Categories2014, New Balance, New Shoes, Tough Mudder, Ultimate Direction, Vibram FiveFingers by

CQOTW5: The KMD Sport for Tough Mudder, or Something Else?

Customer Question of the Week

Every week we get plenty of questions from customers. So many in fact, that we have decided to dedicate a blog post every-so-often to our favourite customer questions, which we have abbreviated to ‘CQOTW’. So, without further ado, here is our latest CQOTW:

I recently can a Tough Mudder in my KMD Sport. They had enough grip, but let in a lot of debris. Which Vibram FiveFingers would you recommend for tackling mud obstacle races?

Its been very busy for us this week, we’ve recently taken delivery of new stock, including New Balance and Ultimate Direction, as quite coincidentally, we are ‘re-strategising’ to target trail runners and obstacle runners!
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New Balance Minimus: Zero Drop. Perfect for trail running
The KMD Sport is best in the gym, indoor training, and tarmac running. I am really surprised you found them to have adequate grip on your Tough Mudder.
The KMD Sport LS. Typically designed for the gym
The KMD Sport LS. Typically designed for the gym
For mud/obstacle use, the stand-out style is the Spyridon MR. The MR stands for Mud Runner and was designed for muddy events. I can’t comment from personal experience, as the Spyridon has always been one of those shoes that has never quite agreed with me, but our customers love that shoe.
The Spyridon MR. Vibram's offering for muddy events
The Spyridon MR. Vibram’s offering for muddy events
The other option (and a personal favourite of mine) is the Trek Sport. The tread is actually deeper than the Spyridon MR, so it provides better traction on the trails. It is built on the KSO platform (which stands for Keep Stuff Out) so if you’re looking to keep the dirt out, this could be the one for you.
The Trek Sport: Black / Charcoal, for both men and women
The Trek Sport. Deep lugs provide grip and stability on the trail.
Further, keeping grit and debris out is never easy, especially when you’re swamping around in mud. However, from personal experience, a pair of toe socks combined with fastening your shoes up extra tight has always been the best solution for me.
Injinji Original Weight, No Show toe socks.
Injinji Original Weight, No Show toe socks.
Both the Spyridon MR and the Trek Sport are currently on offer. The Trek Sport is currently £40 off, but this price will be increased over the weekend. We also have an offer on a pair of Injinji toe socks (offer only applies to that particular pair), where you can pick up a pair for better than half price when you place an order with us.
Ultimate Direction's 'Jurek Endure'. Another piece of kit that will simplify your life on the trails
Ultimate Direction’s ‘Jurek Endure’. Another piece of kit that will simplify your life on the trails

The Vibram FiveFingers Glossary

If you want to read more about each style of Vibram FiveFingers. CLICK HERE to see our Vibram FiveFingers Glossary. 

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The Feetus.co.uk ‘Early December’ Sale

The Feetus Sale.

Christmas is round the corner, and if you’re reading this you’re probably looking for some new ‘barefoot’ or minimalist running shoes or accessories, either for yourself, or for somebody else. And we’ve been working hard to give you the best deals we possibly can.

This isn’t a ‘Black Friday’ or ‘Cyber Monday’ sale. We don’t like those corny, bullshit, American labels. Quite simply, this is The Feetus Sale. It is our first ‘proper’ sale, and we hope you like it.

The sale won’t last for ever. It might not even last ’til the end of the week, so you had better be quick! Enjoy! 

Things You Might Like to Know

When does the Sale start and finish?

The sale starts Monday 2 December, 2013. The sale won’t last long, but it will definitely run for a full 24-hours.

What offers are there?

Why should I buy from Feetus.co.uk?

  • Our customers love us. Check out our 5-star reviews on FreeIndex.
  • Free Delivery on orders over £50
  • Free Feetus.co.uk ‘Fappa’ (aka neck tube, snood, etc) on orders over £50.
    • IMPORTANT POINT: Due to the overwhelming number of orders we have had over the last three weeks, we have become desperately short of Fappas – and we will probably sell out this week – BUT – we have thousands more arriving within the next 7-14 days. We will still honour the free Fappa and send this out to you at a later date. 
  • We’re a small (but growing!), independent online retailer.
  • 100% secure. We accept payments using SagePay, PayPal, and Amazon Payment.

The product I want is: a) out of stock, b) not in my size, c) sold out

Don’t worry. We’ll do our very best to get it back for you in time for Christmas. Just ‘Contact us’ by email.

