My Favorite Trail Runners 2021 (Altra Lone Peak vs Topo Athletic Terraventure vs Inov-8 Terraultra)
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I have also use the time, everytime I need shoes, they never have the lone peak in my size 12 in stock. And when you need shoes you can't wait for them to become available in stock. But, I sometimes have had delays in Olympus also, great shoes, great customer service, only complaint is supply of men's 12 size. But, I happy with alltra
Date: 2021-02-11
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Texas
May I suggest that you try out some waterproof socks on the Florida Trail? Being that it is a swamp I can imagine that the trail will be wetter than most. The two brands that I know about are Randy Sun and Seal Skinz. I haven't hiked in mine for more than a couple of overnight trips so far, but I'd like to see someone use them on a thru-hike. My personal concern is that they collect condensation and sweat on the inside over time and would like to see how that affects the formation of blisters and such. I think some sock liners would help with their breathability as well. They also don't dry nearly as well as other socks if they do get wet on the inside and can be a lot stiffer than other socks, so be forewarned. They do work, and to dry the inside they have to be flipped inside out. Also, Seal Skinz makes actual waterproof gloves, so you can give those a try as well.
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May I suggest that you try out some waterproof socks on the Florida Trail? Being that it is a swamp I can imagine that the trail will be wetter than most. The two brands that I know about are Randy Sun and Seal Skinz. I haven't hiked in mine for more than a couple of overnight trips so far, but I'd like to see someone use them on a thru-hike. My personal concern is that they collect condensation and sweat on the inside over time and would like to see how that affects the formation of blisters and such. I think some sock liners would help with their breathability as well. They also don't dry nearly as well as other socks if they do get wet on the inside and can be a lot stiffer than other socks, so be forewarned. They do work, and to dry the inside they have to be flipped inside out. Also, Seal Skinz makes actual waterproof gloves, so you can give those a try as well.
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Daniel
I tried the Altra Timps, Superiors, and Lone Peaks. The Lone Peaks are my favorites. The Superiors and Timps ate my heels alive after the heel liner fabric wore out in a couple hundred miles on the AT. I have over 400 miles of mixed walking and hiking on my Lone Peaks. No blisters and the heel liners are just beginning show signs of wear. My other favorite for short hikes are the New Balance Minimus. I can wear them without my custom orthotics. Not the Altras - no arch support in them. The Minimus have fantastic trail feel and grip, but practically no padding.
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I tried the Altra Timps, Superiors, and Lone Peaks. The Lone Peaks are my favorites. The Superiors and Timps ate my heels alive after the heel liner fabric wore out in a couple hundred miles on the AT. I have over 400 miles of mixed walking and hiking on my Lone Peaks. No blisters and the heel liners are just beginning show signs of wear. My other favorite for short hikes are the New Balance Minimus. I can wear them without my custom orthotics. Not the Altras - no arch support in them. The Minimus have fantastic trail feel and grip, but practically no padding.
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Ben
I switched out the laces on my Inov8 G 260s for Lock Laces. I've never had an issue with my socks sliding down and the toe box feels good to me (granted, I have really tiny feet. I'm a male, 5'7, and I wear a US size 7 for everyday wear, but my Inov8s are a US size 8. I've got about 100 miles worth of shakedown hikes and everything seems to be holding up just fine. I will be starting the AT NOBO with these shoes on 02/25/2021. I'd recommend Inov8, but I'm well aware that they are not for everyone. Happy hiking, y'all!
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I switched out the laces on my Inov8 G 260s for Lock Laces. I've never had an issue with my socks sliding down and the toe box feels good to me (granted, I have really tiny feet. I'm a male, 5'7, and I wear a US size 7 for everyday wear, but my Inov8s are a US size 8. I've got about 100 miles worth of shakedown hikes and everything seems to be holding up just fine. I will be starting the AT NOBO with these shoes on 02/25/2021. I'd recommend Inov8, but I'm well aware that they are not for everyone. Happy hiking, y'all!
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Van
Altras literally ruined my thru hike. They Have absolutely NO support. They are just a big flat cushion. After 311 Miles on the AT I was so sore I had to leave the trail. Just about everyone I knew felt the same way about them, but for me they crippled me. I couldn t walk for a week after I got home. The pain was in the arch of my feet. Since then, I ve purchased other, better quality shoes that have some support, and I ve had no issues. I regret not changing shoes in Franklin when I was in so much pain.
