That’s awesome thank you very much for letting me know! I love trail running! It’s so good to get out in nature and run. Feels so right on so many levels doesn’t it - enjoy 😁🏃🌳👍
HELLOOOOO ASH!! Great to see you posting. I'm a huge fan of the Trail Glove and Vapor Glove. Outstanding trail shoe, and racing shoe! Late in the season (like now) when our trails are the most hard packed, and the rocks are everywhere, we run in the Merrell's or our other favorite, the New Balance Minimus 10v1 (we get original pairs off ebay). As far as distance runs goes: I just ran 2 Rim2Rims at the Grand Canyon. One in mid-August, with my daughter. It was 24mi, and we ran it in FF's. I returned on Oct. 8th and ran it solo, at speed, and that was 26.3ish because I ran it from the North Rim Lodge. I ran it in FF's as well. To me, the Vivo's are too heavy, and too thick, for running. I wear them 9hrs a day on concrete floors, standing at work, and I think they'd make a great backpacking or hiking shoe, but for me, there are better, much lighter, running shoe choices. This just my personal opinion, for what I like in a minimalist/barefoot style shoe. All the best to you and your family!
Hey Todd good to hear from you my friend. Two Rim2rims the heat must have been insane in August! And the decent and accent of elevation crazy! I love running in the VFFs too, have you got the V-Trail? Or do you use the KSO or something else? I really liked the Vapor Gloves as they suit my skinny feet so well, however I do also like the way the VFF splay my toes to give that good stable foot area that is in contact with ground. A lot of it will also depends I suppose on the weather conditions next May. I’d be slipping all over the place in the Merrell VG if it’s raining on the day, or has been immediately leading up to the event, were as the Vivos and VFF V-Trail would have more grip for sure. Nice to hear from you mate, Jodie, myself and the girls are well. I hope you and your closest are all well too 😊👍
@@skinnylegsbarefootshoes These were my 9th and 10th R2R's, and I did have a pair of blue V-Trail 2.0's to try out. Liked them a lot. On the previous runs in the Canyon, I've always worn the Spyridon models. Kate usually wears the Trek Ascents. August is always a great time to run in the Canyon, and we've run all of our R2R then, except when I go back for a solo, always in Oct.
Thumbs-upped when you started giggling on the downhill. Cheered me up... :) Can't comment on ultra trail distance shoes, as I've only run barefoot on roads up to marathon distance, but I'd lean towards the Vivos. I have a pair of Vivo Tracker Decon low FG2's that I save for the rare trail runs around here (NYC)
Thanks Jason, I had a great run on this one - so much fun. I do like Vivos, the Deacon are a really nice looking shoe. My Primus Trail are also a good looker and have adequate grip for the ultra in May, just the weight is putting me off slightly, I’ll see nearer the time if the weather has been wet I’ll use them for the grip. If it’s dry I’ll probably wear these Merrell 👍
Hey Ash. Cracking video mate. Love the dance at the beginning 😁 Your enthusiasm for running really shines through. It sounds like we're doing an ultra in the same month 👍🏻 I'm using barefoot shoes very rarely now but one of your videos always makes me think about giving them another go. All the best mate 🏃♂️😎
Cheers Mark, yes we’ll both be doing Ultras in the same month by the looks of it 😁 I’m still enjoying the barefoot shoes, think I’d have to retrain my body to run in cushioned shoes. I’ve been watching some Ben Parkes videos and I see him running and it makes me think ‘oooooo just one pair of cushioned runners and I’ll run like him…’ 🤣🤣🤣. Hope you’re ok mate miss your videos? How’s the training going? I see you’re doing good via Strava
@@skinnylegsbarefootshoes I'm doing well mate, cheers. We're in the process of buying a house, and currently stopping with family so it's been too chaotic to do UA-cam stuff recently. Fingers crossed we'll be moving in before Christmas 🤞
Hi Ash 🙂Really enjoyable vid as always! I've tried a few different shoes for longer mixed terrain runs in the past, with mixed results! The clear winner for me has been the Vibram FiveFingers V-Alpha. I think it is supposed to bridge the gap in the FF's range between their V-Trail and the KSO Evo models and it works a treat. There's plenty underneath to provide protection from sharp stabby stuff while still getting great ground feel, and as for the grip on wet grass and mud....that's just bonkers! They gave me so much confidence to really crack on and have some fun. Keep up the great work on these awesome vids, mate
Hello! Thank you for the V-Alpha recommendation, I’ve seen those on websites lots of times and very much like the look of them, have normally scrolled past as I thought they were more a gym/exercise shoe rather than a running shoe. I’ll have a proper look at them now 😁 Thanks to for your kind words and support TJ I’m glad you enjoy the videos 👍
I started a 50k in xero masa train. I switched shoes only because the course was flooded in the shoes for saturated and I want to put something dry on but they did great.
