wider shoes not narrower choice?

[Victor Lazaro]

the best training is to put the rig on and progressively climb on weight and hours of operation. I'm also thinking about trying some speed rope and I usually bike a bit, but I'm not a big gym fan. I use the Vibram when I operate if the conditions allows it.

[brett.mayfield]

where in los angeles can i try on a bunch of 'minimalist' shoes?

i was thinkin a place like adventure 16 might have some stuff. any other suggestions?

[Victor Lazaro]

Any good outdoor sports store should carry them. In New York, I go to Paragon. Google something like trekking in google maps.

[brett.mayfield]

ya it looks like REI or adventure 16 is the way to go out here on the west coast. seems like REi has a good return policy too if in case they dont suit my need.

[Alan Rencher]

I use New Balance Minimus; the "fashion" variant. They're comfortable and light weight, but not good for mud, sand, heavy dirt. I've been using some waterproof trail running shoes for harsher environments, but they're a bit heavy.

[chris fawcett]

Here: http://www.rei.com/stores/santa-monica.html

 

They have a good selection.

[Chris Van Campen]

Ahem:

 

https://vine.co/v/haXKDUnZEvv

[Victor Lazaro]

It is true that a wider toe box actually matches the idea of the vibrant toe shoes. Each toe being independent, tour foot can spread allowing you to use your independent toes to Conroe your balance.

[Jeff]

I feel that wearing Nike Air Max's are the best, supportive yet not too stiff, and comfortable. Dont see how some people wear boots, plus when youre doing crazy moves it presents a tripping hazard when your wearing big clown boots.

[Eric Fletcher S.O.C.]

I feel that wearing Nike Air Max's are the best, supportive yet not too stiff, and comfortable. Dont see how some people wear boots, plus when youre doing crazy moves it presents a tripping hazard when your wearing big clown boots.

 

Jeff you might want to include your last name it's a rule, that way you also introduce yourself. Nike Air max's are the best for you. For me I wear shows appropriate to the terrain and the shot and that includes wearing boots when needed.

 

Do you trip when you wear boots?

[Victor Lazaro]

Just a quick heads up in case you are using the Vibram shoes.

Vibram can no longer claim its goofy FiveFinger shoes offer health benefits

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2014/05/vibram-required-to-stop-all-health-claims-about-its-fivefinger-shoes/

[Ian Vatcher]

I like the lightness of the Nike LunarGlide and have worn those quite a bit. I also have a heavier duty pair of Merrill's that I use now and again that have a bigger grip for rougher terrain. Though last year I found a pair of Nikes that were air max style (but a different name that I've forgotten) that had a wider toe box with a chunkier sole. I think they may have been a special edition for trails and such. I've looked high and low for the same type to replace them, but it looks like they discontinued that style. Anyway, they're by far my favourite style. I used to use the vibram full toe style, but like Janice said they seemed to cause you to use more energy.