The Five Fingered Argument; For,Against, Or Undecided. - Running in Tokyo/Japan - Marathon/Clubs/Track Races2024-03-28T09:02:18Zhttp://runningintokyo.com/forum/topics/the-five-fingered-argument?commentId=1117704%3AComment%3A17299&feed=yes&xn_auth=noFor me the best thing about t…tag:runningintokyo.com,2012-01-24:1117704:Comment:675082012-01-24T13:37:47.402ZNicholas Ballhttp://runningintokyo.com/profile/NicholasBall
<p>For me the best thing about the barefoot trend has been the number of companies bringing out good lightweight neutral shoes, and cutting back on the heavy stability models - much more choice than a few years back.</p>
<p>The Puma FAAS range is worth a look if you like the brand; a genuine running shoe, flexible and light.</p>
<p>For me the best thing about the barefoot trend has been the number of companies bringing out good lightweight neutral shoes, and cutting back on the heavy stability models - much more choice than a few years back.</p>
<p>The Puma FAAS range is worth a look if you like the brand; a genuine running shoe, flexible and light.</p> The market for retro shoes (e…tag:runningintokyo.com,2010-08-24:1117704:Comment:173542010-08-24T01:00:11.000ZOwain Vaughan Leweshttp://runningintokyo.com/profile/OwainVaughanLewes
The market for retro shoes (esp) in Korea is HUGE. I often see some of my students walking around in what appear to be something that I ran my first 10k back in the day. I came across a pair of my favorite racers (Reebok Paris Racer) in a Footlocker in Seoul a few months ago. It looked and felt the same as the 85 model that the great Steve Jones wore, so I would assume it would still hold up well against most of the racing flats that you can buy today.<br />
Nike have a history of making awesome…
The market for retro shoes (esp) in Korea is HUGE. I often see some of my students walking around in what appear to be something that I ran my first 10k back in the day. I came across a pair of my favorite racers (Reebok Paris Racer) in a Footlocker in Seoul a few months ago. It looked and felt the same as the 85 model that the great Steve Jones wore, so I would assume it would still hold up well against most of the racing flats that you can buy today.<br />
Nike have a history of making awesome racing flats and it would be fantastic if they rereleased some of them esp those from the 80s. I had the Pre one, though I d…tag:runningintokyo.com,2010-08-23:1117704:Comment:173022010-08-23T12:16:01.000Zjuergen wittstockhttp://runningintokyo.com/profile/spiridon
I had the Pre one, though I didn't know Pre at that time! And sometimes, I looked more like Vartainen!
I had the Pre one, though I didn't know Pre at that time! And sometimes, I looked more like Vartainen! The Nike LDV... Did you have…tag:runningintokyo.com,2010-08-23:1117704:Comment:173012010-08-23T11:05:43.000Zjack woodyardhttp://runningintokyo.com/profile/jackwoodyard
The Nike LDV... Did you have the Freddie Mercury mustache to go with them?<br />
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<a href="http://sneakers.edelight.de/b/nike-vintage-running-2008-herbstwinter-ldv-kollektion/" target="_blank">http://sneakers.edelight.de/b/nike-vintage-running-2008-herbstwinter-ldv-kollektion/</a>
The Nike LDV... Did you have the Freddie Mercury mustache to go with them?<br />
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<a href="http://sneakers.edelight.de/b/nike-vintage-running-2008-herbstwinter-ldv-kollektion/" target="_blank">http://sneakers.edelight.de/b/nike-vintage-running-2008-herbstwinter-ldv-kollektion/</a> Yes, these shoes look pretty…tag:runningintokyo.com,2010-08-23:1117704:Comment:173002010-08-23T10:58:51.000Zjuergen wittstockhttp://runningintokyo.com/profile/spiridon
Yes, these shoes look pretty vintage to me! I had a pair of Nike LDV in 1980, and then the Adidas TRX, how nostalgic!
