Cyclists with a "Running" Problem

[Blokeonabike]

Hi all, so over the weekend both of my Salomon soft flasks lids popped, I spoke to Salomon but turns out the lids aren't covered by the warranty. The lids are also not available separately so I have to buy 2 new flasks. Not ideal.

Does anybody know of any other brands of flasks that has lids/caps that are compatible with the salomon flasks?

[Fisan]

Where exactly did it fail? The thread between of the caps? Did they crack?

My bite valves starting failing after 5 years. There was an option to replace those, but they were half the price of new bottles. So I got new bottles instead (larger opening, hard bottom for easier entry to pack).

Those look like the speed-flasks, I'm not aware of any cheaper brands sharing caps with those.

[patches]

As an occasional and lazy cyclist who has a problem with running (not a fan), I do find myself turning to this thread for some thoughts on "walking shoes".

I commute to work via a combination of bus and foot. Looking for a comfortable walking shoe that doesn't look like a 90's power-boat (as I will probably wear them around the office and site) or the iconic white NB dad-shoes (as I'm not a dad yet, and my lawn-mowing and braai skills are novice at best).

Been looking at the On Running shoes. (probably the Cloud Swift)

I quite like the different look of the shoe, but have no idea whether or not they will be good as a daily walk-about. Anyone here had On Running shoes before?

 

 

Edited March 7, 2022 by patches

[ChrisF]

5 hours ago, patches said:

As an occasional and lazy cyclist who has a problem with running (not a fan), I do find myself turning to this thread for some thoughts on "walking shoes".

I commute to work via a combination of bus and foot. Looking for a comfortable walking shoe that doesn't look like a 90's power-boat (as I will probably wear them around the office and site) or the iconic white NB dad-shoes (as I'm not a dad yet, and my lawn-mowing and braai skills are novice at best).

Been looking at the On Running shoes. (probably the Cloud Swift)

I quite like the different look of the shoe, but have no idea whether or not they will be good as a daily walk-about. Anyone here had On Running shoes before?

 

 

New Balance has some very nice shoes.  

 

I do a fair bit of walking, and it is very comfortable, and lasts well.

 

 

They certainly have a wide range of "looks" for each preferance.

[DJuice]

7 hours ago, patches said:

As an occasional and lazy cyclist who has a problem with running (not a fan), I do find myself turning to this thread for some thoughts on "walking shoes".

I commute to work via a combination of bus and foot. Looking for a comfortable walking shoe that doesn't look like a 90's power-boat (as I will probably wear them around the office and site) or the iconic white NB dad-shoes (as I'm not a dad yet, and my lawn-mowing and braai skills are novice at best).

Been looking at the On Running shoes. (probably the Cloud Swift)

I quite like the different look of the shoe, but have no idea whether or not they will be good as a daily walk-about. Anyone here had On Running shoes before?

 

 

Those On Running shoes is a favorite of medical professionals, looks smart and I am envious of not being able to make them part of my office wear.

Personally have a few NB for daily walkers, more than comfy and very happy with them.

For running I use Hoka.

Also get a pair of Asics Noosa Tri`s in a wild color, match them with Hasie Sox and even the children will point and stare.

 

[ScottCM]

12 hours ago, DJuice said:

Also get a pair of Asics Noosa Tri`s in a wild color, match them with Hasie Sox and even the children will point and stare.

 

Those Noosa colour schemes are wicked

[patches]

15 hours ago, ChrisF said:

New Balance has some very nice shoes.  

I do a fair bit of walking, and it is very comfortable, and lasts well.

They certainly have a wide range of "looks" for each preferance.

hahah indeed! I have looked at some New Balance options.

I've heard that out of the "common brands" that New Balance and Asics are the ones podiatrists prefer, with the bigger names like Nike and Adidas less so. Brooks are also recommended.

I just don't think I'm qualified to wear these yet...

I quite like the "new look" large logo styles they have out at the moment:

(probably a little less bold and more appropriate for the workplace)

13 hours ago, DJuice said:

Those On Running shoes is a favorite of medical professionals, looks smart and I am envious of not being able to make them part of my office wear.

Personally have a few NB for daily walkers, more than comfy and very happy with them.

For running I use Hoka.

Also get a pair of Asics Noosa Tri`s in a wild color, match them with Hasie Sox and even the children will point and stare.

Yeah, was looking at the On Running as they're currently 50% off here. At full price (around R3000 equiv), I was leaning more towards New Balance or Asics.

I have been impressed with my Asics squash shoes, casual sneakers (Onitsuka Ultimates) and current walk-arounds (some of those old school retro looking Asics, but they're probably not designed for high mileage).

Those Noosas are wild! I'll definitely get noticed walking around the hospital, haha

[DJuice]

18 minutes ago, patches said:

hahah indeed! I have looked at some New Balance options.

I've heard that out of the "common brands" that New Balance and Asics are the ones podiatrists prefer, with the bigger names like Nike and Adidas less so. Brooks are also recommended.

