![]() So, maybe I should give the Xeros another chance. I’m not sure if it was me or the sandals. This was quite a different experience from what I had with my Xero Shoes, which I just couldn’t get used to. After about one minute of getting used to these new sandals and adjusting my gait accordingly, I had a great run with absolutely no issues whatsoever with the Earth Runners. I was running on dry asphalt most of the time. So, I wore the Earth Runners with the wool socks. It was well-below freezing and even though it was dry, going barefoot the whole time wasn’t going to cut it for my five mile out and back. The biggest surprise was when I took the Earth Runners out for their first run. This tread rocks – indoors and out, on both man made and natural surfaces. Mike actually told me in an email that the “Circadian X feature a denser rubber composition that holds up better over time…The Circadian X tread pattern and composition offers better traction than than the less aggressive pattern found on the Alpha X.”Īnd while I haven’t tried the Alpha X (their other primary model), I think his analysis of the Circadian X is about right. That said, the Earth Runners have excellent ground traction. I’ve only tried a few different pairs of huarché sandals, but I suspect that this is a pretty common issue with this style of footwear. But regardless, these are not the most secure sandal for wet hikes on varied terrain and grades. I’m not sure which was worse in this regard, the Earth Runners or Xero Shoes I reviewed in the past. I learned that when the Earth Runners get wet, the leather footbed – while normally quite comfortable – gets very slippery, especially on non-flat grades. It was soaking wet, and we were hiking through dirt, stone, and lot’s of leaves. The first full day that I wore them out and about town, I ended up going on an unexpected hike in the rain (that’s how we roll). I also noticed that in the beginning, my heels had a tendency to slide inward on the sandal – almost coming off – whether barefoot or wearing the socks. I wasn’t too surprised since I rarely wear footwear in the warmer months. And by that, I mean that my feet were achy within 15 minutes of standing in them. I noticed that there was a short break-in period. When they arrived, the instructions were very clear and it was easy to adjust the laces to fit properly. So, here’s what I learned over the past two months or so. ![]() And I said that I could offer my “first impressions” since I’d prefer more time to thoroughly evaluate a new set of footwear before writing a comprehensive review. Mike asked me if I could write something up before the holidays. They arrived a few days later and I started putting them through the paces. So, he sent me a pair of their Circadian X model with a leather bedding, conductive inserts, and leather laces – plus a set of Tabi Wool Socks since I mentioned it’s starting to get cold up here in New England. ![]() Not too long ago, Mike from Earth Runners contacted me to see if I would review some of his minimalist sandals. My First Impressions of the Earth Runners Minimalist Huarché Sandals for (Almost) Barefoot Running, Walking, Hiking, and More!
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