Yes, these shoes look pretty vintage to me! I had a pair of Nike LDV in 1980, and then the Adidas TRX, how nostalgic! Thanks guys. The Puma is prob…tag:runningintokyo.com,2010-08-23:1117704:Comment:172992010-08-23T10:23:20.000Zjack woodyardhttp://runningintokyo.com/profile/jackwoodyard
Thanks guys. The Puma is probably more of a fashion shoe that a running shoe but I prefer it over the cushiony runners I've had in the past. Before these I used an almost identical pair by Saucony, which were great too. When you wear a size 12/ 30cm in Japan you pretty much get what you get.
Thanks guys. The Puma is probably more of a fashion shoe that a running shoe but I prefer it over the cushiony runners I've had in the past. Before these I used an almost identical pair by Saucony, which were great too. When you wear a size 12/ 30cm in Japan you pretty much get what you get. Cheers Jack,
Awesome photo! W…tag:runningintokyo.com,2010-08-23:1117704:Comment:172982010-08-23T09:57:27.000ZOwain Vaughan Leweshttp://runningintokyo.com/profile/OwainVaughanLewes
Cheers Jack,<br />
Awesome photo! What Pumas are those? Anyway thanks for your invaluable feedback.
Cheers Jack,<br />
Awesome photo! What Pumas are those? Anyway thanks for your invaluable feedback. Great picture, all in one!tag:runningintokyo.com,2010-08-23:1117704:Comment:172972010-08-23T06:47:16.000Zjuergen wittstockhttp://runningintokyo.com/profile/spiridon
Great picture, all in one!
Great picture, all in one! I've been running in VFFs for…tag:runningintokyo.com,2010-08-23:1117704:Comment:172952010-08-23T06:32:02.000Zjack woodyardhttp://runningintokyo.com/profile/jackwoodyard
I've been running in VFFs for about six months now. I love them, but they aren't the end all be all that the VFF community builds the up to be. Up to about 10k they're awesome; after that the pads of my feet really start to hurt. I’ve only a couple of times run my 3-3.5 hour runs in them, and the pain was excruciating. For long runs I use a shoe that looks like a 1970s’ track shoe, its support is minimal but it has some cushion for the bottoms of my feet. I weigh 85 kilos and the good thing…
I've been running in VFFs for about six months now. I love them, but they aren't the end all be all that the VFF community builds the up to be. Up to about 10k they're awesome; after that the pads of my feet really start to hurt. I’ve only a couple of times run my 3-3.5 hour runs in them, and the pain was excruciating. For long runs I use a shoe that looks like a 1970s’ track shoe, its support is minimal but it has some cushion for the bottoms of my feet. I weigh 85 kilos and the good thing about the VFFs is they’ve forced me to be lighter on my feet. For this they’re invaluable. I feel every crack and bump on the pavement without the dangers or pain of going barefoot. They’ve forced me to keep my feet underneath me and made me a better more natural runner.<br />
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Over all, I’d recommend having a pair. For me now, it’s my main shoe except on long runs when I go to my old standby.<p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1923135919?profile=original" alt=""/></p> The most important factor abo…tag:runningintokyo.com,2010-08-22:1117704:Comment:172842010-08-22T23:42:28.000ZOwain Vaughan Leweshttp://runningintokyo.com/profile/OwainVaughanLewes
The most important factor about a shoe is that it should be an extension of your foot, and be very responsive. Thats why I'm starting to switch over to Mizuno from Asics. Their wave plate is a fantastic innovation because it really allows the shoe to respond to my foot very well. And importantly if you come across a perfect shoe stick with it until it is phased out.<br />
One more point, if you do purchase a pair of Five Fingers (I'm sorry I can't upload a photo) switch to them gradually.
The most important factor about a shoe is that it should be an extension of your foot, and be very responsive. Thats why I'm starting to switch over to Mizuno from Asics. Their wave plate is a fantastic innovation because it really allows the shoe to respond to my foot very well. And importantly if you come across a perfect shoe stick with it until it is phased out.<br />
One more point, if you do purchase a pair of Five Fingers (I'm sorry I can't upload a photo) switch to them gradually.