Hi Todd thank you for the recommendation, I haven’t heard of the masa train from Xero, I’ll check them out. I do really like the look of the HFS too. All the best for 2023 👍
Hey Peter, it was such a fun run. Spent most of it fooling around 🤣 but still got a good run in too 😊 how’s things? Are you still enjoying your time at the running store? Nice to hear from you mate
@@skinnylegsbarefootshoes Those are the best kind of runs! I'm not bad thanks mate. The running shop is great. Super chilled. Good luck with your training. I'll look forward to your updates👍
@@PeterMRiley Glad all is good with you and you are enjoying your chilled out time at work, bit of a change from your last job I bet 😊 Thanks for checking out the video 😁👍
Been running in Vapor Gloves (v3/v4) for about 3 or 4 years now. Definitely my go-to running shoe. I try to do four 5k runs a week, at least. I run primarily pavement, but I have the Trail Gloves for the occasional dirt run and they hold up so well. I still haven't quite figured out how they absorb a fair amount of shock when there seems to be nothing there, but Merrell did well to make it happen. If I had to run a long distance marathon, I would trust my Trail Gloves to pull through. Great video Ash. Consider me subscribed.
Hey Julien thanks very much for subscribing very much appreciated 😁 and yes the Vapor Gloves are fantastic shoes to run in. They were my first venture into barefoot running shoes and I still compare every new shoe to them. You must like them running in them so much 😊 I’ve not tried the Trail Gloves, but did try some GTX model from Merrell a while ago. I really enjoy how minimal the VG are makes them such good fun to run in. I did a 10k run/race in them today and felt superb - video on my experience in them coming soon.
Well the whole idea behind barefoot running is to bring back the foot's natural ability to absorb shock so that's what you might possibly be feeling. The shoe should only give protection against scratches, cuts, etc, but the foot does the absorbing and propulsion part. People who wear modern cushioned running shoes lose that ability. See Dr. Mark Cucuzzella "train your springs". I'm sure he's not the only one out there but that's a great resource.
@@andreionisie168 Thanks so much, I haven’t heard of Mark so I’ll check him out. And yes the Vapor Glove are the most minimal running shoes I have, in terms out outsole and feedback. I have just bought a pair of sandals so might do a bit in them as the weather here warms up too 👍
@@andreionisie168 Thanks for the input. My legs have definitely gotten stronger over the years. I don't know if I could ever go back to a conventional running shoe.
Hey Dean, I love the Vapor Gloves for road running, they fit my foot shape really well and feel great. Also liking them on this trail run too - great fun! I tried some other Merrell’s I can’t remember exactly what they were GTX I think, but didn’t get on with them unfortunately. I might be running a whole lot more in the Vapor Gloves as I’ve just been notified I made the ballot for the London Marathon 2023 😁
@@skinnylegsbarefootshoes Congrats on the London ballot. I actually did my first ever standalone marathon recently, the Yorkshire Marathon. I ran in Hoka Rocket X, which although not barefoot are similar, very minimalist shoes. For training I've been using the trail gloves mostly, everyone's feet are different and they suit me.
@@deanb61 Congratulations on the stand-alone marathon, I remember from a while ago you commenting do half marathon in barefoot shoes, and I think you do triathlons too? It’s a different kind of running a road marathon, rather than trail running and alike. Was the Yorkshire marathon very hilly?
@@skinnylegsbarefootshoes yeah, mostly I'm a triathlete (well a cyclist really). I've done a few half's and one full distance (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, full marathon). The half's I used the vapour glove (3 then 4). The full I used the Hoka's. If I do any more halfs, it's a tossup between the Hoka's and the Trail Glove. The vapour gloves nowadays I mostly use on the treadmill. Yorkshire marathon isn't quite Lincolnshire, but it's fairly flat. There's a long drag about halfway through that just goes on forever (about 3 miles), but it's not very steep.
Oo I haven’t heard of the move glove - guest I won’t now if they are discontinued, which is a shame. Still liking these Vapor Gloves. I’ve a few pairs of barefoot running shoes and these have the best ground feel and flexibility of the lot 👌👍 think I’ll be using them for the 35 miler, unless something else comes up before May
@@skinnylegsbarefootshoes I think you can find odd pairs of the Move Glove on eBay and sites like that. In terms of "support" levels, the Move Glove sat right in between the Vapor Glove and the Trail Glove. I tried the old Trail Glove, and just couldn't do it, too much shoe for me, but the maybe new ones have improved and feel more like the Move Glove used to. Anywho, I'm going for a desert hundred miler later this year in the Vapor Gloves.
