Minimalist Footwear Thread
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Nov 2021
7:33pm, 20 Nov 2021
98 posts
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PAJ89
Not tried Luna sandals geordiegirl, but I have bought from Atreyu about 6 months ago (lightweight training shoe from US). The cost and ordering process was way simpler than I imagined it would be, not sure if there are any complications that may have developed since then considering COVID/Europe situations, but went fine for me. One thing I would say is that if you are unsure on sizing or have any doubts, it's probably a lot more difficult to arrange a return. In fact I think Atreyu straight up don't offer return or exchange on international orders. Best of luck on tracking down a pair, would be interested to know how they are.
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Nov 2021
9:11pm, 20 Nov 2021
22,165 posts
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Red Squirrel
Supply issues in Bristol. I think I've ended up with the last pair of zero drop women's shoes! Altra Escalante. I've seen them mentioned on here so will read back. Feel a bit springy. |
Nov 2021
12:36am, 21 Nov 2021
20,133 posts
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flanker
gg, the other risk is that unless companies in the US are very smart on their shipping you may get hammered with tax when they come through customs.
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Nov 2021
1:00am, 21 Nov 2021
16,121 posts
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geordiegirl
Yeah that’s the issue although I still think it would be cheaper based on what I’m told the tax % would be. I’ve found some Xero sandals might give them a try. I don’t want to spend too much at this stage. |
Nov 2021
12:58pm, 28 Nov 2021
35,816 posts
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SPR
Was fine picking up the pace for the final third of my long run today in the Rivera (about the pace I'd run on the first half of a progressive run) so think I'm getting used to it at a wider range of paces (although I still wouldn't pick it to go out for an all round faster run but that's not what it's designed for). Rotating shoes for different runs was useful over the last couple of days as the Escalante got wet on Friday and the Kayenta got wet yesterday and didn't have to worry about making sure they were dry for the next day. |
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Nov 2021
2:02pm, 28 Nov 2021
16,226 posts
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geordiegirl
I took the plunge and ordered them as long as any taxes done exceed £50 I’ll break even.
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Dec 2021
5:27pm, 6 Dec 2021
22,186 posts
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Red Squirrel
I'm not keen on my Escalantes - too squishy. 
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Dec 2021
10:14pm, 6 Dec 2021
35,869 posts
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SPR
Which version. I don't find the 2.5 squishy, 1.5 was.
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Dec 2021
11:31am, 7 Dec 2021
22,190 posts
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Red Squirrel
2.5 SPR
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Dec 2021
12:18pm, 7 Dec 2021
3,789 posts
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Snoot
I found the 2.5 feel a little softer than the 2.0. Didn’t find it an issue. They don’t feel as secure though as they left off the top eyelet so you can’t do a locking lace arrangement. |
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