The Second Run:

I set out to do 4 miles today.  I must note a few differences between this 4 mile run and my first 4 mile run.  For starters it was raining, so my feet (as well as the rest of my body) were soaking wet.  Additionally I opted to run with socks.  I did this to see if I there were any notable differences.

I have the KSO’s which mean that there is a neoprene sock that ‘keeps stuff out’.  This neoprene sock has a seam which ties in the main part of the shoe.  I make mention of this because at mile 3 I notices a slight irritation where the seam was.  Now it’s hard to say if the water caused this, the lack of socks or both but I did end of up with a slight blister on my left foot.  My right heal was still a little sore from the other day ( I believe to a fitting problem) but I really didn’t have any issues with it this morning.  I took me about a half mile to hit my stride and to work out the soreness in my lower legs.

Tomorrow I have a 5 mile run and saturday I have an 11 mile run.  I plan on running my 11 mile run with my Brooks.  I may let my (baby) blister  heal up prior to running in the Virbram’s again.  I want to objectively evaluate these shoes.  The only way to do this is to make sure my feet are ‘ship shape’ prior to each run.  Overall I still like the shoes.  I anticipate at least another week or so or running will be needed before I can call them ‘home’.

Look for more reviews in the coming week.

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