@@UndomesticatedWizardLoser Wow 100 miler in the desert - that’s amazing! Good luck with it! I bet the Vapor Gloves being so light will be a great help over that kind of distance. Wishing you all the best with your training and endeavour 😎💪🦶👌
Hey Ash. Loved the video as always mate. Unsure why I seemed to be unsubscribed from you…very bizarre that. So, have you officially signed up for shires & spires? If so, then I will also register. We always said we would run it together didn’t we 😊. Like Mark G, I have recently moved house and trying to settle into a totally new life style, hence my lack of videos. Great to see your smiley face out trail running again anyway mate. The influx of subs is definitely down to the channel name change😁
Hey Phil, yes I definitely need to get you a consultants fee for the name change input. This video had over 300 views in the first day! Never had that before 💯 and then you go and unsubscribe from me 🤣 Hope the house move all went well and you are settling in to your new home ok. I will be signing up to the Shires & Spires yes, but haven’t just yet. So yes I’ll be in a better place mentally this time and will be better able to keep up with you 👍 I also have a half Marathon in Feb and a full in April, might even try to squeeze a couple of 10k races in early next year too for good measure. Thanks for your comment as always mate wishing you well and hope you have a lovely Christmas time 👍
I ran the same Ultra last year in the Altra Superior and didn’t get on with them, this may have been a sizing issue though. I fancy trying in the barefoot style shoes as that’s all I’m wearing atm for running and casually too. I don’t know whether it is even possible for me to do the 35 miles in barefoot shoes but that’s the adventure 😊 plus I’ll be putting together a proper training plan 👍
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This is the video that made me realise trail running might actually be for me. Thank you!
That’s awesome thank you very much for letting me know! I love trail running! It’s so good to get out in nature and run. Feels so right on so many levels doesn’t it - enjoy 😁🏃🌳👍
HELLOOOOO ASH!! Great to see you posting. I'm a huge fan of the Trail Glove and Vapor Glove. Outstanding trail shoe, and racing shoe! Late in the season (like now) when our trails are the most hard packed, and the rocks are everywhere, we run in the Merrell's or our other favorite, the New Balance Minimus 10v1 (we get original pairs off ebay). As far as distance runs goes: I just ran 2 Rim2Rims at the Grand Canyon. One in mid-August, with my daughter. It was 24mi, and we ran it in FF's. I returned on Oct. 8th and ran it solo, at speed, and that was 26.3ish because I ran it from the North Rim Lodge. I ran it in FF's as well. To me, the Vivo's are too heavy, and too thick, for running. I wear them 9hrs a day on concrete floors, standing at work, and I think they'd make a great backpacking or hiking shoe, but for me, there are better, much lighter, running shoe choices. This just my personal opinion, for what I like in a minimalist/barefoot style shoe.
All the best to you and your family!
Hey Todd good to hear from you my friend. Two Rim2rims the heat must have been insane in August! And the decent and accent of elevation crazy! I love running in the VFFs too, have you got the V-Trail? Or do you use the KSO or something else?
I really liked the Vapor Gloves as they suit my skinny feet so well, however I do also like the way the VFF splay my toes to give that good stable foot area that is in contact with ground.
A lot of it will also depends I suppose on the weather conditions next May. I’d be slipping all over the place in the Merrell VG if it’s raining on the day, or has been immediately leading up to the event, were as the Vivos and VFF V-Trail would have more grip for sure.
Nice to hear from you mate, Jodie, myself and the girls are well. I hope you and your closest are all well too 😊👍
@@skinnylegsbarefootshoes These were my 9th and 10th R2R's, and I did have a pair of blue V-Trail 2.0's to try out. Liked them a lot. On the previous runs in the Canyon, I've always worn the Spyridon models. Kate usually wears the Trek Ascents.
August is always a great time to run in the Canyon, and we've run all of our R2R then, except when I go back for a solo, always in Oct.
@@austinado16 Wow you must love the heat 😁 do like the look of those V-Trail 2.0 they look similar to the V-Run with more of a deeper grip pattern 👍
Thumbs-upped when you started giggling on the downhill. Cheered me up... :)
Can't comment on ultra trail distance shoes, as I've only run barefoot on roads up to marathon distance, but I'd lean towards the Vivos. I have a pair of Vivo Tracker Decon low FG2's that I save for the rare trail runs around here (NYC)
Thanks Jason, I had a great run on this one - so much fun.
I do like Vivos, the Deacon are a really nice looking shoe. My Primus Trail are also a good looker and have adequate grip for the ultra in May, just the weight is putting me off slightly, I’ll see nearer the time if the weather has been wet I’ll use them for the grip. If it’s dry I’ll probably wear these Merrell 👍
Hey Ash. Cracking video mate. Love the dance at the beginning 😁 Your enthusiasm for running really shines through. It sounds like we're doing an ultra in the same month 👍🏻 I'm using barefoot shoes very rarely now but one of your videos always makes me think about giving them another go. All the best mate 🏃♂️😎
Cheers Mark, yes we’ll both be doing Ultras in the same month by the looks of it 😁 I’m still enjoying the barefoot shoes, think I’d have to retrain my body to run in cushioned shoes. I’ve been watching some Ben Parkes videos and I see him running and it makes me think ‘oooooo just one pair of cushioned runners and I’ll run like him…’ 🤣🤣🤣. Hope you’re ok mate miss your videos? How’s the training going? I see you’re doing good via Strava
@@skinnylegsbarefootshoes I'm doing well mate, cheers. We're in the process of buying a house, and currently stopping with family so it's been too chaotic to do UA-cam stuff recently. Fingers crossed we'll be moving in before Christmas 🤞
@@markg99 Good luck with the house buying mate 😊 Hope you are in for Christmas 👍
Hi Ash 🙂Really enjoyable vid as always! I've tried a few different shoes for longer mixed terrain runs in the past, with mixed results! The clear winner for me has been the Vibram FiveFingers V-Alpha. I think it is supposed to bridge the gap in the FF's range between their V-Trail and the KSO Evo models and it works a treat. There's plenty underneath to provide protection from sharp stabby stuff while still getting great ground feel, and as for the grip on wet grass and mud....that's just bonkers! They gave me so much confidence to really crack on and have some fun. Keep up the great work on these awesome vids, mate
Hello! Thank you for the V-Alpha recommendation, I’ve seen those on websites lots of times and very much like the look of them, have normally scrolled past as I thought they were more a gym/exercise shoe rather than a running shoe. I’ll have a proper look at them now 😁 Thanks to for your kind words and support TJ I’m glad you enjoy the videos 👍
Awesome video and super inspiring! :D
Thanks very much 🙏 I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊👍
I started a 50k in xero masa train. I switched shoes only because the course was flooded in the shoes for saturated and I want to put something dry on but they did great.
Hi Todd thank you for the recommendation, I haven’t heard of the masa train from Xero, I’ll check them out. I do really like the look of the HFS too. All the best for 2023 👍
That looked like a great run Ash!
Hey Peter, it was such a fun run. Spent most of it fooling around 🤣 but still got a good run in too 😊 how’s things? Are you still enjoying your time at the running store? Nice to hear from you mate
@@skinnylegsbarefootshoes Those are the best kind of runs!
I'm not bad thanks mate. The running shop is great. Super chilled. Good luck with your training. I'll look forward to your updates👍
@@PeterMRiley Glad all is good with you and you are enjoying your chilled out time at work, bit of a change from your last job I bet 😊
Thanks for checking out the video 😁👍
Been running in Vapor Gloves (v3/v4) for about 3 or 4 years now. Definitely my go-to running shoe. I try to do four 5k runs a week, at least. I run primarily pavement, but I have the Trail Gloves for the occasional dirt run and they hold up so well. I still haven't quite figured out how they absorb a fair amount of shock when there seems to be nothing there, but Merrell did well to make it happen. If I had to run a long distance marathon, I would trust my Trail Gloves to pull through. Great video Ash. Consider me subscribed.
Hey Julien thanks very much for subscribing very much appreciated 😁 and yes the Vapor Gloves are fantastic shoes to run in. They were my first venture into barefoot running shoes and I still compare every new shoe to them. You must like them running in them so much 😊 I’ve not tried the Trail Gloves, but did try some GTX model from Merrell a while ago. I really enjoy how minimal the VG are makes them such good fun to run in. I did a 10k run/race in them today and felt superb - video on my experience in them coming soon.
Well the whole idea behind barefoot running is to bring back the foot's natural ability to absorb shock so that's what you might possibly be feeling. The shoe should only give protection against scratches, cuts, etc, but the foot does the absorbing and propulsion part. People who wear modern cushioned running shoes lose that ability. See Dr. Mark Cucuzzella "train your springs". I'm sure he's not the only one out there but that's a great resource.
@@andreionisie168 Thanks so much, I haven’t heard of Mark so I’ll check him out. And yes the Vapor Glove are the most minimal running shoes I have, in terms out outsole and feedback. I have just bought a pair of sandals so might do a bit in them as the weather here warms up too 👍
@@andreionisie168 Thanks for the input. My legs have definitely gotten stronger over the years. I don't know if I could ever go back to a conventional running shoe.
Love the vapour glove for road running (v3 and v4), but I way prefer the trail glove once the surface gets uneven.
Hey Dean, I love the Vapor Gloves for road running, they fit my foot shape really well and feel great. Also liking them on this trail run too - great fun! I tried some other Merrell’s I can’t remember exactly what they were GTX I think, but didn’t get on with them unfortunately.
I might be running a whole lot more in the Vapor Gloves as I’ve just been notified I made the ballot for the London Marathon 2023 😁
@@skinnylegsbarefootshoes Congrats on the London ballot. I actually did my first ever standalone marathon recently, the Yorkshire Marathon. I ran in Hoka Rocket X, which although not barefoot are similar, very minimalist shoes. For training I've been using the trail gloves mostly, everyone's feet are different and they suit me.
@@deanb61 Congratulations on the stand-alone marathon, I remember from a while ago you commenting do half marathon in barefoot shoes, and I think you do triathlons too? It’s a different kind of running a road marathon, rather than trail running and alike. Was the Yorkshire marathon very hilly?
@@skinnylegsbarefootshoes yeah, mostly I'm a triathlete (well a cyclist really). I've done a few half's and one full distance (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, full marathon). The half's I used the vapour glove (3 then 4). The full I used the Hoka's. If I do any more halfs, it's a tossup between the Hoka's and the Trail Glove. The vapour gloves nowadays I mostly use on the treadmill.
Yorkshire marathon isn't quite Lincolnshire, but it's fairly flat. There's a long drag about halfway through that just goes on forever (about 3 miles), but it's not very steep.
Merrell knocked it out of the park with these shoes.
.....just wish they didn't discontinue the Move Glove.
Oo I haven’t heard of the move glove - guest I won’t now if they are discontinued, which is a shame. Still liking these Vapor Gloves. I’ve a few pairs of barefoot running shoes and these have the best ground feel and flexibility of the lot 👌👍 think I’ll be using them for the 35 miler, unless something else comes up before May
@@skinnylegsbarefootshoes I think you can find odd pairs of the Move Glove on eBay and sites like that. In terms of "support" levels, the Move Glove sat right in between the Vapor Glove and the Trail Glove. I tried the old Trail Glove, and just couldn't do it, too much shoe for me, but the maybe new ones have improved and feel more like the Move Glove used to.
Anywho, I'm going for a desert hundred miler later this year in the Vapor Gloves.
@@UndomesticatedWizardLoser Wow 100 miler in the desert - that’s amazing! Good luck with it! I bet the Vapor Gloves being so light will be a great help over that kind of distance. Wishing you all the best with your training and endeavour 😎💪🦶👌
Hey Ash. Loved the video as always mate. Unsure why I seemed to be unsubscribed from you…very bizarre that. So, have you officially signed up for shires & spires? If so, then I will also register. We always said we would run it together didn’t we 😊. Like Mark G, I have recently moved house and trying to settle into a totally new life style, hence my lack of videos. Great to see your smiley face out trail running again anyway mate. The influx of subs is definitely down to the channel name change😁
Hey Phil, yes I definitely need to get you a consultants fee for the name change input. This video had over 300 views in the first day! Never had that before 💯 and then you go and unsubscribe from me 🤣
Hope the house move all went well and you are settling in to your new home ok. I will be signing up to the Shires & Spires yes, but haven’t just yet. So yes I’ll be in a better place mentally this time and will be better able to keep up with you 👍 I also have a half Marathon in Feb and a full in April, might even try to squeeze a couple of 10k races in early next year too for good measure.
Thanks for your comment as always mate wishing you well and hope you have a lovely Christmas time 👍
Wouldn’t it be better something similar to altra?
I ran the same Ultra last year in the Altra Superior and didn’t get on with them, this may have been a sizing issue though. I fancy trying in the barefoot style shoes as that’s all I’m wearing atm for running and casually too. I don’t know whether it is even possible for me to do the 35 miles in barefoot shoes but that’s the adventure 😊 plus I’ll be putting together a proper training plan 👍
@@skinnylegsbarefootshoes wow this is amazing! all my strengh in your direction!!
@@Cal760 Thank you 🙏😊