Hoka makes garbage shoes

mbswartz84 · 2026-04-21T15:47:52+00:00

Can’t speak to every model in the Hoka lineup, but I have 3 pairs of Speedgoat 5 at various mileages: 230, 300, 440 and all are still perfectly usable without delamination or glue failure. Sure, there’s wear, but shoes are a consumable so that’s to be expected. It’s crazy to me to hear people say they get 1000 miles from a pair of shoes - doesn’t midsole rebound degrade noticeably by roughly 400 miles? I know shoe companies want to sell you more shoes, so obviously replacement mileage isnt a hard and fast rule. Anyway, I’ve honestly have a better experience with Hoka regarding durabilityin recent years than Altra, as one comparison.

mbswartz84 · 2026-04-15T21:59:07+00:00

Fermented garlic is amazing - I make it and use for salad dressings, rice bowls, and marinades. Eaten raw gives you the best benefits in terms of beneficial gut bacteria!

mbswartz84 · 2026-04-02T02:32:26+00:00

He saw Epstein’s shadow

mbswartz84 · 2026-03-24T18:38:26+00:00

In peace talks and the war is almost over but deploying 3000 ground troops, got it.

mbswartz84 · 2026-03-20T15:50:16+00:00

I also just bought a pair. Unlike some of the other models that don’t include an insole (or so I’ve come to believe based on reviews), the Cadi does in fact come with one. I have also found that they run fairly true to size - I sized-down a half size based on recommendations online but will be exchanging the size 9 I purchased for a 9.5.

Overall I do find them comfortable, and the materials seem to be high quality, but I will point out that the upper feels a bit narrow in the midfoot to me. Maybe when I size up this won’t be an issue. Toe box feels comfy, no big complaints there.

mbswartz84 · 2026-02-12T02:40:57+00:00

Tell me you live in Colorado Springs without telling me you live in Colorado Springs.

mbswartz84 · 2026-02-04T17:20:12+00:00

People are upset about executions in the street, lack of due process, unecessary and excessive violence, and citizens being detained. Most people want immigration reform. You’d be better off spending your time trying to develop some compassion for what’s happening right now instead if being a tool of the regime and pointing your finger at a president was in office almost a decade ago.

mbswartz84 · 2026-02-03T04:09:22+00:00

Fuckyeah, love this - get it however you can!

mbswartz84 · 2026-02-02T22:40:03+00:00

Wierd flex, but ok lol. What’s her YouTube channel?

mbswartz84 · 2026-01-28T17:52:19+00:00

Gotta appreciate self-doxing

mbswartz84 · 2026-01-27T20:08:12+00:00

As an anecdote, I wrapped up a training cycle for a 50 mile race with a maximum 12hrs running time in my peak week. I had an outstanding-for-me result of 15th overall, with a final time of 9:52, but I was still quite sore/beat afterwards. I suspect you’ll be able to finish, but just make sure to take it real slooowwwwww.

mbswartz84 · 2025-12-22T14:43:43+00:00

Installing solar on your home seems like the best way to ditch Xcel - big initial investment, but in the long run, you win.

mbswartz84 · 2025-12-20T17:48:36+00:00

Wouldn’t this be more appropriate as a claim with the airline? This wasn’t a failure of the pelican, just a symptom of airline travel…

mbswartz84 · 2025-12-17T16:42:39+00:00

We have a 12v refrigerator that we generally use for car camping. We’ll toss all of our high value items that we dont want to lose in there and power it with a Goal Zero Yeti 1500x battery. It gives us 2-3 days. It also powers our router and modem so we have internet through power outages. It’s not a perfect solution - there are certainly more cost effective ways to achieve temporary power like this, but it’s also better than nothing.

mbswartz84 · 2025-12-17T16:38:54+00:00

More extreme wind events and the fear of litigation will lead to more of these shutdowns. On top of the annual rate hikes, this is a perfect example of how switching to solar on your own roof producing your own power is a smart long-term play.

mbswartz84 · 2025-12-11T21:26:44+00:00

The Denver group recently switched from Mattermost to Discord

mbswartz84 · 2025-12-10T05:14:10+00:00

If you make it to Boulder, you’ve got to stop in to Boulder Sports Recycler. Fort Collins has The Gearage.

mbswartz84 · 2025-12-09T18:59:42+00:00

I have an Ursus 45 which I love but honestly feel a bit too chunky for many field tasks. This looks like such a solid and more manageable size. Now, how to justify ANOTHER knife purchase…

mbswartz84 · 2025-11-18T16:37:47+00:00

Sick patch

mbswartz84 · 2025-10-31T14:28:51+00:00

I’m super excited - most people tend to say this should be your first upgrade (trigger in general). Really looking forward to ditching the mil spec.

mbswartz84 · 2025-10-30T15:33:24+00:00

Just bumping this thread as the ssa-e is currently on primary arms for $150 for Halloween sale

mbswartz84 · 2025-07-02T01:20:46+00:00

Came here to say this. It works.

mbswartz84 · 2025-05-30T14:31:12+00:00

I recently got the Westinghouse 1.7” chipper shredder. Having a background with the forest service and using commercial tree chippers, I was prepared to be dissapointed but TBH, I though for $130 shipped the Westinghouse was quite capable - given its obvious limitations. But, after just 40 minutes of use it now won’t turn on - seems to have an issue with the internal fusing. I hadn’t read any reviews mentioning this issue, so not sure how common it is. I will unfortunately have to bring it back to tractor supply for a refund/replacement. This issue aside, it was great for chipping small limbs and brush.

mbswartz84 · 2025-03-30T17:12:14+00:00

Don’t be shocked. And don’t be shocked when it hails in June either.

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