Dutch running shoes. NEVER. EVER. AGAIN.

[moleymoleymoley]

A friend of mine suggested I try running in Dutch trainers, as they build muscles and help with over-pronation. I ordered a pair on Amazon that arrived this morning. Hooray!

Went for a quick run before lunch and these things KILLED MY FEET!

The pain was bad enough, but the noise they made was just awful. I sounded like a horse.

I had a couple of compliments from other runners, who liked the colour scheme, but they both thought the materials were questionable.

Has anyone else tried Dutch trainers? If so, what did you think?

[Tilly48 Graduate]

I feel for you.  They must have been so uncomfortable.  Maybe hang them on your wall.  Wouldn't like to run in those.  Even looking at them make my feet hurt lol. 

[secan Graduate]

A *friend* suggested it?!? With friends like that, who needs enemies? 😆

[moleymoleymoley Graduate in reply to secan]

You're right... I think I have to question her motives. 

So far, on her recommendations, I've tried a leather swimming costume (looked great, but sooooo heavy), custard gloves with a ham hat (attracts wasps!), and edible wallpaper (again wasps).

[moleymoleymoley Graduate in reply to moleymoleymoley]

Actually, that makes her sound like a horrible person. She's not.

In fact, she's at home, right now, knitting me a parachute for my sponsored skydive.

[JaySeeSkinny Graduate in reply to moleymoleymoley]

I'll sponsor you on that one! Not really much chance of you making me cough up!

[JaySeeSkinny Graduate]

I'm sure if you stick with them they'll build up muscles - question is where? Quite likely on your arms as you'll end up in a wheelchair!😂

[Mysticalmaid Graduate]

Oh the latest thing, we should all get some, they look so comfy  

[Madge50 Graduate]

Ha ha ha ha ha! Oh my aching sides.....😜

Mx

[moleymoleymoley Graduate in reply to Madge50]

Looking at your avatar, I think these shoes would be perfect for you...

[Madge50 Graduate in reply to moleymoleymoley]

Actually yes, I was mud skiing at a 10k last week, they would have been perfect 😉  and a girl always likes to have shoes that match her outfit!  

Mx

[useitorloseit Graduate]

You're a nutbucket!!!

[ancientrunner Graduate]

Very good!!

[poppypug Graduate]

Ha ha  Brilliant ! For one moment there I thought you were serious !!!

 I thought Hmmm , that is really odd

Snort xxx

[Rignold]

Was your friend in a coffee shop in Amsterdam when dispensing this advice?

Although you could probably sell them on to Yatesco, they would be a definite improvement on those webfoot Vibrams.

[misswobble Graduate]

Ta for making me laugh!  That was so funny!

[barmybint Graduate]

I can't believe that you didn't do any research on these first. They are well known to give you splinters although, if you get lost in the woods during winter, they make excellent kindling.

The custard gloves are a winner. Marathon runners are ditching the glucose gels for these bad boys 😁😁

[Zev1963 Graduate]

You are completely hatstand 

[nhs2015 Graduate]

Oooh , they look soo beautiful ! I love them.  Not to run with of course.... People must have been thinking you lost a bet. Better than running with a pink tutu.