It’s still warm and I tend to create pretty sweaty shoes. Considering changing shoes from my special needs bag (and socks). Someone suggested I drill a few holes in the bottom to allow sweat to squeeze out and they got that tip from watching a few pros.
I guess it’s feasible and seems to pass the logic test.
Open to to any sound suggestions that you have actually tried. I have ideas. Last year, I stayed in same pair of socks and shoes (same race - Redman) and it turned out fine. Just looking for a better plan.
thx
A lot has to do with the midsole material. My Altras become heavy sponges after about 10 miles (squish every step), while my Adidas Boost don’t absorb much/any water.
Holes do help (used to have a pair of Nike Kukinis that were made with lots of midsole drainage). They also get rocks stuck in them if you run trails.
There are quite a few shoes on the market that already have holes…so if one of those shoes fits your feet, you are good to go. I believe Saucony has a few shoes that have holes but I’m not certain.
I run in 34+degree heat and humidity and so I certainly know where you are coming from. I find my Asics Tartherzeal 3 shoes do not become noticeably heavier as they get squishy. For me, the most important factor is the socks and avoiding blisters; for this, balega hidden dry socks have been a revelation. Somedays…when out running alone at a strong pace for 25km or so…the squishy rhythm begins to sound nice to me!
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Most of the shoes have drain holes
Most of the shoes have “sock-like” uppers and are intended to be worn sock less.
Let the “fluids” out, ditch the socks.
All the ones that read: ZOOT on the side instead of the new “Z” have drain holes.
The TT is my favorite. It’s a neutral trainer.
The tempo is the stability trainer
The Kaiwe is the racing flat-ish.
I drilled holes in a pair of Kinvara 5’s. Its’ helped a lot.
I decided to take a risk and run my next IM in my A6 race flats. I use them for 70.3, but definietly light on cushion. But they drain very well, and I’m hoping the light weight keeps my run mechanics functioning better a little longer and offsets the reduced cush.
I might put my older pair of Hokas in special needs.
I raced a 70.3 in my hoka cliftons (v1) last weekend and was feeling a lot of squish/slosh. Anyone else have that experience? Trying to figure out if it was the socks or the shoes.
I drilled my Cliftons which made a significant improvement in the squish factor. The problem wasn’t eliminated, just more tolerable. I have to wear socks with the Cliftons.
I put 6 or 7 holes between the lugs. I started with 1/8" and now I’m up to 1/4" on my cliftons. I’m not sure what this will do to the longevity of the shoe, but running for hours with squishy shoes is maddening. I have ~100 miles on them post drilling and they look fine so far.
Thanks all…good remedies and details. I do need to upgrade my socks, but with a marathon to run, after…well we all want the best for what will not be ‘ideal conditions’ no matter the weather.
