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Running => Running => Topic started by: escargot on April 04, 2018, 08:17:42 AM

Title: Do you wear different shoes for running on different surfaces?
Post by: escargot on April 04, 2018, 08:17:42 AM

I hate running on concrete, but it's convenient. I have some zoom-flys but I was thinking of trying some hokas, but I don't know.

Title: Re: Do you wear different shoes for running on different surfaces?
Post by: Coyote Mas Loco on April 04, 2018, 12:09:12 PM

I like to do 50-50 off road/on road. don't like concrete much but it's all but unavoidable if you want to be on the bike paths/away from traffic.

I have a pair of Asics Gel Kayano with hex spikes to avoid slipping on ice. I bring those out on winter days when about the only surfaces that are cleared are the concrete bike paths. If I had to run concrete all the time I'd use heavier/or more padded shoes like the Hoka more often.

I use trail shoes for trail running--anything resembling technical beyond a smooth path.

For most normal day to day running I alternate between an average support shoe and neutral light trainer for tempo runs and intervals. 

Title: Re: Do you wear different shoes for running on different surfaces?
Post by: witchypoo on April 04, 2018, 12:11:27 PM

yes. 

trail shoes for dirt
neutral road shoes for pavement
and a pair of old kicks for use with spikes on ice

Title: Re: Do you wear different shoes for running on different surfaces?
Post by: Fast Eddie on April 04, 2018, 02:59:57 PM

Not really. All my running is road or light trail. Avoid concrete sidewalks if I can.  Once in a while I will get some trail shoes for winter running if I see a deal on them. 

Title: Re: Do you wear different shoes for running on different surfaces?
Post by: Ice Cream on April 05, 2018, 07:17:38 AM

Yes. Trail shoes for dirt. road shoes for... roads.

Title: Re: Do you wear different shoes for running on different surfaces?
Post by: Arrojo on April 05, 2018, 02:41:05 PM

I never run on concrete any more because of my artificial hip.  But otherwise, yes of course.  Asphalt - normal running shoes.    Trails - trail shoes.  Track - racing flats for training, spikes for sprint races.