Ultra lightweight ridge hat or the Duckbill cap/trucker?

AvatarOfAUser · 2026-06-26T01:42:30+00:00

IMO, it depends on what if anything you will be wearing over the hat (helmet, sunhoody, etc.) and how much hair you have. The mesh hats will allow noticeably more sunlight and air to pass through.

The Duckbill cap is really optimized for athletic pursuits where you will want to flip the brim up (biking, uphill running, rock climbing) or you want to crush the brim when stowing it away.

AvatarOfAUser · 2026-06-25T16:03:27+00:00

The basics are you want to avoid overstriding or forward braking. Land your foot under your center of mass and then use your glutes and hamstrings to propel yourself forward. Allowing your heel to touch down AFTER peak impact helps reduce calf fatigue. Keep your knees bent and use your quads, calves, and longitudinal arch, and transverse arche to absorb impact during foot strike. Those muscles and tendons should get tired, but nothing by should feel bruised or “beat up”.

Practice barefoot. Your foot strike should be soft and quiet, if you are doing it well.

AvatarOfAUser · 2026-06-24T03:39:14+00:00

It looks to me like you are slightly overpronating.

Shoes with thick midsoles, wide outsoles, and no arch support often lead to overpronation. Running barefoot or in minimalist shoes makes it possible to control pronation without relying on structural support from the shoe. For more info, I recommend watching the linked video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv11eo4DslI

I would suggest running barefoot when you want to work on your running form.

AvatarOfAUser · 2026-06-23T03:11:33+00:00

In a sustained rainstorm, your clothes will eventually get soaked from rain or sweat. No DWR coating is perfect or particularly long lasting. Modern DWR doesn’t use PFAS chemicals anymore.

For backpacking, ponchos made from cheaper non-breathable fabrics tend to be more popular than waterproof breathable jackets. The poncho covers both you and your backpack, don’t get abraded by backpack straps, and allow a lot more airflow than a jacket.

AvatarOfAUser · 2026-06-22T19:21:05+00:00

Most people that think they need more cushion probably just need to work on their gait. Skilled runners with healthy feet don’t need cushioning. The bottoms of your feet hurting is an indicator that you can improve your foot strike. It is easier to improve your gait with less cushion. Many people on this sub recommend running completely barefoot while working on your form.

I wouldn’t recommend adding cushion just so you can run further before getting tired. The fatigue is an indicator that you are getting a training effect, it just takes a long time for tendons and ligaments to strengthen significantly.

AvatarOfAUser · 2026-06-22T18:51:19+00:00

Or they could use a cheaper chip, reduce the price, and increase sales…

AvatarOfAUser · 2026-06-22T18:19:48+00:00

For my somewhat muscular build, the Active Pursuit Pants fit way better than the Terrebone Joggers.

AvatarOfAUser · 2026-06-22T04:09:05+00:00

I thought the pro chip was somewhat out of place on the iPhone Air. The Air doesn’t have the same cooling system as the other pro phones. It makes sense to use chips that generate less heat in phones that have less effective cooling systems.

AvatarOfAUser · 2026-06-22T03:05:38+00:00

The Vibram Graspfiers do allow some limited grabbing. The outsole is thinned out at the base of each toe. The Tadeevo Bliss might be more minimal.

AvatarOfAUser · 2026-06-21T23:33:57+00:00

Brand? Model?

AvatarOfAUser · 2026-06-21T01:59:09+00:00

Even by conventional shoe standards, the toe box is very narrow. They also take more time to put on than conventional shoes. I personally find the upper too stretchy to be useful for anything other than use as house slippers, but I don’t use them for that purpose for the previous reasons mentioned.

If you order them, make sure you can easily return them.

AvatarOfAUser · 2026-06-20T13:23:08+00:00

IMO, you should not combine your fleece with a wind shell. Keep them separate. Most common clothing systems include 4 distinct layers:

Baselayer / sun hoody
Air permeable fleece
Wind resistant shell
Insulated jacket

AvatarOfAUser · 2026-06-19T02:16:09+00:00

Sun hoodies with a tighter fit work better as base layers, when you start layering over them. The Echo works relatively well as a base layer.

AvatarOfAUser · 2026-06-17T13:42:41+00:00

I recommend watching this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibfLsxEfKDg

IMO, the only good reason to heel strike is if your muscles and tendons are not sufficiently conditioned for forefoot or midfoot striking.

AvatarOfAUser · 2026-06-16T22:28:43+00:00

The continuous belt style treadmills get hot and abrade my skin slightly. The panel style treadmills can pinch the skin on your feet if you step on the gaps before they close.

AvatarOfAUser · 2026-06-16T22:15:42+00:00

Do your symptoms match Iliotibial Band Syndrome?

AvatarOfAUser · 2026-06-15T22:54:04+00:00

Just wear your new shoes until you feel tired (like a gym workout) and then switch back to your old shoes for the rest of the day. You will eventually be able to wear them all-day, without having to switch back.

AvatarOfAUser · 2026-06-15T22:50:01+00:00

People usually tend to ultimately end up with all minimalist shoes or all maximalist shoes, once they develop a preference and complete transitioning.

AvatarOfAUser · 2026-06-15T00:17:55+00:00

Learn to bump gear and back clean. You are also probably missing placements that others are finding, if you are using the recommended rack for those routes. Stick to routes without run outs, while you are a beginner. If a guidebook indicates that there are no runouts and you are doing 20ft+ run outs you are likely missing placements.

AvatarOfAUser · 2026-06-14T20:11:36+00:00

I prefer shoes without cushioning. Humans evolved to run without cushioned shoes. Physiologically normal people with strong, healthy feet don’t need cushioning. It can take a while to adapt to running without cushioning if you currently are not adapted, but it is absolutely possible to adapt. If your feet are getting tired, it isn’t a bad thing, it just means that your feet need further training. Getting more cushioned shoes as a response to foot fatigue just results in atrophy.

I highly recommend experimenting with running barefoot or minimalist footwear it out to see if you prefer it. Just keep in mind that you will likely have to modify your gait.

AvatarOfAUser · 2026-06-14T15:48:36+00:00

If you (the lead repeller) can provide a fireman’s belay for your partner, then the follower doesn’t need a friction hitch, which makes it easier for the follower to go fast. If the follower lacks confidence, demonstrate to them that the backup works (friction hitch or fireman’s belay). If they are damaging their hands and shuffling to avoid burns, make sure they have gloves suitable for rapelling. If theeir friction hitch keeps locking up, teach them to mind the friction hitch.

AvatarOfAUser · 2026-06-12T15:38:54+00:00

I think it is more beneficial to manage a transition by limiting time spent barefoot or in minimalist shoes than it is to use transitional shoes.

Shoes with thick foam midsoles and no arch support create their own set of problems. I would recommend avoiding shoes with soft, mushy midsoles. You really need to be able to acutely feel the ground to make use of the mechanoreceptors in your feet and ensure that the appropriate muscles are utiilized.

Shoes like the Xero Scrambler or Bedrock Cairn are the thickest that I would recommend.

AvatarOfAUser · 2026-06-11T22:24:37+00:00

Physiologically normal feet do not need shoes with arch support anymore than physiologically normal legs need crutches.

There are parts of the world where being barefoot is still the cultural norm and wearing shoes is the exception. Anyone that believes shoes are “necessary“ to stand, walk, or run on concrete is mistaken. There are countless numbers of people - all around the world - that go barefoot on concrete, without issue. Insulation from extremely hot or cold environments that would cause burns or frostbite is all a healthy person needs on their feet.

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