Reddit mentions: The best running shoes for men

I'm glad you and others posted this. I was eyeing these too and nearly settled on them until I got a closer look and found a lot of reports like yours. And, at least for me, they're not good travel shoes. Too heavy and those eyelets that let water out? Well, yeah, they also let water in. Even early morning dew. So good luck traveling with these.

My go-to travel shoe was the New Balance Minimus 20v6. They were light, good tread, I painted my all black so they looked decent enough for dates and going out. I've hiked multiple volcanoes in them. A pair would last me about a year of walking everyday and doing some treks, but they're discontinued now and I'm shopping around.

I'm looking for that holy grail shoe: the one that can do multi-day treks and look good going out. All black is preferred. I have a bunch of tabs open right now and may order all of these and stick with my favorite. Here's what I've found that has my interest:

• New Balance Minimus 20v7 Trainer
  An upgraded version from my current pair, but much uglier. Some black paint might be able to hide some of the worst crimes though. If they're the same as the previous version, the tread is good, the fit is nice, and they fast and last a year+ of heavy use
  
  
• On Running Cloud I've heard good things from running sites about these and they're one of the few that come in truly all black. I'm not a fan of the look of the soles too much, but not terribly bothered by it either. They're about 50 grams heavier than the NB, but still minimalist.
  
  
• Nike Metcon 4 Premium Mens Cross Training Shoes I wish they went with a smoother touch rather than these weird fake-snake skin look. All black sure is nice though. Amazon says they weight 14oz (like 390 grams) though, which is heavy. The tread looks decent though.
  
  
• Vivobarefoot Primus Lite Men's Running Trainer Shoe Definitely one of the lightest shoes at 198 grams and very minimal. I'm not in love with the look but I don't overly hate them either. There have been reports that these fall apart fast though, so there's some caution there.
  
  
• Arc'teryx NORVAN SL GTX I don't know muhc about these except they're light and they look well made. They're waterproof, which does give me concern for breathability. I like the smooth look, even despite the blue.
  
  
• Arc'teryx NORVAN LD GTX All black and nice boot-like look, but also quite a bit heavier. Could be a good option if they're well made and last more than a year like my NB. I'm always concerned about how well these things breathe though, but it could be good with as much as I like to hike and walk and it might be good enough for going out.
  
  
• Merrell Men's Trail Glove 5 Ugly AF but I think I could paint away the worst offenders. Super light and a fan favorite.
  
  So that's what I've narrowed it down to. I'm going back to the states for a little bit soon and may order all of these. If anyone has anything else to add, PLEASE COMMENT AND SHARE! I'm all ears. Idk why it's so hard to find a fully black shoe that can handle trails with good tread and going out without looking like you just got back from the woods, but that's the reality.
  
  C'mon shoe companies. Make a onebag shoe for us!

This is going up tomorrow in MFA, but maybe some of you guys will enjoy this too. Apologies for any weird typos, I'm practically delirious at this point. Goodnight y'all!

Thanks everyone for the feedback! I made the requisite changes.

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Initial Impressions: Stan Smith with gum sole

I thought I would put up a quick review of one of the newer Stan Smith models. These are a white leather with gum sole. A little while back, some photos by a sneaker publication were posted (including this photo, more available here). When I saw the photos I immediately knew I needed these sneakers like nothing else, and I don’t usually lust after sneakers in this way. I feel pretty comfortable saying these are the new MFA Killshot, improved in just about every way aesthetically. Also, to preempt any questions/outraged comments, I do not* typically keep shoe trees in these. However, it's easier to take photos of a shoe with shoe trees in it.

The gum sole is durable, but comfortable. It features white flecks throughout that match the upper. Despite any weird coloration of the photos, the upper is a pure white leather. It is lined around the heel cup with a leather lining and on the tongue and vamp with some form of synthetic liner. The interior has a padded, non-removable footbed.

Initially, I was a bit thrown off by the shape, but then I realized I’m way too accustomed to boots, given the recent weather. I threw them on my feet and liked the shape a lot more. Slim toebox, great profile with the sole, and an overall pleasing shape.

Fit is TTS. I’m an 11.5E on Brannock and wear an 11.5 in these. They’re a bit narrow, but are comfortable with wear. For someone with wide feet, it’s not going to get any better unless you get a pair of New Balance.

