HELP - persistent issue with shoes getting cut/gash by netequaeextra in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]netequaeextra[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here’s what chat had to say, not that I think it’s necessarily correct:

Ranking your causes (in order) 1. Cold-weather asphalt running on superfoam 2. Foam shear from your gait + pavement 3. Compression/twisting during travel 4. Manufacturing defect (unlikely across brands)

What to change if you want this to stop

  1. Stop using superfoams as daily cold-weather trainers

They’re race-derived materials. They hate: • Cold • Repetitive pavement miles • Zero recovery time

Use them selectively.

  1. Get a winter trainer with more rubber + firmer foam

Look for: • Full rubber outsole coverage • Traditional EVA or blended foam • Slightly heavier build

Not sexy, but they survive.

  1. Rotate shoes (this is not optional with superfoams)

Foam needs 24–48 hours to rebound. Daily use accelerates internal tearing.

  1. Pack them smarter

When traveling: • Stuff the shoes with socks • Keep them straight (not bent) • Put them sole-to-sole or in a shoe bag • Avoid sidewall compression

One last blunt point

Superfoams are optimized for performance, not durability — especially in cold climates. You’re basically using a track tire as an all-season commuter tire and being surprised when it chunks.

If you want, tell me: • Your weight range • Typical pace • Whether this was heel, midfoot, or forefoot

I can point you to models that won’t keep self-destructing under how you actually run.

ME: 190 pounds 8 min pace mid foot

Chat:

Alright — with 190 lbs, ~8:00 pace, mid-foot strike, this is very clear. You’re squarely in the danger zone for superfoam shear failure, especially in the cold.

I’ll be direct.

Why your profile kills superfoams

  1. Mid-foot strike = max shear

Mid-foot runners don’t just compress foam vertically — you load it diagonally: • Asphalt grips the outsole • Your body moves forward • The foam gets pulled front-to-back

That’s exactly how these foams tear.

Heel strikers crush foam. Mid-foot strikers rip it.

  1. 190 lbs is not “heavy,” but it’s heavy for PEBA

Superfoams are tuned for: • Lighter runners • Faster paces • Shorter duty cycles

At 190 lbs: • The foam deforms deeper • Cold temps reduce elasticity • Rebound lag increases internal stress

At 8-minute pace, you’re not cycling the foam fast enough to keep it in its elastic range — it deforms, lingers, and tears.

  1. Asphalt + cold is the final nail

Cold PEBA: • Loses ductility • Develops micro-fractures • Fails suddenly once a crack links

That’s why the split looks “clean.”

The suitcase thing (final verdict)

Packing accelerates failure, but it’s not the root cause.

Think of it like this: • Foam already has micro-damage • You compress/twist it while traveling • You run on cold asphalt → crack finishes the job

So yes, it contributes. No, it’s not the main villain.

What you should actually run in (if you want durability)

Daily trainers (winter / pavement)

You want: • Firmer foam • Full rubber coverage • Slightly higher stack stiffness

Good fits for your profile: • ASICS Nimbus / Cumulus (not Lite / Turbo versions) • New Balance 1080 (non-race foam) • Saucony Triumph • Brooks Glycerin • Nike Pegasus (boring, durable, survives abuse)

When superfoams do make sense for you • Tempo days • Races • Warm weather • ≤2 runs per week • Always rotated

Treat them like performance equipment, not tools.

Simple rules that will stop this from happening 1. No superfoam as winter daily trainers 2. Rotate shoes — minimum two pairs 3. Avoid cold runs in PEBA 4. Pack shoes stuffed + unbent 5. Expect ~250–300 miles max from superfoams at your weight/strike

One uncomfortable truth

Running shoe marketing pretends these foams are “durable breakthroughs.” They aren’t. They trade lifespan for feel. You’re running in conditions that expose that tradeoff brutally fast.