When will I receive my order?

All our advertised products are in stock. If you place your order before 1400 GMT, it will be despatched the same day.

Lead times vary depending on your chosen delivery method. If you need your order quick, we suggest you select Guaranteed Next Day Delivery. .

Anything Else?

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CategoriesNew Shoes, Vibram FiveFingers by

Sneak Preview: 2014 Looks Big, Soft, and Cushioned.

Sit tight FiveFingers fans. We have some news about Vibram FiveFingers – and we’re not sure what to make of it…

During this year’s Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City, running shoe manufacturers presented their new offerings for 2014. It appears that the consensus is that bigger is better in 2014.

The Rise (Literally… Pun Intended!) Of Hoka

You may have seen cushioned shoes rise in popularity over the last year or so – especially the rise of Hoka. With their huge rolling, ‘rockering’ soles offering maximum protection, they claim their oversized EVA midsoles ensures a more natural stride. Many of my ultra-running friends have tried Hoka – all with very mixed results.

Next year, Hoka seem to have set the standard, and running shoe manufacturers want to compete. But first up – here’s the new-for-2014 Hoke One One Conquest.

The HOKA One One Conquest
The HOKA One One Conquest

Altra: From Minimalist to Gigantic 

Many of you may have heard of Altra, a US-based running shoe manufacturer who coined the ‘Zero-Drop’ label. Initially, they seemed happy to jump on the minimalist bandwagon, offering shoes that were low in profile, whilst maintaining no difference in sole ‘stack’ from heel to toe.

Now, it appears Altra are shying away from the minimalist shoe, or at least, that’s where they are heading with their new model ‘The Olympus’. Maintaining the ‘zero-drop’ approach, the Olympus is a highly cushioned shoe with 32mm under both heel and toe.

The Altra Olympus
The Altra Olympus

Brooks and New Balance 

A lot of the other manufacturers seem to have gone for the deep, cushioned style. Here, Brooks’ Transcend claims to offer the softest ride of any other Brooks model.

Brooks Transcend
Brooks Transcend

New Balance have developed the Fresh Foam 980 – and to me, the way the sidewall of the sole slopes inward toward the bottom, makes it look a little too unbalanced. Watch those ankles.

New Balance Fresh Foam
New Balance Fresh Foam

And Vibram FiveFingers Present the Bikila EVO

Who would’ve thought? Vibram producing a ‘cushioned’ shoe… Never!?!?!

Well it seems the desire for cushioning has made its way to the champions of barefoot, the emblematic minimalist footwear makers Vibram. Introducing the Vibram FiveFingers Bikila EVO – Built on the ever-popular Bikila (LS), the EVO features a full-length foam midsole to soften your ride. [I thought they told us we didn’t need anything to soften the ride?]

The Vibram FiveFingers Bikila EVO
The Vibram FiveFingers Bikila EVO

Iguaneye

Little-known to many, Iguaneye are also releasing their men’s style later in 2013, and we think that Iguaneye’s super-minimalist sneakers will be a huge hit in 2014. Watch this space.

Iguaneye's super-minimalist sneakers: Bound for Glory in 2014
Iguaneye’s super-minimalist sneakers: Bound for Glory in 2014

CLICK HERE TO TAKE A LOOK AT THEIR FANTASTIC SHOE.

And finally, Vibram have another new model for 2014… one that I think many will find quite tasty. But we will save that for tomorrow.

…thanks to Jeff Dengate, editor from Runners World for the fantastic sneak-peak imagery.

 

CategoriesBarefootRunning, GU, Injinji, Inov-8, Marketing, Minimalist Running Shoes, New Balance, New Shoes, One Moment, Running Food, Socks, Torq, Vibram FiveFingers, VIVOBAREFOOT, Xero Shoes by

FEETUS IS ALIVE! (with 25% off for you!)

If you love the best barefoot and minimalist running shoes on the market – You will love Feetus.co.uk.

To celebrate the launch of our new online store http://feetus.co.uk we are giving YOU 25% off EVERYTHING (including: Vibram FiveFingers, VivoBarefoot, Merrell, Inov-8, New Balance, Xero Shoes, and much, much more!)

25% off Vibram FiveFingers, VivoBarefoot, Merrell, Inov-8, New Balance, Xero Shoes, O1M One Moment, Injinji socks, SportTape, GU, Torq, and more
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 This offer ends midnight 28-February-2013 and is open to everyone in the UK and EU