I just got a pair of Lems Nine2Fives and have only wore them three times; they're great. My feet love them.Originally Posted by Le Français
They do look (very) slightly like clown shoes, though; enough that my daughter gave me a snort the first time she saw them.
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I liked the cheap Saguaros I got from Amazon enough to splurge for a pair of Xeros... The Xeros are solid, comfortable and look more like a normal sneaker, but, the Saguaros are just so much more comfortable... I wish Saguaro made a version that looks less like I only shop for groceries at the co-op and never use deodorant.
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Based on your recommendation, I've been wearing a pair of Saguaros as my "inside shoes" (as opposed to slippers or moccasins or some other "slip-on" shoe), for the last year, just to see if I could get used to them. I like them so much, I just ordered a pair to wear as "outside" shoes.I liked the cheap Saguaros I got from Amazon enough to splurge for a pair of Xeros... The Xeros are solid, comfortable and look more like a normal sneaker, but, the Saguaros are just so much more comfortable... I wish Saguaro made a version that looks less like I only shop for groceries at the co-op and never use deodorant.
"The victor is not victorious if the vanquished does not consider himself so."
― Ennius
I noticed the same thing about my Nine2Fives. Seemed worse in the black version than in the brown version.
For anyone in need of dress minimalist shoes, I absolutely LOVE the Birchbury Brenstons. They look a lot more normal and are amazingly comfortable.
Glad I opened this thread, and saw the info about zero drop dress shoes. I greatly prefer shoes with little, or no drop.
A brand I didn't see mentioned is Inov-8. My workout shoes are their F-lite 235 v3, and 245 shoes. Those have a 4mm and 3mm drop respectively, but they also have a 210, that is a zero drop.
For USPSA, I recently picked up a pair of their Trailtalon 235 v3s, that have 3mm drop. I hoping to find a sale on the X-Talon on G210s.
They are pricey, but you can often find deep discounts on their website, or Amazon, especially if you're not picky about the color(s) of the shoes..
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Still chuckling about this, days later, every time I wear mine.I wish Saguaro made a version that looks less like I only shop for groceries at the co-op and never use deodorant.
"The victor is not victorious if the vanquished does not consider himself so."
― Ennius
I really like Innov-8 but the last 2 pairs I bought seemed to lose their support in just3-4 months. That’s a big deal at those prices. How has durability been for you?
Durability is fine for me. My F-lite 235 v3s have been used for workouts 4-5 days a week, for the last three years. I do everything, except barbell squats, in those shoes. I just bought the 245s 2 months ago, so I don't know how they will hold up over time. I also bought another pair of 235s, so I'll probably use the old workout shoes for casual wear, and put the new ones into the workout rotation.
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"Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here I am. Send me." - Isaiah 6:8
I have these WHITIN shoes. My first minimalist shoes. Suspiciously similar to those Saguaros.
WHITIN Men's Minimalist Trail Runner | Wide Toe Box | Barefoot Inspired https://a.co/d/igRYxjz
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Suspiciously similar.
"The victor is not victorious if the vanquished does not consider himself so."
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