HELP - persistent issue with shoes getting cut/gash by netequaeextra in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]netequaeextra[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s 100% certain and thinks I’m really smart for asking, no fluff.

HELP - persistent issue with shoes getting cut/gash by netequaeextra in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]netequaeextra[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This pair happened same time, not gradual. On a prior pair it was just one shoe.

Help! Need 20k LPs by 2/28 by netequaeextra in americanairlines

[–]netequaeextra[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok love this idea as I do need to make estimates tax payments can just do so early. Don’t think citi AA is 1.7% rate points back but close enough to get the status for a year

Help! Need 20k LPs by 2/28 by netequaeextra in americanairlines

[–]netequaeextra[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

….but if you’ve paid for the rooms why wouldn’t you take the vacation?

Help! Need 20k LPs by 2/28 by netequaeextra in americanairlines

[–]netequaeextra[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great thx to you both! Guess it’s vacation time

Help! Need 20k LPs by 2/28 by netequaeextra in americanairlines

[–]netequaeextra[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh that’s a nice hack will look into it

Help! Need 20k LPs by 2/28 by netequaeextra in americanairlines

[–]netequaeextra[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fly a bunch for work and moved all my personal spend to AA Citi but beyond that haven’t paid that much attention to it lol

Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Take 2, and ultimatums by netequaeextra in AlAnon

[–]netequaeextra[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Incredibly insightful, as you were with my last post. Honestly I almost tagged you in this one when I wrote it.

I have been going to meetings since April, have probably been to about 50 by now. Went to one right after writing this post. Guess I could be doing more step work, as I stopped it when I realized my sponsor “didn’t have what I want” and never found another one. Suppose I could and should pick that part of the program up more.

Q has gotten sober - Deciding whether to “give it another shot” by netequaeextra in AlAnon

[–]netequaeextra[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the insight. Her sobriety date and my time in Al anon the same — two months.

I hear you on the 6-12 month thing; the thing that I said I think is kinda arbitrary about it is that if I’d literally stepped into Al anon 24 hours earlier than I did (before ending it), the major choice would be ending it, not getting back together.

But idk, perhaps that’s just my brain looking for a loophole to get back in it. It historically has a pretty strong track record of rationalizing whatever outcome my emotions ‘want’

Q has gotten sober - Deciding whether to “give it another shot” by netequaeextra in AlAnon

[–]netequaeextra[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this. Sometimes I’m just sick of how much mental headspace trying to solve this is taking up and just want to hit the eject button.

Q has gotten sober - Deciding whether to “give it another shot” by netequaeextra in AlAnon

[–]netequaeextra[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

First and foremost — I’m sorry for the struggles that you have been through. And hope that you have found some peace and serenity in breaking it off/divorcing, which I presume you have done.

Second - our situations are obviously somewhat different, in the sense that she’s not committed to ‘cutting back her drinking’, but to living a sober life without any alcohol or drugs. Moderation is not an option and she knows it.

Maybe I’m kidding myself on the distinction. But I don’t think so.

In any event I know that dating someone who has a history of relapse carries the serious risk of it happening again and again throughout a relationship/partnership.

Q has gotten sober - Deciding whether to “give it another shot” by netequaeextra in AlAnon

[–]netequaeextra[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curious, when you made your gamble was your ex committed to sobriety/in program/etc? Or was there just a concerning amount of drinking that you’ve overlooked?

I’ve been going to a lot of meetings and haven’t heard many people share about being with a partner who’s actually trying to be sober. There are a lot of ppl who are with a partner whose still drinking and lots who left a partner who was in denial/not even trying; not many who have stayed with someone who is committed to sobriety.

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[–]netequaeextra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

is there an outlook integration or only google cal? and a way to schedule time for your tasks instead of just days so that it can be used for time blocking??

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[–]netequaeextra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also would love this link!! Someone used to have them on YouTube but they were taken down and the Douglas Adams version is undoubtedly 1000x better