I am doing a tough mudder this year and have seen an awesome pair of vibram Maiori’s that I want, but they are under the waterspouts section not the running section. I need advice on whether or not these are as runner friendly as the KSO’s or bikinis from someone who has owned a pair.
They are neoprene so will do for going through ice water and mud without chaffing the feet.
http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/Five-Fingers-Maiori-Mens.htm
I ran two in 2013, would NOT wear vibrams.
I ran a beach dash in vibrams no problem, run a warrior dash in vibrams and my feet were bruised fo 2 weeks.
Bruised from what?
[quote]Derek542 wrote:
I ran two in 2013, would NOT wear vibrams.
I ran a beach dash in vibrams no problem, run a warrior dash in vibrams and my feet were bruised fo 2 weeks. [/quote]
what would you recommend?
I always thought you just wore you oldest, crappiest pair of shoes and threw them in a big pile at the end.
[quote]ZJStrope wrote:
Bruised from what?[/quote]
Rocks. Ran in Austin Texas. Its not running through mud for 12 miles. You are running through fields, concrete etc.
[quote]CroatianRage wrote:
I always thought you just wore you oldest, crappiest pair of shoes and threw them in a big pile at the end.[/quote]
This.
If you are going to go with a fiverfinger shoe why not use the treksport? Its sole is thicker than the maori and it is made for running and trekking.
But I agree with CroatianRage. I wore a beat ass pair of shoes and just tossed them afterwards. For the record I ran the Tough Mudder as well. It was a lot of mud and some trails. I saw some people wearing vibrams there but never really found out how it worked for them.
I am looking for a new pair of running shoes anyway, my old five finger speeds are fucked now and I want a new pair. I am training for the military and doing a lot of off road runs, these would be ideal as I can get them filthy everyday running offrad, throw them in the washer and put them on the next day.
But like i say I am not sure how runner friendly they are, are all vibram five fingers runnable as each other?
[quote]GrizzlyBerg wrote:
If you are going to go with a fiverfinger shoe why not use the treksport? Its sole is thicker than the maori and it is made for running and trekking.
But I agree with CroatianRage. I wore a beat ass pair of shoes and just tossed them afterwards. For the record I ran the Tough Mudder as well. It was a lot of mud and some trails. I saw some people wearing vibrams there but never really found out how it worked for them.[/quote]
The reason I was thinking of the Maiori is because they are neoprene and I will be doing lots of rucking through hills and watery valleys as I am hitting the local countryside in prep for joining the parachute regiment.
By the looks of the treks, they won’t keep stuff out as well, keep my feet as warm or have the washability.
Oh and the maioris are the only ones to have anti slip soles which seems perfect for climbing slippery shit. one of the things that drew me to them was that waterfall climbers recommend them on climbing sites.
If you want to invest money into a good pair for rucking you might want to look at the Lontras. Waterproof. Provide more insulation. And has a thicker sole. They description makes them seem like a cross between the Moaris and Treks.
[quote]GrizzlyBerg wrote:
If you want to invest money into a good pair for rucking you might want to look at the Lontras. Waterproof. Provide more insulation. And has a thicker sole. They description makes them seem like a cross between the Moaris and Treks.[/quote]
They actually look great but will they deal will water up to my shins without rubbing? Have you worn the loners dude? They do look pretty solid to me.
Look into the trail shoes by vivobarefoot or new balance -will protect your feet more and better price.
If you’re training for the military though you I’d start start doing at least some of your running in boots.
I am doing one in England later this year, I will be wearing a very old very shit pair of nikes that I will do most of my training in.
Failing that a new pair of shit trainers that can be chucked afterwards if I can pick any up in the sale this month.
As suggested I would train the the Army runs in your boots, because I doubt vibram are standard issue these days.
[quote]jose969 wrote:
I am doing one in England later this year, I will be wearing a very old very shit pair of nikes that I will do most of my training in.
Failing that a new pair of shit trainers that can be chucked afterwards if I can pick any up in the sale this month.
As suggested I would train the the Army runs in your boots, because I doubt vibram are standard issue these days.[/quote]
My brother is in and he wears them with PT. Apparently they are quite popular. Though some countries are starting to ban them for PT and on base.
[quote]Derek542 wrote:
I ran two in 2013, would NOT wear vibrams.
I ran a beach dash in vibrams no problem, run a warrior dash in vibrams and my feet were bruised fo 2 weeks. [/quote]
Same here. They aren’t forgiving on rocks an such.
[quote]RampantBadger wrote:
If you’re training for the military though you I’d start start doing at least some of your running in boots.[/quote]
I’d get use to running in go fasters (tennis shoes, usmc uses New Balance). We did run in boots, but usually it was for short burst not long runs. Every now and then we’d go for a nice run in boots and uts.
I don’t think the Army will allow vibrams. They were very specific when I went to basic training. In fact, I bought running shoes before I went and I think mine were ok, but they forced a lot of people to buy new ones on base…
I mirror what usmccds423 says. You don’t do a lot of running in boots unless you are sprinting around during combat training or got into trouble for some reason when in uniform.