I ordered these from FootAction when they had a free shipping and a 15% off coupon. The total price ended up being $63.74. I didn’t really think twice about buying them, and they work perfectly with most of my wardrobe. I’m really looking forward to wearing them more as the warmer weather rolls in. I believe FootAction is sold out, but they’re still available from Amazon and Urban Outfitters.

Some shots on-foot: 1 (shamelessly stolen from /u/BAonReddit) 2

I don’t have any full fit pics, but they’re white sneakers. They go with literally anything casual. For some other white sneaker inspiration, check out this killshot album and this white sneaker album (neither album was composed by me).

Hey there! Sorry for the formatting and everything else I am on mobile. First of all, I completed my first TM back in 2014 and it was the most fun and the most mentally and physically demanding thing I have ever done.

The best thing about the TM is it is NOT a race. Get that out of your head now. It is all about helping your fellow Mudders out. Screw your time and enjoy yourself. Always help others and they will help you. And most importantly have fun!!

Now, to answer your questions.

1. As silly as it sounds, learn to climb stuff. Anything and everything. Go to a playground and do the monkey bars. Do a lot of upper body strength and conditioning. Make you sure you have a lot of cardio too. You will be running. A lot. You will be climbing stuff. A lot.
   
   
2. None are really TOO difficult but can be quite challenging. Everest was pretty challenging so was pole dancer. You may think I am crazy for saying it but the Arctic Enema got me the most. The water is SO cold that your body immediately shuts down and does not want to move. When you jump in make sure you go immediately under the obstacle and swim out or you will just freeze (no pun intended). Keep moving!!
   
   
3. There is plenty of water, snacks and everything on the trail. You do not want to carry anything you do not mind losing. Better yet, nothing. I did not even wear sunglasses. Trust me, after about the 6th mile you will wish you did not have anything extra.
   
   
4. Everyone that is running it with you. Everyone around you is constantly motivating you and pushing you to do your best. I have never been around a better group of people that wanted to see everyone else succeed in my life. Everyone will help you complete all of the obstacles.
   
   
5. Personally, I use the Solomon Speedcross 3 Trail Running shoe and they worked like a dream (https://www.amazon.com/Salomon-Mens-Speedcross-Trail-Running/dp/B007SK9V64#). A little pricey but well worth the money IMO.
   
   Hopefully this answered your questions and I am happy to answer anymore you have. I love the TM and cannot wait to complete another later this year.

Here are some videos:

Haile running

natural running tutorial

You can analyze their forms here, look how efficient and smooth they are:

Frank shorter

Abebe Bikila

You see how frank seems to be leaning forward and his legs move almost like a wheel, rhythmically? He isn't running across the ground, he's falling and catching himself with each step. Running is continuous falling. He isn't leaning forward or craning his back either, with proper form your body ends up in that lean and your legs end up at a certain natural cadence. If you aren't fighting your body then running faster comes easily. Actual running can be enjoyable and easy, not painful. Much of the pain comes from improper/inefficient running technique. It's the difference between going with the grain and against it. Efficient running is going with the grain.

I remember when I first took off these awful shoes that I had that were really hurting me back in the day (they weren't even the correct size and they were puma sneakers) and I ran barefoot and went way faster. My heart would beat and my breath would have trouble keeping up with how fast I was going but my legs had no problem with it. I also noticed my cadence increased and I went much faster. This was in like tenth grade, before I did cross country my junior year. I was just getting into running.

When you run with proper form, you don't need to try to move your legs faster, they end up moving faster on their own. You get around a 180 cadence (maybe slightly less or more). It doesn't have to be exact but it ends up being around that. Many people go slower, like 130 steps per minute, it's because they're running inefficiently. Look at all elite runners and they have a similar cadence and stride. Interestingly enough the world record holder for the 5000m and 10000m had a cadence of around 190 and it was around 215 for his final kick at the olympics. His stride remained the same.

When you run correctly it feels effortless, like you're gliding across the ground, flying almost. That first time you really get it right it feels amazing, when i've taken off shoes I felt like a weight had lifted off me (it had) and it was like my feet weren't there. When you don't have issues picking up your feet then you go faster and when you don't have an arch preventing your feet from naturally carrying you forward than you go faster.

