shoes

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is this normal? 🙂

http://bp3.blogger.com/_JSev9SXdUWA/RgBUfeP8xnI/AAAAAAAAAC0/fasqB-73Dtc
/s1600-h/Picture+038.jpg

No it's not normal. He needs to double that amount. And there's a shoe
missing. ;-)

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personally i (hh) only have 2 pairs of running shoes, and the reason i
have 2 is because the guy at the shoe store insisted that i am a size
8.5 when i kept telling him i've been wearing an 8 in the same brand
and model for over a year.

Although you may have been correct this time, don't get too hung up on the
number. 8, 8.5, 9, it doesn't matter. It's whatever fits. Also, as you
continue your running career, your feet will most likely get larger. Over
the past 10 years I've gone up at least a full size in most shoes.

--
Phil M.

Do you alphatize the items in your freezer and pantry too?

One of the best recommendations I received about running shoes was to have
at the minimum two pairs if you're training on a daily basis. The reason
for this is that the support, be it foam or air or even metal springs, will
compress during your run and needs awhile to recover it's former shape. As
for the picture, it seems like the person has their fast trainers/racing
shoes at the top, and then a couple pairs of road shoes for alternating, as
well as some trail running shoes( a definite must). So I would have to say
that this is normal for someone who trains 5-6 days a week, races often, and
does some trail work as well. Plus the flip flops for sitting round on the
deck and carbo-loading afterwards.

Have fun out there,
-Todd

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Quoted message said:

is this normal? 🙂

http://bp3.blogger.com/_JSev9SXdUWA/RgBUfeP8xnI/AAAAAAAAAC0/fasqB-73Dtc/s1600-h/Picture+038.jpg

from the same blog:
"If you look close you can see that I've arranged my shoes in alphabetical
order (Adidas, Asics, Brooks, one pair of flip-flops in the middle square,
Montrail then Vasque. Can you say OCD? There is a space open for a new
pair of Montrails on the way. "

personally i (hh) only have 2 pairs of running shoes, and the reason i
have 2 is because the guy at the shoe store insisted that i am a size 8.5
when i kept telling him i've been wearing an 8 in the same brand and model
for over a year. he pretty much browbeat me into buying the larger size
and i suffered thru a month wearing them, getting blisters on my toes and
under my arch after every run until i got fed up with being foolish and
ordered my usual size from an online site where i wouldn't have to argue
with sales people..

worried about the future,
h
(i accidentally found this picture as i was searching for a suitable
running drink that doesn't have xylitol or stevia or fd&c blue dye # 6,
etc. i am not stalking this poor runner 😉

OK, I spotted Asics, Brooks, Saucony. What have I missed? See if you can
spot any other brands...

"h squared" <[email hidden]> wrote

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is this normal? 🙂

No. This is normal:

http://i10.tinypic.com/2ivnxxv.jpg

There are three pairs visible here, but I use only two. The other is for
display purposes only.

Molly the viscous (as in slobbery) pit bull is an integral part of the
storage system.

-- Dan

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"h squared" <[email hidden]> wrote

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is this normal? 🙂

No. This is normal:

http://i10.tinypic.com/2ivnxxv.jpg

And this is from Abby Normal:

http://i3.tinypic.com/2u754wz.jpg

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Quoted message said:

is this normal? 🙂

http://bp3.blogger.com/_JSev9SXdUWA/RgBUfeP8xnI/AAAAAAAAAC0/fasqB-73Dtc/s1600-h/Picture+038.jpg

Hell no that's not normal, there's nothing on the top shelf. (in more ways
than one 🙂

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"h squared" <[email hidden]> wrote

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is this normal? 🙂

No. This is normal:

http://i10.tinypic.com/2ivnxxv.jpg

There are three pairs visible here, but I use only two. The other is for
display purposes only.

Hey I thought you stopped using the Pegs.

This is my normal "shoepile" in the basement. Currently using 6 pairs
depending. Apparently 6-7 other pairs linger. The dark shadows by the mtn
bike tire are road bike shoes. Also buried in there are rollerblades, and
some hiking boots.

http://i12.tinypic.com/4h08j1g.jpg

-Tony, who will eventually get a real camera

Quoted message said:

Molly the viscous (as in slobbery) pit bull is an integral part of the
storage system.

-- Dan

Tony S. said:

This is my normal "shoepile" in the basement. Currently using 6 pairs
depending. Apparently 6-7 other pairs linger. The dark shadows by the mtn
bike tire are road bike shoes. Also buried in there are rollerblades, and
some hiking boots.

http://i12.tinypic.com/4h08j1g.jpg

-Tony, who will eventually get a real camera

My pile(s) come closest to Tony's, but may be dispersed at any given
time. Biggest pile is in the bedroom, but the "drying" pile is in
bathroom (warmest room and put near register). Some may be defrosting in
garage, ski boots live there (after dried) as do old hiking boots, and
winter boots usually reside in car. Original rigid ASR's get used for
biking and sometimes Cascadias.

For most of my running, I'm usually in Trespasses (3 pairs in use) or
Adrenaline ASR's (2 pairs in use, one with screws) - depending if on
snowshoes or winter running or summer. Those are the ones in bedroom,
unless drying.

Dot
seriously considering items for trail club gear swap in May

--
"The goal is training and adaptation, not destruction and injury."
- John Hardy
http://www.mountainrunning.coolrunning.com.au/misc/training.shtml

Dan said:

http://i10.tinypic.com/2ivnxxv.jpg

There are three pairs visible here, but I use only two. The other is for
display purposes only.

