Running in unusual shoes

[nowster]

I know I wear odd running shoes, but...

"This runner just ran a 14:47 5000m, wearing Crocs!"

runnersworld.com/uk/news/a3...

[Slothgoesrunning Graduate10]

And below JD are straight in there with an ad for Adidlette Clogs! 🙄 I know healthcare workers swear by crocs/clogs when on your feet all day but running! in a race! 😬

[nowster Graduate10 in reply to Slothgoesrunning]

Another positive for healthcare settings is that they're easy to clean and disinfect.

I have a pair of Lidl own brand plastic clogs. I'll have to give them a go.

[Slothgoesrunning Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Ooh you must report back - you are braver than me! I only wear mine in the garden.

[nowster Graduate10 in reply to Slothgoesrunning]

So, my to do list now includes: do some true barefoot running again, and run a bit in plastic clogs. 😆

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

cheekychipmunks will love this!

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Fantastic! I 😍 my Crocs. I have 3 pairs plus one worn out pair relegated to garden clogs. I've never thought of running in them though

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Ha, he ran a HM in those shoes in a time of 1.11.15, we would be happy running a 10K in that time with proper running shoes. 😊 🏃🏾

[nowster Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Ditto! That's close to my best 10km time.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Crumbs! I wonder what colour they were!

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

I think we would need to experiment with different colours to see what is fastest. 🤣

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

The only runner in the Southsea crew who could get anywhere near that time is UpTheStanley, although I am not sure if he has ran a HM.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Never run in them, used to have a pair for swimming in the sea though as it’s stony but one day they swam off and it took so long to catch them i decided not to bother again

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😂

[Cowladyrunning Graduate10]

😱well they are quite springy but I would not trust myself to run fast in them!!