Marmite

[Birdlady64]

I know I bought 2 pairs of running shoes quite recently, so its probably hard to justify, but I couldn't resist these in the sale.

With my clumpy feet, I had to send the first pair back and reorder in wide fit. They mucked the exchange up and gave me an extra discount by way of recompense so they're extra bargainous, if there is such a word!

I've never run in Hokas before so I've no idea whether I will get on with them. And I know Hokas are the marmite shoes of the running world, but I am a marmite baby so 🤞

Worst case scenario there is always the 30 day guarantee.

Now I just need the ice to thaw so I can try them out

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Good luck with them! They look nice, but it's all about how they feel. Happy running.

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Yes, most definitely how they feel is paramount. Hope you're getting on OK with the barefoots

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Can't wait to read how you get on with them

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Maybe at the weekend, or early next week depending on what runs I do next

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Looking good... are you wearing them around the house until, you can get out.. Maybe do a Lesley Sansone Indoor walking, whist stuck in doors.. there are some great pacey ones... may give you a chance to wear them in! I'm looking out on the white wintry frozen world and really longing for Spring!

youtube.com/watch?v=qJ7lgOD...(Not working as expected?)

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Ha ha! Yes that would definitely wear the shoes in! But this just reaffirmed my dislike of group exercise classes. I'd rather get on the exercise bike if I couldn't get out for a period of time, but that wouldn't help with the shoes would it?

It's looking a bit less cold today so lets see..

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Birdlady64]

No..not really..roll on Spring!!

[Meanmommab Graduate10]

Love my Hokas! Hope you do too!👟

[GTFC Graduate10]

What a choice! They get the thumbs up from me 👍 I switched from Brooks to Hoka a couple of years ago and do like their range. Hoping that they work out for you Birdlady64 because you get out there in all sorts of weather. My particular favourites are the ATR range and the Mach range 😊

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to GTFC]

I know how you love your Hokas GTFC But, having worn them round the house today, I think these may well be going back. The toe box is roomy enough and I love the fit around the heel but even with wide fit they're tight across the mid foot.

Am a bit gutted actually 😢

[smokeysmoke]

I love the word bargainous!

[dijep Graduate10 in reply to smokeysmoke]

Me too😂

[dijep Graduate10]

I love my pair of Hoka Speedgoat gtx they are definitely my go to my winter shoe choice. A couple of weeks ago I ran in my Brooks Cascadias and I could feel the difference in the traction. The Hokas almost feel like they suction on to muddy paths.Good luck I'll be interested to see how you get on with them.

I'm also a marmite baby 😊

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to dijep]

I hear lots of good things about Speedgoats.Have you used them on soft mud?

[dijep Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Yes there are patches of very soft mud across the bridleway I often run on. The place I notice their grippiness most is on a short steep path leading off the bridleway it's really slippery. I've walked the section 30 minutes later in walking boots with my dog and I often slip more than I did earlier in my Speedgoat.The only downside for me is that I can't wear them when it gets warmer as they make my feet too hot. I bought an be ordinary pair (not gtx) and they are better but still warm. So I switch to the Brooks.

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to dijep]

I get you. My Salomons that no longer fit me are waterproof and it does seem to make them run warm.

We're on London Clay here so when it does dry out the ground across the fields sets like concrete and I find trail shoes too stiff so I tend to use my road shoes.

[dijep Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

That's interesting, I'd never thought about that. My main trail route is usually so covered in mud and leaves by the start of summer it barely dry out .

[limberlou Graduate10]

my daughter bought one pair of Hokas recently which she absolutely loves so, knowing she needed a spare pair, she ordered some more in a slightly different style …. and the second pair she rubbed the most horrendous blister the whole length of her left instep. She’d only run about a mile and she stopped and checked for sock ruckle ( nope) and could barely hobble home!! Needless to say they went straight back under 30 day guarantee and she has since ordered another like the first pair in a different colour. The blister stayed for well over a week too!!! There were lots of people with the same issue apparently so not all Hokas are equal.

Good luck with yours as they look really nice 🤞

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to limberlou]

Oh the blister sounds horrid.Glad she managed to sort it by getting another pair of the same style.

[Sybilw Graduate10]

‘Bargainous’ should definitely be a word! Love it!!

[Tasha99 Graduate10]

Cliftons are my absolute favourite shoe! If they feel tight, try loosening the laces across the mid foot and having just the top holes tighter but lock your laces with the extra holes. I hope they work out for you but yes, they’re the marmite of running shoes 🤣

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Tasha99]

Thanks for the tip Tasha99 I so want them to work for me. I'll try some different lacing techniques and see if that helps

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Good luck 🤞🏽