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Quick Guide to Minimalist Running Shoes

I’ve been a ‘minimal shoe’ runner for over a decade now. Minimalist shoes seem to go through a peak and decline cycle over the years. Mainstream running shoe manufacturers never seem to quite nail it in their attempts at producing minimalist or ‘barefoot’ shoes. This has given opportunities for the likes or XeroShoes and more recently (for a bargain running shoe) Saguaro* to produce a more minimal shoe. Minimalist running shoes offering a stark contrast to the traditional, heavily cushioned running shoes and an escape from the ‘carbon plate everywhere’ marketing.

Posted by Evolved Inspired on Wednesday, June 26, 2024

The fastest way to dry running shoes

Don’t let wet running shoes upset your plans. Need to get back on your feet quickly, try the techniques below to get your running shoes dry in time for your next run. Drying techniques for your running shoes Newspaper method, an old. but slow favourite Hairdryer, a quick solution when done with care. See our top tip to accelerate this drying process Tumble Dryer, fast, but expensive and noisy method Hand dryer, the work commute fallback Leaf Blower, unwieldy but surprisingly effective Drying techniques to never try Drying running shoes in the microwave Drying running shoes in the oven Office paper, this paper is coated and none-absorbant, stealing the last of the printer paper will make you pretty unpopular too!

Posted by Evolved Inspired on Saturday, August 10, 2019

When Should I Replace My Running Shoes?

Running to work for your daily commute is a great start to your day. Looking after your running gear, especially your shoes is key to keeping your daily commute fun and keeping you injury-free. Running in an old comfortable pair of shoes is great and generally, worry-free for a while, but when should you realistically replace your running shoes? Factors that wear out running shoes. Your weight – the heavier you are the quicker the cushioning of the shoe will break down.

Posted by Ian (Race Runner and Collector of Bling) on Wednesday, August 7, 2019