Hey man, what helped my to transition from heel strike to midfoot/forefoot running, was doing my easy runs on Merrel Vapor Gloves. The complete lack of support gives perfect feedback to your feet and lower legs, and over time my feet, ankles and calves got so much stronger and stable. It took me about a year of transitioning completely. But it is so worth it. I had a flat left foot, included collapsed ankle, I thought I would never run normally. Tried every shoe with every support system over the years, without any benefits. But over time, running in minimalist shoes, this has completely changed, naturally. I'd advise to get a pair of Vapor Gloves and start training once in a while on them. Your stride will improve automatically, as long as you listen to your body. ps: I don't believe in stretching. I start my runs very slowly, and after about 1-1,5 km my body is warmed up, and I can up my speed a bit. No issues with recovery

Klasse Erfahrungsbericht :D Wer hätte das gedacht. Bin echt beeindruckt. Viel Glück und Erfolg in den Bergen später im Jahr!

@TDMiller

2 жыл бұрын

Danke dir Bernd!

Nice vid and well done on a 1hr45 great going since it wasn't a target race. Damn those Altra's just sound better and better.

@TDMiller

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Neil!

Gratulation 🎉 zu deiner PB! Ich bin mir noch nicht sicher ob der VC auch ein Schuh für mich sein kann. Mal sehen. Danke, dass du immer soviel Zeit und Mühe investiert für deine YT Videos! Hey, ALTRA schickt ihm regelmäßig Testschuhe ! 👟😊

@TDMiller

2 жыл бұрын

Danke dir, Heiko! Ich hoffe Altra liest mit ;-)

great review.., great work on getting a Personal Best.., while not training for this particular distance.

@TDMiller

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matthias!

Congrats on your PB!

@TDMiller

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Val!

Congrats on the new pb! They are pricey, but I can try one pair as the exception, just out of curiosity… and the increased traffic to the channel doesn’t hurt of course 😉

@TDMiller

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Everything for the views ;-) haha. Hope you'll get to try them soon - shouldn't be too long anymore

Congrats on the time! Hoping to come close to that in June in my Escalante Racers. Funny hearing about your race attire while I sit here in Australia. I was sweating more with every layer you mentioned haha. I’ll be wearing singlet and shorts for the half in June, which is our winter 😂 We really don’t get your seasons here.

@TDMiller

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks. 😅 I'm happy to have real seasons, it just gets depressing when winter forgets to end on time. Thanks for watching and good luck in June! Keep me posted!

Hey Timothy from the past. Belated congrats! Regarding shin splints, maybe try and strengthen your calves: walk on your toes walk on your heels. I think these are easy to do in any situation and will be the start of something in the right direction... Rather than nothing 😁

Nice details of the race, Timothy, and the question remains so good. Are they worth it? I spoke with someone on one of our local store and they don't have testing shoes for races, as the one I bought after I tested last year, Hoka Mach 4... Probably they're too expensive for this... Anyway, thanks for sharing your experience with them. All the best wishes, mate! 👍

I love these videos that give a long, in-depth personal experience. Good job on the video and the whole channel. Also, not to be overly critical, but something I've had to figure out in my own speech is upspeak. If you're not familiar with it, may be worth a Google. Just honest feedback. Looking forward to following your content! 👍🏻

@TDMiller

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon! For both the comment and feedback. I value feedback very much! I've always had trouble with my speech, and that in combination with talking to a camera, trying to remember text and being tri-lingual, it often comes out rather unclear. I'm continuing to work on it 😊 thanks again and I hope my content continues to be entertaining and valuable to you 🤘

@JJ-iu5hl

2 жыл бұрын

@@TDMiller I wouldn't say unclear at all. You do a great job. When I was learning my second language, my teacher was critical of all the small things, and it helped immensely. The nationals were shocked at how I spoke, even though my skin is pale white. The feedback was very much a gift, so I try to pass that on. Best regards!

Impressive running for someone not “race ready”! They are a lovely looking pair of shoes for sure. If I do take part in road events in the future then I would consider it but it’s not really the style of running I’m into these days, that being said I do feel I have missed out in not taking part in a city marathon!!!

They sound like a good shoe! Might have to grab a pair.

That is a steep price to pay Timothy, glad the shoe worked out. Way to power through at the end, and congrats on the finish!

@TDMiller

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sage! And thanks for watching all my vids 😘

@feezee82

2 жыл бұрын

Prices are always relative. Whilst super shoes may seem expensive, if you think about it, you can get the same pair as the best of the best wear for under $300. In how many other sports is that possible? In cycling you'd have to pay over $10,000 to get a complete pro kit. And although I'm yet to try these shoes, I have ran in Vaporflies, and can tell you that over a marathon distance, super shoes make a big difference and are definitely worth it if you are shooting for a PB.

CONGRATS ON THE PB 👊👊💥💥 If you with your angelic stride say the outsole is already roughed up im worried😂😉 The outsole rubber does look proper thick and sturdy though.

@TDMiller

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Maybe it my speed that burns the rubber ;-)

I hate getting caught up in the moment and running too fast too quickly. Great recap!

@TDMiller

2 жыл бұрын

Right? Funny how that happens every single time. Thanks for watching!

@paddywiggle

2 жыл бұрын

@@TDMiller looking at your strava activity, your pacing seems perfect. Pretty much 8 flat the whole way with a kick at the end!

@TDMiller

2 жыл бұрын

@@paddywiggle that wasn't my plan though 😅 last times I went out with that pace I bonked half way. So I was considering doing negative splits, but I felt too good at the start. 😄 I had hoped to have a little more energy at the end, but the surge didn't come until I saw the finish line.

Just got a pair ordered - hoping they will be a great 10k - half marathon show for summer runs. I've tried Nike next % but as I wear Altra's for EVERYTHING else they just dont suit. Just curious how that stack height will feel!

