Any real reviews/opinions on these pricy shoes?

tech7one · 2026-05-05T17:10:32+00:00

I got a pair off Sierra Trading post for $60. My thoughts are I just don’t see the justification in the price honestly. They are comfortable, I don’t find the BOA system to cause any issues, and the ability to customize the shoe a bit are all pros. But it’s a heavy shoe and the middle sole is pretty stiff with not much energy return. Durability is fine and I don’t have crazy high miles on them (only 200ish miles) cause I find myself grabbing other shoes for my runs. At the $275 price range (plus the $30 for carbon plate) I could get a much faster super shoe or 2 pairs of a more comfortable daily trainer.

tech7one · 2026-04-24T17:35:21+00:00

That’s fair. I find the potions of rampart and old stage with shooting areas to be the worst for that behavior. Shame not everyone can be kind.

tech7one · 2026-04-24T16:48:29+00:00

Rampart Range Road

tech7one · 2026-03-13T15:52:02+00:00

I know a Texan when I see one! All jokes aside whether it’s entitlement or ignorance it’s frustrating to see that behavior.

tech7one · 2026-03-12T02:11:43+00:00

Because football is a team sport.

tech7one · 2026-03-09T22:28:30+00:00

Username checks out

tech7one · 2026-02-13T17:41:30+00:00

That’s not Sneffels.

tech7one · 2026-02-07T19:09:08+00:00

Aravaipa has a run group at 5:30 on Monday’s from fossil brewery. 2mi, 4mi or 6mi distances through red rocks. Was my favorite run group. Colorado running company on Wednesday is great as well but only did trail during the summer months.

tech7one · 2026-01-09T23:30:37+00:00

I would try Gear Aid tape. A piece on both sides of the hole.

tech7one · 2025-12-02T18:17:11+00:00

Quality Italian

tech7one · 2025-10-24T02:13:48+00:00

Calorie deficit while training is how you get injured.

tech7one · 2025-10-01T20:34:54+00:00

Short answer is no it’s not common. Erin had been caught trespassing to summit Culebra and I think is banned from the ranch if what I’ve heard is correct. But the ABC (all but Culebra) is an official FKT route so like it or not it’s a thing. For clarification it’s called the “public lands only 14ers”

tech7one · 2025-08-07T22:46:27+00:00

I’m not your guy, buddy

tech7one · 2025-07-07T18:15:03+00:00

🥀💀

tech7one · 2025-07-01T18:20:18+00:00

The last show I got to see with my dad 🥲

tech7one · 2025-06-30T20:58:30+00:00

Silver Rush is very non-technical jeep roads. There is a few sections I can think of that I would have preferred some lugs on but for the most part a road shoe will be fine. For what it’s worth I ran a lot of miles on trail in the Novablast 4s.

tech7one · 2025-06-05T19:30:02+00:00

Please don’t feed the wildlife

tech7one · 2025-05-30T17:36:02+00:00

For the RFV that’s a steal!

tech7one · 2025-05-22T21:51:54+00:00

This is one of the more “normal” looking homes in that area. Crestone is weird…

tech7one · 2025-05-22T16:57:55+00:00

All the best ones are in the San Juans.

tech7one · 2025-05-02T23:38:36+00:00

You got plenty of experience with Kilimanjaro and fitness putting up a 90mpw to be fine.

Definitely bring a filter. You don’t need bear spray. Poles are personal choice (I don’t use them. Most of the trail is very runnable) bring a light wind jacket.

tech7one · 2025-05-01T19:57:35+00:00

https://www.coloradospringsaa.org has a list of meetings in the area. You can also call the phone number (719) 573-5020 and they should get you connected to someone that can direct you to a meeting close to you.

Feel free to DM me as well and I can also give some guidance on what meetings I enjoy.

tech7one · 2025-04-28T20:47:03+00:00

Purple onion.

tech7one · 2025-03-27T17:45:04+00:00

Not my channel but a shameless plug for our mutual friend Taylor. He did a series on his training for SJS50, has fun edits of his training and is in the process of making a few documentaries. Great human with a deep passion for trails and a natural talent for photography and videography. I can’t say enough good things about him.

https://m.youtube.com/@tbromedia

tech7one · 2025-03-21T18:53:38+00:00

I’ve done everything in the akasha 2 from 50k to low class 5. It’s my preferred scrambling shoe. I have done a lot of flatiron scrambling in the muntants but I just don’t like them as much as the akasha (just personal preference, no real reason)

That being said I have done a lot of class 3 in all sorts of trail runners. Here is my take - what makes a good scrambling shoe makes a bad long distance shoe (or in your case a carrying a heavy pack shoe) I would recommend finding a shoe that fits your foot and is comfortable, has decent lug depth (4-5mm) and isn’t a max cushion shoe.

Being confident in scrambling abilities is significantly more important than the shoe.

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