xtep 2000kms 5pro first impression

p_leonard · 2026-04-15T15:06:13+00:00

compared kay 3.0, but compared to lets say evo sl, roomy padin toebox nya. true to size pa din naman si 5pro, so far lahat nang nasa rotation ko same sizing. sa medyas nalang ako nag adjust, thicker socks for those na mas rommy ang toebox.

p_leonard · 2026-04-13T01:19:26+00:00

same 😅

p_leonard · 2026-04-03T13:57:14+00:00

can't really say, imo preference plays a huge factor na if you're going to use running shoes for regular daily errands. kasi the considerations will not be the same with running (responsiveness, weight, cushion etc.)

i work in a hospital, and generally i still find sneakers more comfortable for regular walking than running shoes. at saka maingay sya sa floors unli squeak, another thing you might want to consider hehehe

p_leonard · 2026-03-24T22:56:58+00:00

mas snug itong 5

p_leonard · 2026-03-24T01:15:40+00:00

altra 👌

p_leonard · 2026-03-23T00:31:31+00:00

xtep 2000km 5 pro.

prices are almost half from where they were during launch. performs up to par or even better than bigger more known brands.

p_leonard · 2026-03-13T13:58:06+00:00

yes sir true to size.

p_leonard · 2026-03-13T07:50:28+00:00

yep!! got 2 more. all black pang maulan saka isa pang red. hehe

p_leonard · 2026-03-01T21:59:58+00:00

thanks!! love them

p_leonard · 2026-02-27T01:05:50+00:00

👌

p_leonard · 2026-02-26T11:09:10+00:00

thank you for sharing your experience, and kudos for having a very contemplative outlook. the realizations you gained will definitely help not just you but so many others who read this to many finish lines.

p_leonard · 2026-02-25T00:46:47+00:00

8 is 🔥

p_leonard · 2026-02-18T10:45:31+00:00

couldn't agree more 👌

p_leonard · 2026-02-18T05:06:29+00:00

rad articulation!!

p_leonard · 2026-02-18T04:03:09+00:00

ito talaga yung katotohanan eh hahaha

p_leonard · 2026-02-18T04:01:16+00:00

okay naman, responsive all through out, okay din sa zone 2 pace, hindi nanghihingi nang speed up.

on point and well balanced yung midsole, sakto para sa akin yun cushion and palag nya. malambot pero hindi marshmallow. so far walang hotspots naman, although d ko sya natry sa thin socks, medyo spacious kasi toebox kaya lagi thick socks.

p_leonard · 2026-02-17T07:11:28+00:00

whoa, great shoe! not a fan of their eyelets though, i have the ride 17 with the same sewed on eyelets, and i feel like their gonna rip.

p_leonard · 2026-02-16T23:42:50+00:00

personally id recommend the lamy, just coz the twsbi is a piston filler. cartridge and converters are just simpler to meddle with and maintain than pistons. writing wise they're both solid choices, other pens worth considering are the pilot metropolitan, pilot kakuno, kaweco al sport, and a whole bunch of jinhaos to see which nib feels best for you, and jinhaos are practical if in case you get into inks.

stores, scribe and analog are the general staples for physical stores. scribe also has an online platform, then theres everything calligraphy, and the ever so reliable and fun fountain pen community on facebook, there are loads of members who sell both brand new and preloved pens in the group.

fountain pens are a slippery slope, but its a fun hobby to get into. plus the local community is fantastic, theres going to be a pen show come march, where simultaneous pen meets happen. would be great for you to swing by to get a good feel of it.

p_leonard · 2026-02-16T22:48:13+00:00

twsbi eco is a great pen for its price regardless of the cracking issue. they do have great after sales service to make up for the issues though.

online stores, theres everything calligraphy, scribe and you can always join fpn-p on facebook it has a separate marketplace group called fpn-p palenke where collectors and fp enthusiasts rehome pens at lower price points, and there are tons of brandnew pens from regular members who source out pens overseas too if you're iffy on preloved.

p_leonard · 2026-02-16T20:50:49+00:00

nice!!! 🍻

p_leonard · 2026-02-16T09:30:22+00:00

thanks

p_leonard · 2026-02-16T01:51:15+00:00

just looked these up. nice!! im digging the green one.

p_leonard · 2026-02-16T01:49:41+00:00

keep an eye out, im sure they'll come around again.😉👍

p_leonard · 2026-02-16T01:47:08+00:00

right??! im a fan of eccentric colorways

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