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May 4, 2013 at 9:39 am #1302518May 4, 2013 at 9:46 am #1983114
I don't have a crystal ball, but I'll guess no size 15s.
May 4, 2013 at 10:19 am #1983116These were originally Stem Shoes, for some reason they changed names. I believe there are reviews floating around under the old brand name.
May 4, 2013 at 1:37 pm #1983172I have had a pair for about six months and absolutely love them. Just remember to take out the stupid optional insole. I use them for day to day wear and short hikes, when it is too cold for sandals. They are about to bring out a boot.
May 4, 2013 at 3:16 pm #1983196Not impressed by the tread on the sole. Wonder what the rubber is like?
Otherwise – out of any of a hundred different Asian shoes factories. Nothing new.
Cheers
May 4, 2013 at 4:13 pm #1983205Not impressed by the tread on the sole. Wonder what the rubber is like?
Tread is not great. No good for wet conditions. Rubber is hard wearing.
Nothing new? Maybe not, but they cover all the bases for a good minimalist shoe.
– Zero drop.
– 424 g for a pair.
– very natural foot shaped last. Best I have found outside the Conker shoes I have been wearing since the early 1980s.
– Sole is completely flexible along its whole length and width.
– Look reasonably stylish.
– Hard wearing and long lasting (so far).Best for day to day wear or dry weather hiking for people who like a very minimal shoe.
May 5, 2013 at 11:01 am #1983404"very natural foot shaped last. Best I have found outside the Conker shoes I have been wearing since the early 1980s."
I just purchased a pare of Merrell Access 2 Barefoot shoes from REI. They also cover all the bases for a good minimalist shoe The pair weighs 380 g.
Merrell has an entire category of "barefoot" shoes, all with zero heel drop. The tread of the Access 2 is not good for wet trail use however they have different treads on other barefoot shoe. I have been wearing the Access 2 for about 4 weeks now at work and during my weekend exercise walks (with 20 lb backpack about 20 miles so far))in the local parks and so far there has been no significant wear on the sol.
IN my case I need zero drop soles due to chronic arch and heal issues and the Merrel appears to be a good choice for my day to day needs. I am still looking for a good barefoot class hiking boot The Merrell Barefoot shoes are worth looking into.
May 5, 2013 at 2:03 pm #1983466I just purchased a pare of Merrell Access 2 Barefoot shoes from REI. They also cover all the bases for a good minimalist shoe The pair weighs 380 g.
Well done you – just kidiing:). I realise there's lots and lots of options out there now. I was just saying these are the best I had found AND worn. When I got them there were very few barefoot shoes for me to look at here in New Zealand and I had to get the Lems mail order. I was also looking for something without the "electric spaceman" look favoured by most of the running companies.
We have some of the Merrell and New Balance range available in New Zealand now. However, they are pretty pricey (USD 169 for the Access 2s), so even with shipping costs the Lems are still good value for me.
I use Inov-8 295s for backpacking trips and can't see myself going much more minimal than that at the moment for the conditions I hike in.
Oct 10, 2013 at 4:11 pm #2032883Anyone have any experience with their Boulder boots? http://www.lemsshoes.com/Mens-Boulder-Boot-Brown_p_87.html
Oct 10, 2013 at 5:03 pm #2032903Not sure if you have seen this?
Oct 10, 2013 at 10:42 pm #2033014Yep, found that review after I posted. I also use 295s, just looking for something a little more sturdy and minimal with a wide toe box for trail maintenance.
Oct 11, 2013 at 12:35 am #2033034They are fashion boots. Cotton lined.
Oct 11, 2013 at 8:20 pm #2033322AnonymousInactive" I was also looking for something without the "electric spaceman" look favoured by most of the running companies."
What, you don't want to look like Bowie in space…? (cue my favorite New Zealanders)
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