If you look at most runners who are fast and even sprinters like Usain Bolt who dominate, you'll notice that their legs come up behind to their butts. This happens more with faster races than longer races like marathons, but it's a pattern. This is because these runners have good hip mobility and hip extension. Having a posterior pelvic tilt or weak glutes and a weak back can lead to an inability to have that same range of motion. The legs coming up behind you to your butt is a sign of efficient form and it means your legs are moving like slingshots and you aren't wasting energy to go as fast as you're going, you're being efficient. You'll notice in Kenenisa Bekele's world record 5000m run his legs come up right behind his butt. His hip extension and hip mobility is on point. If your hip flexors are weak and your hip extensors are short and you have weak glutes or pelvic tilt issues then you will not be able to do that. Of course running properly can strengthen all those muscles.

I would recommend running in dirt or grass and seeing what it feels like, you can even wear socks. I've gone running in socks before. When you run properly it will feel like it hurts more than usual. It's like if you sit with good posture and it hurts more than slouching. Slouching is still worse for you. You will eventually get used to it, but don't run inefficiently because it hurts less at first. It will be better for you in the long run. (get it? long run? ayyy)

If you don't stretch after biking you will have to stretch after running or injury is a risk. DO NOT stretch before, only stretch afterwards. There are dynamic stretches or warm ups you can do before running but just starting to run is a warm up itself. No static stretching, one exception which you may need to make is stretching your quads by bending at your knee and bringing your foot behind you to your butt. Like this. That's the one stretch that's okay to do before running.

I have used an exercise bike in the past when I was just starting to exercise. I don't like riding regular bikes because I'm not that good at it and I have trouble crossing streets. I don't like the thin road bikes because they require slouching and a bit of pelvis tucking and that bothers me, it may be different for you. I just think running is better overall for your body while biking works less muscles, but they both are cardio and cardio is good for you.

This is the exact model of shoes that worked really well for me during track season in xc. I set most of my PRs in this shoe and I had the best luck with them. I got injured later because I purchased a shoe with a terrible arch that rolled my ankles outward, but these shoes are great. They are neutral running shoes, they may have more on the bottom than your average minimalist shoe or sock, but they are neutral and good for practicing good form, although you may have trouble landing on your toes at first if you use these types of shoes. Of course going exactly on your toes isn't ideal, it may be good to get the transition going and prevent you from heel striking if you currently do, but you should be landing on your forefoot. That means slightly in front of the middle area of your foot, definitely not the heel though.

Just remember looking for neutral shoes with little heel rise or arch is the best way to go. Flat, neutral shoes, no rise. Not shoes for under or overpronation, neutral works great, it's closer to being barefoot than shoes with huge arches or angles. When it comes to form these shoes may be better, depending on how much you run the one I linked may get worn out quickly, but surface and how hard you pound the pavement as well as how often matters. If the shoes gets torn apart you obviously don't want to keep using it, rather get a new one. I think I used mine 3 or more months, but I couldn't afford newer ones, I would have replaced them earlier. Let's say if you're running 60 miles a weeks than 2-3 months should be good.

If you are going to get minimalist shoes instead of those ones then avoid the five finger shoes! They spread your toes apart and that will hurt your running and make you run weakly and may even cause injury. Having your toes apart in socks or barefoot is fine because they are apart anyway, but having them apart in those shoes will prevent you from "kicking" off the ground or having any power in your run, when I used those five finger gimmicks I ended up doing a weird walk/waddle run because I couldn't push off my toes, and trying would probably hurt them. They were forced apart. If going for minimalist shoes, go for ones that keep your toes together, like this or the ones in the suggestions.

FYI my normal shoe size and my spike size was 10 but my running shoe size was 9.5. A good shoe will still screw you over if it doesn't fit you properly, so be sure to get a proper fit.

I love lifting in my inov-8s! I have the XF-bare 210s which are just like socks with the grippy soles. I have wide feet and all other 0mm minimalist shoes that i tried on felt tight. I was able to score a pair on amazon for $43 with free shipping, but it definitely varied with color and sizes. [I got these in black](http://www.amazon.com/Inov-8-Bare-XF-210-U-210-Shoe/dp/B008V6M1OI/ref=pd_sim_309_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=41IrLjcJyfL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160SR160%2C160&refRID=156YAV5WAE62V484ES35) The best advice I can give is to definitely head to a retailer to try on all these different shoes and see which fit your feet the best, then look online for potentially better deals.

thought I'd hit this up since I have trouble finding shoes, too. Being a female who is stuck in a men's size 12-13 is horrid.

