Reviews: Shoes and such

Review of Skechers GoBionic Trail:

Part 1 (initial impressions):  http://fredippides.blogspot.com/2013/07/mixmaster-blisters-healing-skechers.html
Part 2 (31 mile test drive):  http://fredippides.blogspot.com/2013/07/a-little-test-drive-of-skecher-gobionic.html

Review of Merrell Ascend Glove:

Saturday, May 25, 2013  Test drive of Merrill Ascend Glove

http://fredippides.blogspot.com/2013/05/merrill-ascend-gloves-review-little.html

Review of Merrell Trail Glove 3:

http://fredippides.blogspot.com/2015/02/first-impressions-of-merrell-trail.html



Review of Solomon Sense 3 Ultra SG:
http://fredippides.blogspot.com/2015/01/mt-lowe-16-miles-final-verdict-on-my.html

Review of Hoka Challenger ATR (and comparison of "toe spring" in shoe Brooks, Merrell, Inov-8 shoes and its effect on my feet)

http://fredippides.blogspot.com/2015/06/lessons-learned-on-foot-injury.html

Review of Hoka Challenger ATR after 250 miles

http://fredippides.blogspot.com/2015/07/hoka-one-one-challenger-atr-review-and.html


How to fix mid-sole EVA compression in shoes:

http://fredippides.blogspot.com/2016/04/shoe-repair-midsole-compression-fixed.html
Other Products I like:

Wrightsocks:  Double layer socks made in the USA.  Fabulous product for preventing hotspots on the feet.

Cramers Skin Lube:  Much thicker than Vaseline, great for chafing, feet & toes, stands up better than the thinner petroleum jelly products

Gu Brew:  Especially the "high sodium" mix, pomegranate/bluenberry mix.  At 400 mg sodium per 21 oz bottle its about right for me in hot weather.  BTW I cannot stand Gu's "Roctane" line, it tastes sickeningly sweet to me.
Dirty Girl Gaiters:  Spandex, breathable trail gaiters that keep sand out, made by ultra runners.  They work.
Columbia Modern Classic zip-pants:  Mostly I run trails in these with the full length legs;  I'll zip off the lower pants if its hot.  Breathable, tough and they dry quickly.