Running Shoes without Super Thick Soles

Shane34 on 30/04/2022 - 20:15
Last edited 30/04/2022 - 20:16

Do they exist? I went to athletes foot and tried on several pairs by new balance, Mizuno, Saucony. And they all felt like I was walking on platforms.

Can you still get them with soles no thicker than about an inch? I used to wear Nike free runs alot but I think they're no longer made.
*They're for everyday wear too, I'm not a jogger.

Any recommendations appreciated.

Cheers

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Comments

  • Xyzzy on 30/04/2022 - 20:18
    +1

    Something like this?

    https://www.merrellaustralia.com.au/products/vapor-glove-5-b…

    • Shane34 on 30/04/2022 - 20:21

      I have owned a pair once before and they were pretty good actually :)

      • endotherm on 30/04/2022 - 20:45

        You might as well go for the standard Vibram 5 fingers with separate toe compartments. If you like you could go half-way with these Japanese camel-toe variety.

        • SBOB on 30/04/2022 - 21:08
          +3

          Japanese camel-toe

          Definitely not safe to google (when camel-toe autocorrects to remove any space)

          • try2bhelpful on 01/05/2022 - 10:05

            @SBOB: I can imagine the conversation with the missus.

            “I promise I was looking up running shoes”.

  • Ryanek on 30/04/2022 - 20:38
    +1

    Xero Shoes Men's HFS

  • [Deactivated] on 30/04/2022 - 20:47
    +1

    I used to wear Nike free runs alot but I think they're no longer made.

    Still available

    Similar to Free Runs - Brooks Men's PureFlow

    • Shane34 on 30/04/2022 - 21:37

      Cheers for that. The Brooks appear to have a softer sole too, which I want.

  • CountvonDiscount on 30/04/2022 - 21:00

    You can, but you’re right, they’re not as in fashion at the moment. This store lets you search by stack height:

    https://www.runningwarehouse.com.au/LearningCenter/stackheig…

    • Shane34 on 01/05/2022 - 06:09
      +1

      That's the word I was after stack height. And low is what I'm after :) will be helpful, thanks.

  • mbck on 30/04/2022 - 21:23

    The older adidas adios (5 or 6 I can't remember) sounds like what you're looking for.

  • Willowtip on 01/05/2022 - 06:40

    Have you looked into barefoot/minimalist shoes? Thin sole, zero elevation/drop, you can feel everything under your feet. I've been in them for a few years and I can't wear 'normal' shoes anymore, I have pairs for summer, winter, hiking, running, beach etc. Xero and Vivobarefoot are great.

    • kyle on 01/05/2022 - 08:26

      Vivos are great for the times when I can't go barefoot such as in the office

    • Shane34 on 01/05/2022 - 09:20

      They do look good. Do any of the footwear chains sell them or you have to get them online? (Im in regional NSW)

      • Willowtip on 01/05/2022 - 11:40

        I've only ever bought them online.

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