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Scott A.
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NB Minimus Trainers MT10

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Has anybody tried the NB Minimus Trainers MT10?
I have current issue with any shoe: I'll wear out the outside of the heals within 3 months due to over pronation. I have been trying to attain my mid to fore foot strike I once had in high school and college (20 years ago), but am finding it difficult to due so.
I do wear Orthotics.
The MT10's seem like a solution for me but I am concerned about injury.
I usually wear NB 1225 and 1226's. Just bought a pair of Asics Kayanos and they are already 60% worn on the heal after 3 weeks in them.
I am hoping I can use the MT10's as racer for 5k's through Marathons.
Any feedback will be appreciated.

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  • Jeremy F.
    Jeremy F. Sendmail

    I wear the MT20's but mainly run in VFF's and just completed a marathon in my VFF's after about a year running fully in minimalist shoes. I wore Kayanos for 2 years before my "switch" and was constantly suffering from shin splints and other lower leg issues so I decided I would either quit running altogether or go ahead and try the minimalist approach. You'll have to transition slowly into your MT10's running low mileage at first and then building up slowly. IT took me 3 months for a 5k 6 months for a 10k 9 for a half and a year for a full. Check out www.birthdayshoes.com for some good info.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Paul
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    Are you sure its over-pronation causing that heavy wear... or just how your first making contact with the ground.

    Id suggest more of the later...and it would indicate a pretty strong heel strike with slightly outward pointing toes.

    There are plenty of things you can do to try and alter how your foot is hitting the ground, changing shoes is just one of them.

    Id also be very carefull about switching directly into a minimally cushioned shoe. If your worried about the heel hight exagerating your heel strike there are reduced heel drop shoes out there with a good amount of cushioning available.

    Whatever you decide to do, make sure you go about it sensibly, start of gently and give yourself the time needed to adjust.... and youll also have to take a hit on performance during the change...

    Oh btw i run barefoot, in minimals, in flat cushioned shoes, and conventional trainers... each has its time and place..

    posted 4 months ago

  • Scott A.
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    I have noticed I was over striding. I have since tried to reduce my stride and land mid foot under my hips. Very sore after my initial runs, but I feel more comfortable and smooth while running. Thanks.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Jan
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    I wear the NB Minimus Trail and really like them. Some thoughts...
    +1 to making the transition gradually! I wore Saucony Kinvaras & Type A4s for a while first.

    In addition to being minimalist in terms of heel/toe height ratio, the NB Minimus is also minimal in terms of protection from terrain. When I run on large gravel or rocky trails for miles my feet can get a little sore. I'd certainly stay off concrete (in any shoe, actually) and be careful early on if you're a trail/forest road runner.

    I find I have to wear socks with them, even though I believe they were originally designed not to. Too much of the trail ends up getting in them & bugging me if I don't.

    Good luck!

    posted 4 months ago | edited 4 months ago

  • Michelle K.
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    Something you might consider..have you heard of Newtons? I hadn't until recently, but they're a running shoe company that focuses on trying to attain mid/fore foot strike. You can directly to newtonrunning.com and read all of the details, but basically they have lugs on the forefoot of all of their shoes so that it would feel uncomfortable to have a heel strike. They're similar to track spikes in that way (but with more cushioning for distance) I tried them a few weeks ago and have about 20 miles in them. They take some getting used to, but once you do, they're great. They make them in all types i.e. neutral, stability, motion control etc and they're lightweight. And you are able to put your orthotics in if you want. They are pretty expensive anywhere from 120-200 for a pair. I love mine, and I would definitely recommend them to anyone. Perhaps it's something that might work for you.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Scott A.
    Scott A. Sendmail
    in reply to what Michelle K. said:Something you might consider..have you heard of Newtons? I hadn't until recently, but they're a running shoe company that focuses on trying to attain mid/fore foot strike. You can directly to newtonrunning.com and read all of the details, but basi... read more

    I will look into them. Thanks.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Scott A.
    Scott A. Sendmail
    in reply to what Jan said:I wear the NB Minimus Trail and really like them. Some thoughts... +1 to making the transition gradually! I wore Saucony Kinvaras & Type A4s for a while first. In addition to being minimalist in terms of heel/toe height ratio, the NB Min... read more

    I wore my Minimus' for the first time Sunday on a 3 mile run. I did where socks and they did take some time to get used to. I inquired about the wrong shoes though. The shoe I wanted to ask about were the Minimus Trainers MR 20. These do have a decent amount cushioning and will take some time to get used to. I am a little sore today from my run in them. Oh yeah, and I did wear socks in them.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Paul
    Paul Sendmail

    Scott,

    There are a couple of Que's that you can use to help you avoid the overstriding.

    There is the classic land with your feet (under/behind) your Center of Mass, .... you dont actually do this unless accelerating in a full sprint, but thinking about doing it helps you to avoid stretching out too far in front.

    Another is to think about your cadence, ... when your running count your left foot falls for 60 seconds, double it and thats your cadence... next go get yourself a metronome app for your phone, add 5% to your cadence set the metronome to tick at that then run matching foot falls to the ticks. do this periodically through your runs till it comes naturally.

    Another is to concentrate on landing with a bent knee.

    And yes you may find that your calves get sore, but also your hip flexors as well. Take it slowly and look for gradual improvement rather than an overnight fix. Stay healthy, Stay Consistent for the best results.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Jay A.
    Jay A. Sendmail
    in reply to what Paul said:Scott, There are a couple of Que's that you can use to help you avoid the overstriding. There is the classic land with your feet (under/behind) your Center of Mass, .... you dont actually do this unless accelerating in a full sprint, but thinkin... read more

    That metronome app suggestion is truly fantastic. I'm going to give it a try myself on my next run. I've always been a plodding runner and have worked on increasing my cadence over the last several months, with some success, but it's something I really have to think about...
    Thanks Paul...

    posted 4 months ago

  • Marc M.
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    Over-pronation is not why you are landing on your heel. You are landing on your heal because your stride is too long. Work your way up to taking 180 steps per minute by shortening your stride. I'm concerned that if you start wearing a minimal shoe while landing on your heal that you are going to end up injured. Be careful.

    posted 4 months ago

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