thinking about getting some... no local retailers carry them
the Shoefittr gizmo gives me different sizes depending on which model shoe i put in as 'my shoe'
how do they run compared to Nike?
compared to New Balance?
thinking about getting some... no local retailers carry them
the Shoefittr gizmo gives me different sizes depending on which model shoe i put in as 'my shoe'
how do they run compared to Nike?
compared to New Balance?
I need 1/2 size smaller than nike
I didn't like them. Too bulky, even though the weight is not bad.They look stupid. Yes, it matters.
hokahokamaybe wrote:
thinking about getting some... no local retailers carry them
the Shoefittr gizmo gives me different sizes depending on which model shoe i put in as 'my shoe'
how do they run compared to Nike?
compared to New Balance?
happy tail wrote:
I need 1/2 size smaller than nike
I'll second this.
Stinsons are narrower than the other models
Cliftons run a good 1/2 size bigger than say ASICS or NB.
Try again wrote:
I didn't like them. Too bulky, even though the weight is not bad.
They look stupid. Yes, it matters.
hokahokamaybe wrote:thinking about getting some... no local retailers carry them
the Shoefittr gizmo gives me different sizes depending on which model shoe i put in as 'my shoe'
how do they run compared to Nike?
compared to New Balance?
There are several models, try a few. The store I got mine at let me run down the street and back. (You can't really do that in a mall the same as...etc.)
They don't look stupid, I'm sitting here looking at my Stinson Trail's across the room and they look sharp.
There are so many brands and styles of shoes out there now that people are used to it. When they are noticed, they are an instant conversation starter -- nice way to meet people.
The ride is awesome - find the shoe that is right for you - narrow shoes are not right for me.
They feel like running on a flat powdery tropical beach. A joy to the feet and bod, especially for older runners. They deliver on the concept of taking the soft surface with you, underneath you, where ever you go. They might take you a few days to get used to.
I'd rather run barefoot on a flat soft beach anytime, and this is the next best thing.
For me, this kind of firmness and cushioning at the same time means lower impact, and I can go 40% more with less impact than with impact. I.e. running on a gravel trail, I feel as sore after ten miles the next day, as 6 on pavement.
Hoka elimates the pounding of pavement for me.
The Stinson Trail has the most durable tread/bottoms at this point.
Hopefully newer iterations of the other models will improve in that dept.
Good luck!
PS, I get them a 1/2 size larger than Nike.
Also, the first 1/4 inch or so of the shoe cup your foot, so it does not feel like you are running on stilts or something.
Check out the recent edition of Competitor magazine...
The models (at least the Bondi and Clifton) fit differently, although I wear my normal size for running shoes for both. The Bondis are a little roomier.