slimzimm t1_j67z8c5 wrote on January 28, 2023 at 11:08 AM

Reply to comment by Turtle_216 in LPT: Break in new shoes in the kitchen. by almostwithyou

Never heard of them before now. Is there a brand you like most?

Turtle_216 t1_j67zbr2 wrote on January 28, 2023 at 11:09 AM

My family loves Vivo and Feelgrounds, but I have a pair of Lems leather boots which I love.

slimzimm t1_j67zsr3 wrote on January 28, 2023 at 11:16 AM

Thanks! I’ve been wanting to try some new footwear. I live in Hawaii, and I’m always wearing slippahs, but sometimes they’re not the best thing. Like if I’m camping at the beach, the ironwood tree spikey balls get stuck between the shoe and the foot.

Turtle_216 t1_j6807o2 wrote on January 28, 2023 at 11:21 AM

Glad to help. I used to get horrible foot cramps, but after switching my feet feel great. You won’t regret it :)

ReflectionEterna t1_j68gxah wrote on January 28, 2023 at 2:20 PM

Make sure you switch over gradually. For many, it can be very difficult to just go minimalist 100% right away.

anonymously_ashamed t1_j683lqu wrote on January 28, 2023 at 12:06 PM

I wear Merrell's and love them. Although word of warning the new trail glove 6 is a pretty unique tongue/laces system that makes it a very "hugging" fit around your arch and requires some adjustment to put on the first time. Version 5 is much closer to a standard shoe, just with no drop/cushion.

slimzimm t1_j684212 wrote on January 28, 2023 at 12:11 PM

I have Merrell hiking shoes, that’s all I buy anymore, I think it’s called the MOAB 2. I do a lot of hiking, these shoes stay waterproof and last longer than most. I’m on my 3rd pair.