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Altras literally ruined my thru hike. They Have absolutely NO support. They are just a big flat cushion. After 311 Miles on the AT I was so sore I had to leave the trail. Just about everyone I knew felt the same way about them, but for me they crippled me. I couldn t walk for a week after I got home. The pain was in the arch of my feet. Since then, I ve purchased other, better quality shoes that have some support, and I ve had no issues. I regret not changing shoes in Franklin when I was in so much pain.
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David
If you have plantar fasciitis problems consider a pair of good insoles. Even quality shoes have very poor insoles compared to a separately purchased pair of insoles. Adds more expense but well worth it. My college age son is a very good cross country runner and had significant foot pain until he went to buying better quality insoles. Like the shoes it takes some testing to find what works for you. Superfeet is a good brand to consider starting with.
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If you have plantar fasciitis problems consider a pair of good insoles. Even quality shoes have very poor insoles compared to a separately purchased pair of insoles. Adds more expense but well worth it. My college age son is a very good cross country runner and had significant foot pain until he went to buying better quality insoles. Like the shoes it takes some testing to find what works for you. Superfeet is a good brand to consider starting with.
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Peter
Something I just tried and can vouch for - The Nike hiking shoes I picked up were a bit too small in the toe box. I pulled the laces up tight, pushed plastic bread bags into the shoes, stood the shoes up on the toes, filled the bags with water, and it being the coldest Canada's been in a number of years, put the shoes outside, standing up on the toes, to freeze. Did a freeze/thaw cycle four times, and the toe boxes are definitely looser.
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Something I just tried and can vouch for - The Nike hiking shoes I picked up were a bit too small in the toe box. I pulled the laces up tight, pushed plastic bread bags into the shoes, stood the shoes up on the toes, filled the bags with water, and it being the coldest Canada's been in a number of years, put the shoes outside, standing up on the toes, to freeze. Did a freeze/thaw cycle four times, and the toe boxes are definitely looser.
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Robert
Dixie do you follow Backcountry Exposure? I agree with his recent video on backpacking footwear that a more structured footwear is better on rocky terrain. This on my upcoming trip on rocky Sierra terrain I will wear boots. On my less rocky Oregon trip I'll wear trailrunners. As a retired physical therapist I can say the journels all say to change shoes after 500 miles as the cushioning has broken down.
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Dixie do you follow Backcountry Exposure? I agree with his recent video on backpacking footwear that a more structured footwear is better on rocky terrain. This on my upcoming trip on rocky Sierra terrain I will wear boots. On my less rocky Oregon trip I'll wear trailrunners. As a retired physical therapist I can say the journels all say to change shoes after 500 miles as the cushioning has broken down.
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travel
I've always had problems with my big toenails as well. Went to see a podiatrist and apparently I have an issue with intoeing! I ended up getting the sides of my toenails killed so I no longer have to worry about ingrowns and it was the best decision I've ever made (in addition to getting custom insoles and wide shoes) now i have a lot less foot pain, and I'm less prone to blisters as well
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I've always had problems with my big toenails as well. Went to see a podiatrist and apparently I have an issue with intoeing! I ended up getting the sides of my toenails killed so I no longer have to worry about ingrowns and it was the best decision I've ever made (in addition to getting custom insoles and wide shoes) now i have a lot less foot pain, and I'm less prone to blisters as well
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BlackBuzzzard
Completely share with your views on the Lone Peak. You dont mention weight as a variable. I also like the Saucony Xodus ISO 3, but its heavier, while IMO offering less sensitivity to sharp rocks when in rough country which I Often prefer. The Xodus 3 is 8oz heavier! Strangely I don't seem to notice this weight difference on my timed 16 mile AT loop hike weekly exercise route.
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Completely share with your views on the Lone Peak. You dont mention weight as a variable. I also like the Saucony Xodus ISO 3, but its heavier, while IMO offering less sensitivity to sharp rocks when in rough country which I Often prefer. The Xodus 3 is 8oz heavier! Strangely I don't seem to notice this weight difference on my timed 16 mile AT loop hike weekly exercise route.
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