role model in point #2. I run in Merrell Road Gloves and love them! However, even with these great shoes, the border (stitching, edge of the fabric) between the wonderful soft fabric around the heel and the mesh can irritate bare skin (esp. on the inside, arch side). At least MY feet feel it (feet are different, I know).

Also re point #2: I fully agree and might add: “yes, go with the insole but please – if possible – make sure that there’s no harsh stitching should one decide to remove it and run without the insole” (again, this proved useful as a “toebox widening strategy” in Brooks Pure Connects). Ehhhh, dreaming, dreaming….

By: beckip

beckip — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Pete Larson.

Gotcha. I haven't worn any of the Merrell Glove shoes. I tried a pair on in a store a while back, and they were a little firmer than I generally prefer, so I didn't buy them and never did any running in them.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Jens.

Good question, maybe helps lock the heel down? I've never found it to be very useful.
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