I reckon the paucity of Dan's shoe collection owes to his being a
little strapped for space in his present digs. City life and all...

h squared said:

is this normal? 🙂

http://bp3.blogger.com/_JSev9SXdUWA/RgBUfeP8xnI/AAAAAAAAAC0/fasqB-73D...

from the same blog:
"If you look close you can see that I've arranged my shoes in
alphabetical order (Adidas, Asics, Brooks, one pair of flip-flops in the
middle square, Montrail then Vasque. Can you say OCD? There is a space
open for a new pair of Montrails on the way. "

personally i (hh) only have 2 pairs of running shoes, and the reason i
have 2 is because the guy at the shoe store insisted that i am a size
8.5 when i kept telling him i've been wearing an 8 in the same brand and
model for over a year. he pretty much browbeat me into buying the larger
size and i suffered thru a month wearing them, getting blisters on my
toes and under my arch after every run until i got fed up with being
foolish and ordered my usual size from an online site where i wouldn't
have to argue with sales people..

worried about the future,
h
(i accidentally found this picture as i was searching for a suitable
running drink that doesn't have xylitol or stevia or fd&c blue dye # 6,
etc. i am not stalking this poor runner 😉

It looks all neat and well organized. However, it's not a good storage
system for shoes. All your shoes are cramped in enclosed spaces that
block them from properly airing out. Also, it's not a system that
allows for the storage of dirty shoes. It takes a real candy to clean
their shoes and put them away. Shoes should be stored vertically with
the toes down so the inside can vent more and the debris can fall on a
tray. If you are not going to use the shoes much, it doesn't matter
much how you store them.

lil'Mcgraw said:

One of the best recommendations I received about running shoes was to have
at the minimum two pairs if you're training on a daily basis.

have a link to this advice?

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: "h squared" <[email hidden]> wrote
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: > is this normal? 🙂
:
: No. This is normal:
:
: http://i10.tinypic.com/2ivnxxv.jpg
:
: There are three pairs visible here, but I use only two. The other is for
: display purposes only.
:
: Molly the viscous (as in slobbery) pit bull is an integral part of the
: storage system.
:
: -- Dan

Where's that guy who used to chime in all the time with, "Nike sucks!" :-)

I originally received this advice at a running clinic but a quick search
brought up this article you can take a look at.

http://mysite.verizon.net/jim2wr/id191.html

Having a second pair and rotating also allows the shoes to dry out
completely between uses, either sweat or rain/dew, thus elongating the shoes
lifespan.
I forgot that in the original post.
-Todd

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lil'Mcgraw said:

One of the best recommendations I received about running shoes was to have
at the minimum two pairs if you're training on a daily basis.

have a link to this advice?

lil'Mcgraw said:

I originally received this advice at a running clinic but a quick search
brought up this article you can take a look at.

http://mysite.verizon.net/jim2wr/id191.html

Thanks Todd!

My girlfriend runs daily and we were just discussing
this.

She thought it bets to use same pair of shoes daily....
and not rotate.... I thought otherwise

"MarkH" <[email hidden]> wrote

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And this is from Abby Normal:

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http://i3.tinypic.com/2u754wz.jpg

You were smart -- I only ordered 2 pair of my vaporflys last time, and of
course, they're now discontinued...

The vaporflys have thin wear layer of hard black stuff on the sole that
lasts longer than the upper does, I get 400 miles out of them on mostly
dirt.

How do the mays wear, and do you wear them on trails?

And do you know of any other real light shoes with good cusioning?

-- Dan

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"Tony S." <[email hidden]> wrote

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Quoted message said:

No. This is normal:

http://i10.tinypic.com/2ivnxxv.jpg

There are three pairs visible here, but I use only two. The other is for
display purposes only.

Hey I thought you stopped using the Pegs.

Since they discontinued my Vaporflys, I'm using the Pegs on my recovery
days, until my new Katana Racer II's get here next week...

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This is my normal "shoepile" in the basement. Currently using 6 pairs
depending. Apparently 6-7 other pairs linger. The dark shadows by the mtn
bike tire are road bike shoes. Also buried in there are rollerblades, and
some hiking boots.

Year, there are two kinds of runners: 1-2 pair guys, and the skys-the-limit
guys...

-- Dan

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D Stumpus said:

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How do the mays wear, and do you wear them on trails?

And do you know of any other real light shoes with good cusioning?

Depends on what you're comparing with, but the Nike Streak XC is very
cushy compared to say the waffle racers (which basically have no
cushioning) Not sure how it would hold up on trails though. I find
the uppers start falling apart at about 400 miles.

My first choice for a light trail shoe would still be the Nike waffle racers
(why did you stop wearing these ?).

Cheers,
--
Elflord

Quoted message said:

lil'Mcgraw said:

I originally received this advice at a running clinic but a quick search
brought up this article you can take a look at.

http://mysite.verizon.net/jim2wr/id191.html

Thanks Todd!

My girlfriend runs daily and we were just discussing
this.

She thought it bets to use same pair of shoes daily....
and not rotate.... I thought otherwise

I don't think anyone has much in the way of hard evidence, but I don't
know of anyone who believes that it hurts to rotate shoes. Skeptics might
question that it helps, but that's not an argument against rotating.
There are other practical arguments for it which tilt the balance in
favour of rotating. For example, it's alwys good to have at least one
reasonably new pair, and there are also advantages to having a spare pair
around (e.g. in winter, you're likely to get wet shoes)

Cheers,
--
Elflord