On cloud running shoes, anyone got some?
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Read a good article about these in a friends running magazine today. Was just wondering if anyone on here had any and what they think of them if they have?
http://www.on-running.com/index.php?article_id=1
http://www.on-running.com/index.php?article_id=1
Well, I purchased a pair Friday after lengthy discussion eith the shop owner about my dodgy knees.
Am over the moon with them. The shock absorption is something else.
I haven't run for over 4 years die to bad knees, Saturday morning I jogged for 10 minutes on the treadmill almost pain free. I'm hoping as I lose more weight my knees will ease up some more.
Am over the moon with them. The shock absorption is something else.
I haven't run for over 4 years die to bad knees, Saturday morning I jogged for 10 minutes on the treadmill almost pain free. I'm hoping as I lose more weight my knees will ease up some more.
Quite like them from that angle!
If you have dodgy knees, you could consider "minimalist" running. My knees aren't what they used to be due to too much exuberance on a skateboard in my twenties but Spartan () running seems to be fine for my knees with £7 trainers because of the cushioned landing.
If you have dodgy knees, you could consider "minimalist" running. My knees aren't what they used to be due to too much exuberance on a skateboard in my twenties but Spartan () running seems to be fine for my knees with £7 trainers because of the cushioned landing.
I'm not sure to be honest, I'll check later when I'm home. They're the ones that are recommended for walking and slow jogging.
I do 1 hour a night on the treadmill, after weight training. Incline set to 8.0 pace set to 5.8. Hopefully should my knees continue to get better ill be running properly in no time at all!
I do 1 hour a night on the treadmill, after weight training. Incline set to 8.0 pace set to 5.8. Hopefully should my knees continue to get better ill be running properly in no time at all!
Next set of running shoes, I'll attempt to get a pair of vibrams. Supposed to be a heck of a lot better doing barefoot style running than traditional with cushioned shoes.
What's so special about On Cloud trainers?
Edit: just had a look of them, they do look really nice and supposed to be really good
What's so special about On Cloud trainers?
Edit: just had a look of them, they do look really nice and supposed to be really good
Edited by Regiment on Monday 17th September 21:53
Regiment said:
What's so special about On Cloud trainers?
It seems all they do (that a nike air doest) is reduce the "impact" of forward momentum continuing after the foot touches down. In a barefoot shoe you dont land like that anyway with a shorter stride...so I doubt it would make much difference to someone running as nature intended.Gassing Station | Health Matters | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff