Does anyone know which trail shoes are okay to run sockless in…other then Merrell or Vibram or those stupid Fila things with the missing toe?
This seems like a good idea for Tough Mudder as running in soaked socks is not fun. I’d also settle for arguments to wear socks. I never have any problems with my Zoots when I sweat a lot.
I would prefer to not to waste too much time building up callouses in shoes that aren’t designed to be worn sockless.
Side note…As much as I don’t like the Fila’s, it’s a brilliant way to get around a patent.
I’ve got a few pairs of Inov-8 trail shoes and the F-lite 230s are the best sockless trail shoe I’ve found. The 195 is okay if you want a lighter shoe, but not quite as good as the 230.
I find Zoot shoes to be great for running sock less in. And they have a new trail running shoe out this year. I haven’t tried it, but wouldn’t hesitate given my personal success with their other shoes.
I did TM in Mizuno Wave Ascends with socks and had no problem. I did put duct tape over the shoes (over the laces) to help keep them on.
That and rugby shorts was pretty much perfect attire for that race.