Sorry Ghost Racer...didn't mean to use a name so close to yours
Back to the thread. I guess I'll just get a pair of those H-streets or Ultimate 81's and walk around in them while I continue training.
What do you guys think about running barefoot on grass in the Northeast even if it is cold? I mean the groud freezes eventually wouldn't that be defeating the purpose of barefoot running on the grass?
Good stuff going here.
Running barefoot during the winter is really not the best idea. Probably something your dumbass cross-country coach told you to do. I'd suggest not listening to him and stick more to the Jester, if you catch my drift.
Oh yeah...Jeff is pissed at you for not coming back last night.
Don't worry, you'll never run again. haha, just busting your balls bud, hope you back in shape
If you are getting h streets anyway, use those instead of going barefoot in the winter. FYI, Puma also offers leather h streets, which might be a slightly better barrier than the mesh in cold/wet weather.
where do you find flats online?
I've look at like roadrunnersports and eastbay, but the selection seems kinda small.
Anywhere else?
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zappos.com for ultimate 81's, h streets, and a couple brooks flats.
I recommend placing your feet inside the shoe, doing up the laces.
then its pretty simple
left, right, left, right....
you get it? GREAT!
are the NB 900 the same as the asics ds trainers? or would they be more like the ds racers?
Also i have heard good stuff about the asics ds trainer, what do ya'll think?
they are lower than the Trainers and will be more like the racers.
trackhead out of three (ds racer, ds trainer, and nb 900)
which would you recommend?
like most guys i think posting on this thread, I have flat feet, orthotics, and am now trying to make the switch to more minamalistic shoes
All three are great shoes. The ds trainers and the Nb900 are very similiar. Major difference is fit, and the nb900 is just a notch lower in the heel. The ds racer is lighter weight lower profile heel to toe than both ds trainer and nb900. The cushion is also softer in the ds racer and there for less durable. I would recommend you try them both on to see which will fit your foot better. I have tried the current ds trainer and found it to be quite a hard midsole which I don't prefer. Good luck!
I currently use the 900 and the DS Trainer for most of my training. I prefer the ride of the DS, but they are both great. The 900 could be 1-2 mm lower in the heel, but both seem to be great transition shoes. It sounds like the DS Racer could be a great step to go from there. FYI, I wear a 9.5 in the Asics and a 10 in the 900 (which fits a bit smaller).
ds trainer is stiffer heavier and higher than nb900
I tend to have alot of heal slippage in my shoes?
can anyone recommend something for that? I wear the right size and lock down my laces, but I still feel like my heels slide up and down. I also get lots of blisters on my heels.
flats seem to fit better though.
For someone who has a flat, narrower kinda foot do you think the 900's or the ds trainers fit better? Just opinions
"should be absolutely comfortable in your racing shoe -- the only real way to do that is to train full time in it. It doesn't make sense to train an elevated, super protective shoe and then run as hard as you can in something much less -- that's how guys get hurt."
No, Trackhead guys get hurt because they train in racers. Those over protective shoes you talk about are what helps protect the high milage runners that we from various over use injuries; tendonitis, PF, and stress fractures. While agree that one should be comfortable in their race shoes, they should wear them for their hard workouts not even everyone but those special workouts where you really want to get after it, thats how you get comfortable in your race shoes.