I found these Sketchers that are nice looking, and come in 15, 15W, and actually have color options in both those sizes.

These Asics look pretty good, too, and also have options! (With mine, options on colors usually isn't a thing in affordable shoes)

New Balance is a good brand, but there are only two choices here for color in your size. >.<

Just for fun a pair I'd get for myself. Except for the fact that they seem to be more expensive in my size than yours, WTF?

Anyway, if you happen to like any of my choices, feel free to surprise me, preferably from my Bookish or Kitty Cat Dreams list. :)

Good luck finding some nice shoes!

I'd go on Amazon and buy some good shoes. Amazon has the Salomon Speedcross 4 for a good price.

https://www.amazon.com/Salomon-Speedcross-Trail-Runner-Black/dp/B017SQX5FU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1505775595&sr=8-4&keywords=Salomon+Men%27s+Speedcross+4

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Salomon+Men%27s+Speedcross+4

They have deals on other brands as well.
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Inov-8+X-Talon+212

I think that hydrating your body is good, but the best thing you can do is have good shoes to run in. If you are in good shape you will be fine.

I have disc-golf dedicated footwear, and yes, I feel it makes a huge difference in my game. I've noticed most shoes that I find appealing are marketed as "trail-running" shoes.

Most courses I play are heavily wooded and often damp/wet in places. I have a pair of NB 1524's that are extremely comfortable and waterproof. They've held up a couple of seasons and still look great.

Playing barefoot isn't really an option for me, but when it is sunny and dry I like to wear my NB Minimus. They've held up OK after getting them last December but you can definitely tell they're not fat-boy shoes; only pair of Vibram soles that I've had show significant wear and I would doubt holding up for 3+ seasons.

My girlfriend and I absolutely love our Salomon Speedcross 3 trail runners. They are super light, durable, comfortable to wear for long periods of time, breathable, and have amazing grip (except on ice). They are $115 or less on Amazon, depending on the style. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LB4V72/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_05EmxbH4X498V

If you really want goretex and waterproof, Salomon has the XA Pro 3D GTX trail runners. They are more expensive, as any shoe that is waterproof and/or has goretex will be. About $140-160. I haven't personally tried them, but they are very well reviewed. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KWKTB1M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_AWEmxbT6C510J


I also highly recommend going to a store to try a few different shoes on. What works for me and others might not be a good fit for you. Amazon has a great return policy though, as long as you have prime.

I recently picked up a second-hand pair of Inov-8 Bare-XF 210s.
http://www.amazon.com/Inov-8-Bare-XF-210-U-210-Shoe/dp/B008V6M1OI

I don't do much cardio, so I've only used them for some sprints once, but they did great. Otherwise, they're great lifting shoes providing a nice flat, stable base. I don't do crossfit, but I've seen them advertised as "Crossfit shoes."

There are shoes made for weightlifting, which are used by most people for squatting and for snatching and clean&jerking by weightlifters.

Those shoes have a raised heel, to help reach a deeper squat depth without overextending on your ankles and also a solid sole that does not compress under any liftable weight.

Good thing about those shoes is that you buy them once and can keep for an indefinite amount of time, since you only wear them in the gym and they don't get used up that fast.

Some entry level shoes:

• Do wins
  
• Adidas powerlifts
  
  Higher quality (wouldn't buy those unless you do weightlifting (snatch, clean&jerk) on a high level:
  
  
• Adidas Adipower
  
• Nike Romaleos
  
  I personally use Adidas powerlifts v1, had them for over 5 years, no complaints.
  
  Keep in mind that deadlifting is best done on flat soles or barefoot, to minimize distance between the foot and the floor, so I wouldn't advice deadlifting in those, but for squatting, front squatting, OHP'ing, cleaning and snatching they're perfect. For bench press it doesn't matter.
  
  Also, if you don't do high bar / front squats and/or snatches/c&s and instead train a low bar (powerlifting type) squats then flat sole chucks or whatever, like mentioned by the other commenter, are good enough. Honestly though, once I tried squatting in them I'm not going back.

I live/run in a city too. I have these and love them:
http://www.amazon.com/Merrell-Mens-Ascend-Glove-Trail-Running/dp/B00B98NFAE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425785059&sr=8-1&keywords=Merrell+ascend+glove
They have a bit more padding than some other minimal shoes (6mm, so still not a ton) and find having just a bit of padding is nice. I'm also considering getting a pair of Merrell vapor gloves (zero padding) which I've heard good things about. I'm a lot newer runner than you but I find these (Ascend) to be super comfortable up to the half-marathon distance that I've done.