@TDMiller

2 жыл бұрын

As I swear by zero drop, I think you'll love them. Not everyone is a fan of the slimmer fit, but they fit my feet just fine. I've signed up for another half marathon just so I have a good reason to run in them again. 😏

@Peter_Lynch

2 жыл бұрын

Really seeing you everywhere :D

I run minimalist shoes, but I do want to try these at one point. Speed however is no priority for me at this stage. Just run while having fun and injury free

@TDMiller

Жыл бұрын

To be honest, I was more intrigued about the Carbon plate on zero drop than anything else. I'm no fast runner, so it's more of a fun shoe run race in. Injury-free running is definitely my priority also!

What's up TD? It sounds like you were wrapped up nice and warm for the race!

@TDMiller

2 жыл бұрын

I'm happy I ignored my slogan: Don't dress for the weather you have, dress for the weather you want. So many freezing people afterwards, I'm happy I had plenty of layers on and my wife came afterwards with a towel poncho and snowboard jacket to wrap me up nicely. :-)

Nice

Congratsss host.....thanks for sharing watching here new friend full support staysafe

Congrats again on 1:45… great job. The shoes look very interesting, I was a fan on the next % (and sometimes still am) so would be keen to see how these feel. Nice 👌 vid

@TDMiller

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! I'd love to hear your thoughts on them!

Thanks - How would you compare the Carbons to the Escalante Racer that you reviewed last year?

@TDMiller

Жыл бұрын

They feel very different from each other. The Racer is a light weight, very minimal, nimble, agile running shoe. It requires strong feet and calves to keep the pace high. The Vanish Carbon helps the runner gain momentum with the rocker geometry and bouncy (yet firm) midsole. The Racer is wider, and the VC is fairly narrow in comparison. In my opinion, the Racer is a great shoe of you put a lot of value in overall foot strength and health. The VC on the other hand will help you break PBs. Hope this helps 😊

@nordicwilly6650

Жыл бұрын

@@TDMiller Many thanks TD. I only use Escalante 2.5 at this point (not crazy about the 3s). I have used Torins , but still gravitate towards the minimalist feel of the Escalante. Sounds like the Racer might be the ticket. As you say, strong feet and calves! The VC is intriguing although the narrowness seems anti-Altra. Count me a new subscriber!

I’ve seen they’re available for pre order here in Scotland for £220. That’s too much for me I think. I’d be interested to see compare em to the carbon Nikes…

@TDMiller

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's crazy expensive. In the US they're "only" 240$ (180£), so I feel kinda screwed by Altra for slapping on an extra 15-20% for Europeans

I have altra lone peak 6 @ size EU42.5. For the vanish carbon should I purchase EU42.5 or EU43? Thanks

@TDMiller

Жыл бұрын

Tough question. It depends how much space you currently have in the LP6. I have both shoes in 44EU and am happt. The LP could have been smaller, but the VC definitely could not. So if you have a lot of space in the LP6 I say get the same size, but if you think the LP6 fits perfectly, then go up half a size 😊

What Altras would you choose for a half marathon in there cheaper models?

@TDMiller

2 жыл бұрын

I'd personally go for the Torin. I ran a half marathon last year in the Torin 5s and they felt great 👌

@kyfisher3662

2 жыл бұрын

@@TDMiller Thanks Mate!

Imho middle of the pack runners should not invest in those type of shoes. The benefit is probably all in the head. It's just better to focus on proper training, strength and everything else. Back in 2019 I ran a 1:43 half in Nike Zoom Fly and I only managed to break that record in 2021 (same exact race and course) where I ran a 1:40 only this time I had on a pair of Kinvara 11.

@TDMiller

2 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right. I'm guessing the Vanish Tempo would have been enough for my pace. Thanks for watching!

How long will they hold up comparing to tempo?

@TDMiller

5 ай бұрын

As I only wear them as racing shoes, they're still going strong after 125km. I once read that 250km seems to be point most people said they noticed them to wear down. Primarily the outsole rubber, which is different on the Tempo. I have almost 400km on the Tempos and I don't feel they need replacing, although I did just see Altra finally release the bright yellow colourway in Europe, so I am tempted.

@veijomarin813

5 ай бұрын

@@TDMiller wow thanks, im a bit tempted to try them, love my tempo and 250km is quite much so maybe need to give a try. Thanks again, great channel 👍🏻 and yes, yellow looks nice!

I found out some bad news about this shoe. They are not going to make size 14s. They are stopping at 13. Some altra shoes work for me in 13 like the Escalante, old Torin, and Lone Peak, but those are all made on a different last as the Vanish, so I’m nervous!

@TDMiller

2 жыл бұрын

Oh boy! That sounds stupid. Any idea why? You could be lucky though, and perhaps 13 fits.

@paddywiggle

2 жыл бұрын

@@TDMiller you see it with a lot of brands… asics dont make the metaspeed sky in 14, brooks the hyperion elite, and now altra with the vanish C. All shoes I have wanted and not been able to get. I guess they don’t think tall people are capable of running fast?

@TDMiller

2 жыл бұрын

@@paddywiggle tall people deserve bloody toenails, maybe? 😅

@paddywiggle

2 жыл бұрын

@@TDMiller for me I never lose toenails, or get blisters. I do enough trail running and have strong feet. Think about it this way. When my toes are wedged into an upper, my big toe can not spread out properly, causing my arch to not be supported, and thus start collapsing, giving me arch pain, especially on the right foot. This is why some Altras still work in 13 for me, even if they are a little shorter than I want. This is why I’ll typically go for 14s. 13.5 is my true to size but that size does not exist.

Way too expensive, they made a mistake pricing it this level, they would have sold more at under 200.