Minimalist Footwear Thread

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snayak
snayak
Oct 2018
1:17pm, 28 Oct 2018
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snayak
That's no good Lizzie, rest up!

I'm very impressed with the Topo ST-2. Probably the best zero drop shoes I've owned since the Saucony Hattori. I still prefer the Vanish-R for racing, they're slightly lighter but as far as durability goes, the ST-2 is just awesome. I got them for 30 quid on ebay too, women's version but they fit fine!
SSLHP (Shoes smell like horse piss)
SSLHP (Shoes smell like horse piss)
Oct 2018
4:07pm, 28 Oct 2018
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SSLHP (Shoes smell like horse piss)
I agree. I have had few runs in mine recently where my running just had that 'dead' feeling -no apparent 'return' from the shoe. Wondering if the the sole has lost something
Claypole
Claypole
Nov 2018
7:17pm, 4 Nov 2018
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Claypole
Bit the bullet and got some Topo ST-2s and so far glad I did. Feel nice and low profile with a wide flexible toe box. Only had 1 run in them so far but first impressions good. You still liking yours Snayak?
snayak
snayak
Nov 2018
7:28pm, 4 Nov 2018
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snayak
Awesome Claypole! Yes, still loving mine. I'm using them without the insoles and so far they've held up well.

On the other hand, the Vanish-R soles are disintegrating fast, and I'm only using them for parkruns!
puzzler
puzzler
Nov 2018
7:55pm, 4 Nov 2018
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puzzler
Snayak, how does the sizing compare for the Topo relative to the vanish r? I might see if I can pick up a cheap pair of topo’s online.
snayak
snayak
Nov 2018
8:00pm, 4 Nov 2018
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snayak
It's hard to say puzzler, because I got the women's version on ebay. I'm usually a size 7. I got the women's size 7 which I believe is a half cm smaller than the men's. But it's still very roomy.
Claypole
Claypole
Nov 2018
9:23am, 5 Nov 2018
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Claypole
Hi Puzzler. I don't have the Vanish R to comment but can confirm that a size 12 Topo St-2 comes up a little larger when compared to a size 12 in the Altra Escalante and also larger than a 12 in the Altra One if that helps.
puzzler
puzzler
Nov 2018
11:17am, 5 Nov 2018
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puzzler
Thanks both.

Claypole, it it enough so you would trade down a size/half size next time?
Claypole
Claypole
Nov 2018
11:42am, 5 Nov 2018
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Claypole
Hi Puzzler. No not that much in my experience.
SSLHP (Shoes smell like horse piss)
SSLHP (Shoes smell like horse piss)
Nov 2018
2:00pm, 5 Nov 2018
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SSLHP (Shoes smell like horse piss)
Snayak. Can I ask you how far off the end of your Topo ST-2 shoe your big toe is? Mines a generous thumb width and have always wondered, despite it being my usual size, if mine are a half size too big

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