I like to bring my minimalist trail runners (http://www.amazon.com/Merrell-Trail-Glove-Barefoot-Running/dp/B005N4IUL4). The are light and pack super small and can be used for short-medium length hikes. I like that they are designed to be comfortable without socks and have a sandal type feel that is nice after a long ride.

I used Solomon speedcross 3 for the warrior dash and spartan super. They were recommended to me by a group of acquaintances that participate in a few mud runs per year.

I used them and suggested them to friends and everyone I know who has used them love them.

http://www.amazon.com/Salomon-Speedcross-Trail-Running-Cloud/dp/B008JEWJ8K/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1418762298&sr=1-1

Just bought a pair of their Barefoot Trail Gloves (women's) and fell in love. They are so comfortable! They aren't ugly like the Five Fingers, and have support, unlike my Vivobarefoot sneakers. They also have a mesh upper, which might be handy in the humid climate of Indonesia. My boyfriend also bought a pair and he has found it has helped his posture and back pain. They definitely seem to be high-quality, and I've so far experienced good customer service from Merrell.

http://www.amazon.com/Merrell-Mens-Barefoot-Trail-Glove/dp/B005N4IUL4

If you haven't worn minimalist shoes/don't go barefoot often, it's possible you might need a transition period to strengthen the different muscles, but it's definitely worth it.

have no fear, I have found your shoes

NIKE

adidas #1

adidas #2

or, if you're feeling extra sassy these💖

if you pick one of the first 3, surprise me. If you pick the fourth pair, well that is gift enough for me🤣

Gotta be my Adidas lifting shoes. They're amazing to squat in and I love them for back and other carrying/heavy load type says because of their level of support.

Just chiming in as another vote for vivobarefoot. I've owned 6 different pairs over the years and they're well worth the investment IMHO.

They can wear out a tiny bit faster than some shoes, but only because they're thinner by nature. I suggest saving and buying multiple pairs so you can alternate them. I find that extends their life significantly.

My favorite so far are these, but I'd also recommend these or these.

If you buy the slip-ons keep in mind that vivo shoes run wide by nature so you might need to size accordingly (so they don't slip off).

Not the biggest load, but some load. Breakdown of the 5 technologies in the shoe

• "FlyteFoam 55% lighter...more resilient". Not really BS, but not actually leagues above the competition. All the other shoe companies compare themselves to this standard EVA foam that almost no high end shoes use. The Lunarlon foam from nike is 33% lighter, but what really matters is how light the entire midsole is. You can have the lightest density material, but that's useless if you need to make a really thick midsole. If you want lightweight, go with the Wave Universe (ok, don't but they feel like paper origami shoes)
  
  
• "AdaptTruss ...carbon reinforced..stability system beneath the arch...rigid if the arch of the foot rolls too much". Carbon, that's the marketing BS word. Otherwise, it's a standard stability system, similar to Saucony's power grid, or to Mizono's wave tech.
  
  
• "DUOMAX dual density midsole ...provides adaptive stability". This is too much hype for using two foams in the midsole.
  
  
• "X-GEL ... refinement of the cushioning system". This is nice, but not an industry breakthrough. Ascics love their gel, so this is just another gel system update.
  
  
• "MetaClutch ... newly designed exoskeleton external heel counter". "WE PUT PLASTIC AROUND THE HEEL". This just adds weight to the shoe and adds stability. Nothing fancy here. Fancy is Under armour using a thin rubber-like overlay around the heel

I use the Salomom Men's Speedcross 3 Trail Running shoes. They clean off nicely afterwards with a hose so you can run in them again. They are light weight with excellent traction and enough cushion for rocky terrain.

http://www.amazon.com/Salomon-Speedcross-Running-Silver-Metallic-X/dp/B004LB4V72/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1371517039&sr=8-3&keywords=trail+shoes

these are pretty cool!!


Surprise me!

Related note, I've had Merrell Trailgloves for a few years and they're the best made athletic shoe I've ever owned. My last pair of New Balances fell apart within three months, and never have I had a pair look good after a year. My trailgloves look new, absolutely no separation of glue or stitching issues. I'm almost through the tread though and will definitely buy another pair.

