2018

[Charliecat5]

I don't use the word: "hate" lightly... but I hate buying shoes.   Invariably new shoes eat my feet within the first few miles.  They can feel beautiful in the shop...  a second skin, gently massaging my tootsies... but once out there, they turn on me with an evil vengeance for ills I cannot understand.  

Recently I fell for a new trend and purchased some Cloud shoes.  A number of Herd runners were sporting these.  So I went out and bought a pair.   Very, very orange with a unique grip patten that promises unbelievable traction in all conditions.  What Bollocks.

I don't think I've quite run 100 miles in them yet, but they're falling to bits; they're uncomfortable; if I don't lube my feet (don't ask) then I get blisters.  And given their minimalistic nature, they make my legs hurt.  

Early on in my runner career (such as it is), I bought a pair of Hokas.  They were great, other than one problem, which is the Hoka Blister. Yes, that is actually a 'thing'.  Google it.   They have relatively cramped front bits, which results in a blood blister type thing between the toes.   However, they have, apparently, widened the front of the shoe, so I'm going to give them another go.  If nothing else, it will make me the hippest guy out on the trails.