Previous :: Next Topic |
Author |
Message |
thunderhead Member
Joined: 14 Oct 2015 Posts: 1511 | TRs | Pics
|
Anyone have a brand they like for trailrunning? Ive been going through them pretty quick these days, or at least repairing the chains often. A lot of them, while they are great for walking, aren't really up to the higher forces of jogging and hopping over rocks/roots constantly.
Thanks!
|
Back to top |
|
|
Malachai Constant Member
Joined: 13 Jan 2002 Posts: 16088 | TRs | Pics Location: Back Again Like A Bad Penny |
I have some Ice Bugs Scandinavian ice running shoes that I got at a REI garage sale. They are like running shoes with short carbide spikes. Work great on frozen lakes and water ice. Ice running is a sport in Europe. Pretty pricy if not on sale though.
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
|
Back to top |
|
|
InFlight coated in DEET
Joined: 20 May 2015 Posts: 847 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle area |
|
InFlight
coated in DEET
|
Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:12 am
|
|
|
There are lots of track running shoes with replaceable spikes; most will take from 1/4, 3/8 or 1/2 inch long spike points. Their are multiple cross country shoe brands with spikes, so you should be able to find good fit.
I can’t imagine micro-spikes holding up to for lots of running mileage. The replacement track spikes are inexpensive.
“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately...” ― Henry David Thoreau
“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately...” ― Henry David Thoreau
|
Back to top |
|
|
Randito Snarky Member
Joined: 27 Jul 2008 Posts: 9495 | TRs | Pics Location: Bellevue at the moment. |
|
Randito
Snarky Member
|
Thu Dec 31, 2020 1:52 am
|
|
|
Cross country shoes with spikes do give great traction on frozen ground, snow and ice. However they are wretched on rocky trails. Even the shortest cross country spikes are too long for running on a hard surface and will really beat up the ball of you foot.
|
Back to top |
|
|
Chief Joseph Member
Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 7677 | TRs | Pics Location: Verlot-Priest Lake |
Randito wrote: | Even the shortest cross country spikes are too long for running on a hard surface and will really beat up the ball of you foot. |
Trail Runners deserve and maybe even relish the pain so..
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
|
Back to top |
|
|
Chief Joseph Member
Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 7677 | TRs | Pics Location: Verlot-Priest Lake |
Randito wrote: | Even the shortest cross country spikes are too long for running on a hard surface and will really beat up the ball of your foot. |
Trail Runners deserve and maybe even relish the pain so..
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
|
Back to top |
|
|
Cyclopath Faster than light
Joined: 20 Mar 2012 Posts: 7697 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
|
Cyclopath
Faster than light
|
Thu Dec 31, 2020 4:49 pm
|
|
|
Friend of mine is YakTracks to run in.
|
Back to top |
|
|
Bronco Member
Joined: 20 Jun 2010 Posts: 133 | TRs | Pics
|
|
Bronco
Member
|
Sat Jan 02, 2021 9:10 am
|
|
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
thunderhead Member
Joined: 14 Oct 2015 Posts: 1511 | TRs | Pics
|
Thanks all! That REI option might be my best bet.
|
Back to top |
|
|
Eric Hansen Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2015 Posts: 860 | TRs | Pics Location: Wisconsin |
|
Back to top |
|
|
|