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Good everyday shoe (lemmy.one)

submitted 1 year ago by CCatMan@lemmy.one to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I'm looking for a nice shoe to replace my current Asics Gel -Keyano 27s. I basically wear these shoes for everything from long walks to yard work. They served me well, but it's time for a new pair as these are worn out.

Any recommendations? I was looking at allbirds, but not sure I can make the jump.

Thanks!

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[–] milan@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

For when i am not at home (farm), or when i go running (i really should do that regularely again), i prefer barefoot shoes nowadays. Those who take it seriously and have a wide toebox such as Wildling also come with the benefit (for me) that they fit my wide feet, since i otherwise tend to give up and have to buy oversized shoes, which in turn also makes them die faster.

[–] negativenull@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I just got a pair of Vibram Furoshiki that I'm loving so far. I haven't tried running in them yet, but plan to in the near future.

[–] milan@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

interesting, i didn't go with vibram because i assumed the climate would be bad for "everyday" use. also i am not too impressed with the build quality of my v-runs. i actually had to get me socks for them because of eg. rubbing off skin on the back and the sole / glue of the sole hurting the toes. i think v-track were my first... they have been good enough to run without socks.

[–] negativenull@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

FYI, I tried a short run yesterday in those Furoshiki. I don't recommend for running. My foot was sliding inside all over the place. I felt very unstable. I'll be using them as slippers/walking shoes at most.

[–] milan@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 year ago

oh, doesn't sound so good, thanks for the warning!