recommendations for modding my shoes.

David Morawski · Post by **David Morawski** » 09 Mar 2006 17:48

Those shoes look really good! Definitely put some silicone in the instep, and they'll be choice as all hell.

Be sure to show us the finished product.

Wasabi · Post by **Wasabi** » 09 Mar 2006 17:58

They look pretty heavy. And I don't think silicone caulking will do much for these shoes except for adding a rail. They look like they could use it with the curvish instep.

Maybe trim a bit off the tongue so you can get a tighter fit. Then lace them tight so you don't twist your ankle and such.

Still recommend Lavers.

nhancakes · Post by **nhancakes** » 09 Mar 2006 18:14

These are lightest shoes I have. They're meant for cross training so how much heavier could they be compared to lavers?

Yeah, the way I lace them they are nice and snug.

jake · Post by **jake** » 09 Mar 2006 20:07

they are actually looking pretty nice nhan.

Xain · Post by **Xain** » 09 Mar 2006 20:41

Wasabi wrote:Lavers make for good running shoes. I use them for running to class each and every day, and haven't experienced problems yet. .

they're good running shoes... as long as your not running for very long. I mean, you can run in them and all, but going running in them isn't so hot. I've never done more than a couple miles in them, and even for that they just don't offer the right kind of support.

jake · Post by **jake** » 09 Mar 2006 22:30

cant say ive ever ran in my lavers but i wouldnt think they would be great for running.

Wasabi · Post by **Wasabi** » 10 Mar 2006 07:36

Xain wrote:they're good running shoes... as long as your not running for very long. I mean, you can run in them and all, but going running in them isn't so hot. I've never done more than a couple miles in them, and even for that they just don't offer the right kind of support.

You're right. I guess I'm speaking on behalf of my Lavers with the sole pretty broken in, and Spencos insoles. It doesn't provide the basic design that a usual running shoe would have.

nhancakes · Post by **nhancakes** » 12 Mar 2006 13:49

Haven't gotten my hands on any silicon yet, but I found some silver sharpies and just started coloring.

mc · Post by mc » 13 Mar 2006 10:43

nhan, those shoes don't look too bad, especially with those mods. If you find yourself dropping your toes a lot and you find that frustrating, it might be time for lavers or climacool 1s. How are they going?

nhancakes · Post by **nhancakes** » 13 Mar 2006 17:09

My toes are pretty good. I can go do consecutive toe stalls from left to right. My ATW aren't too bad either.

I do want a second pair of shoes though. I just picked up my paycheck from a long time ago when I got laid off, but I forgot about. 45 dollars + 19 I have right now should be enough to get me a new pair. Maybe some lavers to satisfy some of the folks here.

Wasabi · Post by **Wasabi** » 14 Mar 2006 07:51

The shoes you have on right now seem to have a pretty hefty toe, so maybe Climacool 1s might be awesome for your shred style. I'd take up on Matt's offer ot get those shoes.