Shoe thread...go ahead, tell me how lame I am already!

[discdoh]

All of the other shoe threads have shriveled up and died. I can't post my question on them, so here we go...

Does anyone have some input on the Vasque Transistor FS shoes? http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-VASQUE-MENS-TRANSISTOR-TRAIL-RUN-SHOE-S11-/370530407570?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&var=&hash=item5645555492They seem to get a mixed bag of reviews online (mostly 4 & 5 star however). I am most concerned with how well they will hold up over time. I don't forehand, so toe drag is not an issue and I am generally pretty light on my feet.

What is your favorite trail running shoe? Gore-Tex is not necessary, as I already have my wet weather shoes covered. Looking for something light and ultra breathable. Most Merrells are too clunky to fit this description...

 

[Lewis]

I've never worn Vasque, but I hear they're a good brand. I myself wear the Merrell Moab, which comes in a "ventilator" model that breathes very well. As far as I've seen, the Merrell Moab is the most popular shoe on the dg course.

REI sells all of the most popular brands of shoes among disc golfers (not sure about that particular model of Vasque), and is a really good place to shop for shoes. Also the staff is usually knowledgeable about what they're selling.

 

[Lewis]

Looks like they're on sale at reioutlet.com.

http://www.rei.com/product/831788/vasque-transistor-fs-trail-running-shoes-mens-2011-closeout

 

[DanoE5]

shoes

Montrail Mountain Masochist...

http://www.montrail.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Montrail_US-Site/default/Home-Show

Mine have held up for a number of years and over 50 washes in the washing machine...


http://www.montrail.com/Men's-Mountain-Masochist™-II/GM2141,default,pd.html

click on the shoes and video goes over some of the nice things about the shoe...

 

[the_pwnerator]

I also use the moabs....most comfortable shoe I have ever worn.

 

[NOStheBOSS]

I really like my moabs. I got the waterproof version and have not been disappointed, even when it is hot and not wet. They have served me well even in 105 heat

 

[Phatredial]

These look pretty cool...

Gain a whole new perspective on the road ahead in the KEEN A86 TR athletic shoe. This sleek, water-resistant men's trail-running shoe has a breathable textile mesh upper and an asymmetrical lacing system for a glove-like fit that relieves pressure from common pressure points. An ultralight compression-molded polyurethane midsole and removable, high-rebound EVA insole deliver high-tech performance to every step. The lightweight, neutral KEEN A86 TR athletic shoe is finished with a lugged rubber sole that bites into a range of terrain

 

[MIKEB618]

Buy some VANS and call it good!

 

[plastic cannon]

Does anyone have experience with the keen tryon?

 

[Jensonian]

Try the North Face Single Track II's. http://www.zappos.com/the-north-face-mens-single-track-ii-tnf-black-tnf-red. Super light weight and breatheable with awesome soles. I use the Merrell Moab Gore Tex when it is wet and the North Face's when its hot.

 

[the Duff]

I wear the Merrel Chameleon HEX, but it looks like they only offer them in children's sizes now maybe. I'm really interested in the New Balance 1521. I need a real wide toe box and NB offers wide width, unlike Merrel. The HEX's I have are 1/2 size larger than I need to accomodate my fat toes.