It depends on what I'm layering it with. Sometimes if I'm going for a semi-streetwear vibe I wear my [white gum-sole stan smiths] (https://www.amazon.com/Adidas-Stan-Smith-Sneakers-Style/dp/B00TQZBJ3C/) or alternatively for a more americana vibe my [Clarks desert boots in beeswax] (https://www.clarksusa.com/us/originals/originals-mens-desert-boots/desert-boot-beeswax/p/26106562). I have a pair of Chippewa x J. Crew collabs, but I don't wear them with these because the leather is too red.

Honestly, I'm not thrilled with my footwear situation right now. If I was picking up new shoes, I'd go with [these] (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-allen-edmonds-unlined-chukka-boot) Allen Edmonds in chocolate for chukkas, some nice [boots] (http://i.imgur.com/zGUPdVG.jpg) (credit to /u/cathpah), or a higher quality white leather sneaker (CP or derivative). Coincidentally, these are my next three purchases.

Where do you live. I know at my Merrell Outlet you can get Road Glove 2s for $32 right now. They aren't as good as the orignal Road Glove 2 but they do feel very nice and are still Constructed very well.

So if you have an outlet store near you I'd check there. If you tell me your size I can even tell you if any store has some so you can place a phone order.

these!

1. I think these are affordable, appear to be a size 15, have great reviews and I think they’re really stylish!!
   
   
2. surprise me!
   
   
3. hello all, I am currently anxiously awaiting getting off work this evening :)

It's their minimalist line that I wear. MT00, MR10, MT20.

These are my favorite shoes right now, incredibly comfortable.

http://www.amazon.com/New-Balance-MR10v2-Minimus-Running/dp/B0096615AS

I've worn Merrells, trail glove I think. They all seem to have a slight arch support thing going on. Eventually I found: Vivobarefoot Men's Stealth 2 Walk Shoe https://www.amazon.com/Vivobarefoot-Mens-Stealth-Walk-Black/dp/B00TRQ7CMC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1464794190&sr=8-2&keywords=shoe+stealth

I can feel a post it note on the carpet in these things. Completely flat, no support at all. Nice looking. I've run a few miles in them and coming from the Merrells I have to actually get used to it. Not as bad as going from regular to fivefingers but still an adjustment.

I run 3 miles and then wait till it doesn't hurt anywhere, then rinse repeat. Eventually all will be well.

This is one of those products that going cheap is going to end up costing you more.

If you pay a good amount on a quality pair, they're going to last you a lot longer, and give you what you're actually looking to get out of them. Especially if you're not going on crazy trails with them every day.

I absolutely LOVE my Salomons. You can get a pair on Amazon for about $100. Keep an eye out for some of the uglier colors - they'll dip down to $80 sometimes.

https://www.amazon.com/Salomon-Speedcross-Running-Silver-Metallic-X/dp/B008JEWJ8K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485982683&sr=8-1&keywords=salomon%2Btrail%2Brunning%2Bshoes&th=1&psc=1

I love city walking / urban hiking in the New Balance Minimus Zero, and have even run a half-marathon in them. However I find them not actually enough cushion for all wilderness trails; on real rocky ground, I dislike how much sharp things hurt. They're also not that durable, in the upper; they can rip, and they don't last. However, if you're actually someone who's gone REAL barefoot outdoors, and enjoy it, they'll probably work for you.

My favorite hiking barefoot shoe right now is the Merrell Trail Glove. It is certainly heavier by a few ounces, but it's still much lighter than basically any other shoe, comfortable as heck, and much more durable. It's 0mm drop, but with 4mm cushion. http://www.amazon.com/Merrell-Mens-Barefoot-Trail-Glove/dp/B005N4IUL4

I tried the toe shoes and, unfortunately, they did not comfortably fit my freakishly long and awkwardly shaped toes.

That being said, I did pick up these: Merrell's.

I've used them for about 3 weeks and they are fantastic. They have the same "natural footing" as the five-fingers and even use a Vibrams sole. I've noticed an improvement in my knee (old basketball injury) hurting less after workouts or runs. They are also quite comfortable and have felt natural since the moment I put them on.

[These ones look pretty neat!] (https://www.amazon.com/adidas-Supernova-Running-Vista-Medium/dp/B01H663IH2/ref=sr_1_75?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1523841408&sr=1-75&nodeID=6127770011&psd=1&refinements=p_n_size_browse-vebin%3A1285079011%2Cp_6%3AATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1&psc=1) surprise me!