I just don't think I'm qualified to wear these yet...

I quite like the "new look" large logo styles they have out at the moment:

(probably a little less bold and more appropriate for the workplace)

Yeah, was looking at the On Running as they're currently 50% off here. At full price (around R3000 equiv), I was leaning more towards New Balance or Asics.

I have been impressed with my Asics squash shoes, casual sneakers (Onitsuka Ultimates) and current walk-arounds (some of those old school retro looking Asics, but they're probably not designed for high mileage).

Those Noosas are wild! I'll definitely get noticed walking around the hospital, haha

Have a pair of NB Arishi V3 I’m fond off, black with neon yellow sole, looks like they are discountinued.

Currently like the Asics Metaride in electric french blue, it must be a winner. 
 

 

 

[ChrisF]

6 hours ago, patches said:

New Balance and Asics are the ones podiatrists prefer....

 

 

I use something like this in New Balance.  On advice from my podiatrist.  Every so often I walk more than 5km during site inspections, these hold up very nicely.

[patches]

6 hours ago, DJuice said:

Have a pair of NB Arishi V3 I’m fond off, black with neon yellow sole, looks like they are discountinued.

Currently like the Asics Metaride in electric french blue, it must be a winner. 

 

2 minutes ago, ChrisF said:

I use something like this in New Balance.  On advice from my podiatrist.  Every so often I walk more than 5km during site inspections, these hold up very nicely.

I was going to say that Google must be listening, but I just saw this on our work screensaver, not my FB news feed.

Maybe it's a sign!

[ChrisF]

Resistance is futile ... 🤪

[ScottCM]

Does anyone have updates on the Barkley's Marathons?

[MongooseMan]

1 hour ago, ScottCM said:

Does anyone have updates on the Barkley's Marathons?

Your best bets:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vS7bFn8RH5Na4vVxNijCsFCiHeYqRksDi5D9ddC9Fz4yK7nOQhEg8HwG78lz-PFVB2EkFn4QlJKEXMV/pubhtml#

 

[PhilipV]

21 hours ago, patches said:

 

 

casual sneakers (Onitsuka Ultimates) and current walk-arounds (some of those old school retro looking Asics, but they're probably not designed for high mileage).

 

The old school shoes used to be perfectly fine for comrades athletes back in the days. They’ll be fine for your commute walkies as well. Not much difference between casual shoes now and running shoes then. Don't over think it. If they are comfy, rock them. 

I used to work as a footwear planner in a mainstream retail store. We could get any shoes we wanted at absurd prices. Yet my favorite pair of shoes was the Onitsuka Tigers that I used to buy from the Jordan Factory shops. I'd walk the sole through and then go buy a new pair as my office shoes. 

I'm still a bit of a tekkie nut, the only difference is that I always buy from factory shops or markdown tables now 

 

 

[Jewbacca]

40 minutes ago, PhilipV said:

The old school shoes used to be perfectly fine for comrades athletes back in the days. They’ll be fine for your commute walkies as well. Not much difference between casual shoes now and running shoes then. Don't over think it. If they are comfy, rock them. 

I used to work as a footwear planner in a mainstream retail store. We could get any shoes we wanted at absurd prices. Yet my favorite pair of shoes was the Onitsuka Tigers that I used to buy from the Jordan Factory shops. I'd walk the sole through and then go buy a new pair as my office shoes. 

I'm still a bit of a tekkie nut, the only difference is that I always buy from factory shops or markdown tables now 

 

 

I must have gone through 20 pairs of those. Yellow Bruce Lee ones, Green white and gold ones, Red ones, various brown ones, the grey/white ones with the blue and red criss crosses.......... I lived in them for maybe 10 years

[patches]

2 hours ago, PhilipV said:

The old school shoes used to be perfectly fine for comrades athletes back in the days. They’ll be fine for your commute walkies as well. Not much difference between casual shoes now and running shoes then. Don't over think it. If they are comfy, rock them. 

I used to work as a footwear planner in a mainstream retail store. We could get any shoes we wanted at absurd prices. Yet my favorite pair of shoes was the Onitsuka Tigers that I used to buy from the Jordan Factory shops. I'd walk the sole through and then go buy a new pair as my office shoes. 

I'm still a bit of a tekkie nut, the only difference is that I always buy from factory shops or markdown tables now 

Totally right! I'm completely overthinking it, and the fact that any shoes I pick will barely every experience more than a brisk stride means I could easily get away with some Northstars from Bata.

As for the Onitsuka's, +1 on that for sure! These are my go-to casual shoe and they're more comfy than my "sports shoes" (Adidas Terrex Agravic). I could wear them all-day every day.

 

Maybe I should just get a second identical pair and rotate to distribute mileage and avoid disappointment in the future when I cant'y find them as they're discontinued. (I did this a couple of times with certain model FiveTen riding shoes I loved).

Then get some cheap and cheerful trail runners for the occasional trail walk.