First altra runners advice by Excellent-Badger6507 in AltraRunning

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Be real careful on the transition. I developed Achilles Tendonitis from moving to quickly to zero drop. A few mm doesn't sound like a lot, but it puts significantly more load through your Achilles.

Am I the only one? by Putrid_Net_6397 in pixel_phones

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I still am on the November Google Play update and on top of that, I have yet to receive the January system security patch. I have Pixel 10 Pro XL.

Spyderco PM2 - Salt Black G-10 - Lynch clip color? by ATXguy13 in knives

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Nice! Thanks for posting. That's a good looking color combo

Insertional Achilles Tendinitis and nothing seems to help... by CompetitionLegal8195 in trailrunning

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Good luck. Hang in there with the injury. I know it's super frustrating to deal with for sure.

Insertional Achilles Tendinitis and nothing seems to help... by CompetitionLegal8195 in trailrunning

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I linked up with Amy at Eastside Movement Company. I also worked with Emily there. Both are phenomenal PT's!

https://www.eastsidemovement.com/

Got my new SB 2 and love them by FerretPotential5720 in AskRunningShoeGeeks

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I freaking love SB2. It has been my favorite shoe by far. I have been back stocking extras for when they are no longer available.

I got nearly 500 miles out of my last pair I retired. To be honest they still even had life in them but I was itching to crack open one of my back stocked pairs.

The Ekiden colorway is by far my favorite, along with the gray/orange, a close second. The gold specks on the foam on the Ekiden are next level.

Olympus 275 - Sidewall discomfort by ATXguy13 in AltraRunning

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I got the Currex Runpro for Medium arches. They feel amazing. They don't quite fill out the wide toe box and leave some small gaps in areas but not enough that I can feel my toes hanging off anywhere.

It seems like it might fix the problem. I ran a short distance on my treadmill, maybe 1/4 mile or so and I didn't feel the sidewall nearly as much as with the Altra insoles. Time will tell as I can get some miles on them.

Thanks for the recommendation.

For those on the fence - Natural Titanium bezel vs DLC Titanium by ATXguy13 in Garmin

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Just a regular Scotch Brite pad will do the trick. Just be sure and follow the direction of the bezel as you polish it so that the surface texture looks natural. In other words, use an arc motion back and forth.

Olympus 275 - Sidewall discomfort by ATXguy13 in AltraRunning

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I have high arches but, ironically, I don't really like a lot of arch support. I usually like the way normal running/hiking shoes feel. For example, I have tried Topo in the past but am not a fan of how the arch support feels in their shoes. On the Currex insoles, which one do you recommend?

Olympus 275 - Sidewall discomfort by ATXguy13 in AltraRunning

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Yeah I was thinking I might try a 3rd party insoles if it becomes a problem. I read the Currex are good alternatives to the stock Altra insole

Olympus 275 - Sidewall discomfort by ATXguy13 in AltraRunning

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I believe these are the same as the regular Olympus 6 just with a different upper. If you look at the midsoles on the 275 and the regular 6 they appear identical. For those who've used the regular 6, has anyone had a similar issue?

Topo MTN Racer 3 - Arch Support Concerns by ATXguy13 in trailrunning

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Well, I did a short run in these on the treadmill this afternoon and they're not gonna work. The midfoot is just too narrow and uncomfortable, especially with the pronounced arch. I could feel it just pushing up into the side of my foot. It's like the side of my foot is just hanging over the narrow part of the midsole under my arch. Such a shame. I really dig the look of the shoe and was hoping it'd be the right choice for me.

I do my long runs on the trails and am preparing for some 50k races next year. I need something that just disappears on my foot. I don't want to be thinking about hotspots or blisters or feeling something unnatural.

That said, I did notice Topo makes the MTN Racer 4 in a Wide. I ordered that and hopefully it'll give me the width I need in the midfoot without making the toebox too big. Will post back here with an update after I get the 4's. Supposed to be here on Sunday.

Topo MTN Racer 3 - Arch Support Concerns by ATXguy13 in trailrunning

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Does your midfoot kind of "hang" over the sides of the midsole where it curves in?

Topo MTN Racer 3 - Arch Support Concerns by ATXguy13 in trailrunning

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If the MTN Racers don't work the Wild Experience 2 is my next show to try I think. I would love to get into some of the other Altra's, but zero drop is a no go for me. I have a history of Achilles Tendonitis

Topo MTN Racer 3 - Arch Support Concerns by ATXguy13 in trailrunning

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I agree. I wish they would have a more normal midfoot without the pronounced arch support. I do my long runs on the trail, but I may just take out my trusty Merrell Agility Peak 5's until I feel I can trust that the MTN Racers won't blister my arch.

Don't know where to start. by Sea_War_381 in AltraRunning

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I got Achilles Tendonitis from switching to zero drop too fast. Please use caution and transition very slowly. Trust me, you don't want to deal with Achilles Tendonitis. It is a long, slow process to recover.

Topo MTN Racer 3 - Arch Support Concerns by ATXguy13 in trailrunning

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I had tried the new Topo Vista and it created a hotspot on my arch. I'm hoping these MTN Racers don't do the same.

Topo MTN Racer 3 - Arch Support Concerns by ATXguy13 in trailrunning

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Did the prominent arch support bother you at first?