You should probably consider the other advice advice on this thread, but I own a pair of New Balance 993s and they are the most comfortable walking shoes I have ever owned.

Barefoot running has changed my knees completely. I love it. I use the merrell trail gloves

>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barefoot_running#Health_and_medical_implications

I feel most stable when I wear Merrell Road Gloves [http://www.amazon.com/Merrell-Mens-Barefoot-Glove-Running/dp/B00BLQ8CGQ].

I wore Asics running shoes before and I felt like I was going to fall over when doing squats. Now I guess I know why (didn't realize it before).

I'm still relatively new to powerlifting (just started SL5x5 last October) so I've still got a lot to learn!

I just got Salomon Speedcross 4 and did my first race over the weekend they were great, kept rocks out, and I had grip on everything.

Salomon Men's Speedcross 4 Trail Runner, Black A1U8, 12 M US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017SQX5FU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Z4PgDbRB8CX7S

Ayy thanks man! They’re 993s, and I got em over a year ago so the only link I could find was amazon.

New Balance Men's MR993GL, Grey, 11 D US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001792DI0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0ZFVDb28GQ3G2

YMMV - But I got these for DG, and they're great. Replaced a pair of Merrel MOABs.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RN63357/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


If you pivot on the ball of your foot though... Look elsewhere. They have enough grip and flexibility... They don't like to spin on the ball. The shoe will just deform around your foot.

I wear the Mizuno Wave Universe 5's. In a size 10, they weigh 6.28oz. After reading all the threads on BPL about the new vivo ultra shoes, I decided it didn't seem like the best choice for me.

Check out the Inov-8 Bare-XF 210. They're great for squats and deadlifts because the thin sole lets your feet anchor into the ground. I'm not sure about running—that's not something that I do.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G4JI2QO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Ev.0Ab577ET12 I like these but there's only one pair of size 15 in stock so just in case, here's these. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTBDOLR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Qy.0AbVK3FEPP

Surprise me!

Oh, I meant running in minimal shoes and wearing regular shoes when I'm not running. My bad.

My motivation: general fitness. I want to stay slim but I could really use some exercise. My legs won't get bigger from running a little, right?

I have a pair of these shoes but I haven't trained myself to run in them yet. Would it be fine to run in these and wear Converse when I'm not running? Thanks.

Super indecisive on these gum sole stans because of the white speckles.

Above all else I recommend these shoes. Especially if running up a mountainous TM course.

http://www.amazon.com/Salomon-Speedcross-Running-Silver-Metallic-X/dp/B004LB4V72/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1464739904&sr=1-1&nodeID=7141123011&keywords=salomon+speedcross+3

>https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RN63357/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_asin\_title\_o00\_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I just got a pair of these a month and a half ago and the heel of my sole just tore apart. Loved the feel and everything else but I think something with a thicker sole is needed.

Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Adidas-Stan-Smith-Sneakers-Style/dp/B00TQZBJ3C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1426680579&sr=8-3&keywords=adidas+stan+smith

They're Adidas Powerlift Trainers. They've got a hard sole with just a bit of elevation at the heel. Feels pretty solid.

What's wrong with them?

Really ?

http://www.amazon.com/Adidas-Stan-Smith-Sneakers-Style/dp/B00TQZBJ3C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1426680579&sr=8-3&keywords=adidas+stan+smith#mobile-twister_size_name_1426912945399

I think I'll stick with my Salomons

amazon

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005N4IUL4/

I have been running and use these: Merrell Trail Glove

I typically run 4 miles a day and these feel so good on the feet. They weigh almost nothing and they have a Vibram sole.

I prefer barefoot style shoes, so I currently own Merrell Trail Gloves, New Balance Minumus MT10, and just ordered some VivoBarefoot Neo Trails to try out.

Merrell Trail Glove Barefoot Running Shoe - Men's Merrell http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005N4IUL4/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_ZQ3gtb1C28S5G

I specifically have the mostly black with yellow accents, in wide.

For me it depends on the trip/trail. If it's a day hike I wear a trail runner and if it's anything overnight or more I wear boots. Depending on how strenuous or damp my multi-day trips are, sometimes I will take flip-flops just to walk around camp.

Adidas Powerlift Trainers

http://www.amazon.com/adidas-Powerlift-Trainer-Cross-Training/dp/B004JXVSVO