#31days update:
I haven't missed any days. I've just been disgusted by the feeling of having to do the #kettlebell swings. And yet I do them... 😠
I've also been walking more, from 2.75 to 3.65 miles. Not every day, but, more. My walking shoes are getting uncomfortable as my forefeet are getting wider, which really, really sucks since they were already too wide for most shoes. Blech.
Whatever.
#repeatuntilstrong
Ugh. Repeat until strong!
Look into barefoot shoes. They're meant for wide toe boxes.
And keep up the great work!
I should look into those.
Thank you.
Altra Superior or Lone Peak have a wide toe box. Been there done that.
I'll have to see if the local-ish REI has those in stock
They usually do. If you try some, get them about a size bigger than what "fits." They should not be touching the front of your feet at all. Big ol' roomy clown shoes. Avoid the all-weather versions, also.
All weather means they suck in all weather. 😂
They did not have anything else when I bought these Merrills, which I really like, but... My dang feet are getting wider the more miles I put on them. Even with me getting a heck of a lot lighter. It's a bit annoying. My feets were already shaped like tennis rackets. 😅
Yeah, same thing happened for us. I hate a "normal" shoe now. I had Merrells before, also. Compared to the Altras, they're like going through Chinese foot binding. Who the hell are all these people with the long, narrow feet?
Interesting we are treading the same path. 😅
Me 3 - been in merrels for years - way to tight now.. starting using ASICS light weight running shoes , really want to try some barefoot options now
Do they sell a 14 eeee?
They usually have a regular and a wide. Their wide is pretty wide because the toe box is wide to begin with. I wear regular width Altras and I wear a EEE in work boots, for whatever that's worth. Scamazon will give you a try before you buy deal or at least free returns. I'd abuse that and try a few just to see.
Have you tried Nike Air scapes?
No. Those would not fall into the category of hiking shoes that I'm looking for, specifically.
For a more general shoe, those seem to be in line with the basic requirements I have for my feets, at least physically. I have qualms about buying products made by Nike, in general.
seen, there are ethical issues no doubt -- but their innovation in design rocks! Also, some people hike in barefoots-- so AirScapes are about half way between the big old hiking boot and a barefoot one... I find it to be a great compromise as it has the Nike air sole.... since I work nights as a floorwalker up and down on concrete I sure need the support...
They certainly do have quite an excellent design team.
I know a few barefoot hikers. That's... Not for be. I have some foot things that require that I wear shoes for walking, especially with rocky terrain.
Working nights is tough. 🫂
working nights is like walking on black ice --- which I have to do, as well on the way to work all winter long :) to do that I wear UGGS...
The most appropriately named footwear ever. (I'm teasing, they are warm.)
.... true, but there is nothing like slipping your bare feet into cozy sheep shearing after a long night when faced with short walk home in -30 C
I know those temps. And you're right!
I’m a Brooks maxi. Ran many trail races, road or whatever. They hold up
I wonder if they have a wide enough toe box.
super wide --- that is another one of my issues.... I have tried other Nike's and they are too narrow... also I have the long Greek Toe that messes up shoe sizes and there is plenty of room there too!
I might add them to my list to check out.
Thank you!
Your welcome -- always glad to share information that might benefit others one way or another :)
I do appreciate your willingness to do so!
Enjoy the kettlebell💪
I don't.
Though, I do think it is effective.
Classic.
You'll get to bare foot eventually 😅
I'm not convinced that will happen. I have some lingering foot issues that are not fixable, to my knowledge. I think I will always need some kind of footwear for at least a layer of protection for when I hike over rocky terrain. Plus, I'm not going barefoot in the winter. 😁
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