If you are a regular road-runner who is looking for minimal protection from the surface and are not satisfied by the weight of other minimalist options, you will likely be pleased with the Sockwa G2. For those who are not ready or able to make the barefoot leap, this might be just the to get that maximum barefoot-feel without being truly barefoot. For more on the G2/G3, please visit http://www.sockwa.com.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Sockwa G2 Minimalist Shoe Review
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As a barefoot/minimalist runner, I run over 85% of my miles barefoot. I
am very particular about any “shoes” that I wear for a run. In extreme
weather (hot or cold), I will run in huaraches. For very rugged trails or Followers
gravel levees I might wear Vibram KSOs. The Sockwa G2 offers
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When the Sockwa G2s arrived, my first thought was that they were
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basically water shoes. One of my co-workers that I train with runs in »
water shoes. Her shoes and the ones I examined in the local mega-store
have fairly thick, inflexible soles. Water shoes are difficult to fold in
half. The Sockwas can be rolled into a small tube. There is also a
noticeable weight difference.
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Sockwa G2 I'm a barefoot runner.
Minimalist I've been running
The first evening I had them, I wore them around the house. They are Shoe Review barefoot since January
very comfortable. They quite literally feel like you are wearing socks. I 2010. I ran my first
► October (1) barefoot race in May
made sure to trim my toenails. Because of the snug fit, I was concerned
► August (2) 2010 (5K). Since then
that any sharp nails might wear quickly on the neoprene uppers. I have run a a barefoot
► July (2)
10K trail run and two
► June (2) barefoot half
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► May (1) marathons. I finished
my first barefoot
► April (1)
ultramarathon, the
► March (4) Skyline 50K, in August
► February (2) 2011. Currently, I am
training for a repeat of
► January (6)
the Skyline and will
► 2010 (14) make a second
attempt at a barefoot
50-miler.
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The G2 has a ultra-thin 1.2 mm TPU sole. (For comparison, my Running Barefoot -
huaraches are 4 mm.) The snug neoprene uppers offer some protection Harvard Skeletal
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Like the name implies, the Sockwa G2 fits like a sock. It is snug, but very
comfortable. Due to the ultra-thin sole, the shoe is extremely flexible. I Barefoot Running Go Barefoot Shirt
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I took the G2s out for their first trial on a 10-mile morning training run.
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My intention was to only wear them for about a mile. They turned out to
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miles. At that point, I felt a slight hot spot developing on the tops of my SOLOWHEEL
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two smallest toes on my right foot. I removed them for 2 miles and then I
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A couple days following the first run, I took them out for a 4-mile night
run. I wanted to determine the cause of the “hot spot” issue. I started out
with a quick mile (7:45 pace – fast for me). Next I did 2 miles very easy International
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against the stitching toward the outside of the shoe. However, there were
no issues on this and subsequent runs with the stitching.
In addition to my first two runs, I took them out several more times on
runs as well as wearing them for an afternoon at work. They provided
protection from warm/hot asphalt on an 80-degree California afternoon.
You can feel the warmth of the asphalt or concrete through the soles. The
G2s are very comfortable to wear at work if nobody minds you wearing
moccasin/sock-like shoes.
The G2s can give a slight measure of protection from chip-seal asphalt.
The chip-seal that these were tested on was pretty horrific and barely
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tolerable in bare feet. Since the Sockwas have excellent ground feel, you
definitely feel the gravel. However, the shoes give some relief from the
really sharp stuff.
I did receive one blister on the ball of my foot during testing. However, in
all fairness, I must state that the blister developed after I finished running
a barefoot half marathon. I had gone back to run some friends to the
finish during the last mile. The G2s had gotten wet and my feet were
already slightly tender.
Pros: Cons:
Extremely lightweight Possible blistering
Ultra-thin, flexible sole
Comfortable feel
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Overall, I feel that the Sockwa G2 is an excellent addition to a by
barefoot/minimalist runner’s arsenal of shoes. They allow for excellent BarefootRunnersSoc
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The G2s offer a thin layer of protection from general abrasions during
road running.
If you are a regular road-runner who is looking for minimal protection
from the surface and are not satisfied by the weight of other minimalist
options, you will likely be pleased with the Sockwa G2. For those who
are not ready or able to make the barefoot leap, this might be just the to
get that maximum barefoot-feel without being truly barefoot.
Posted by Terry Orsi at 10:50 AM
2 comments:
Janice November 15, 2011 at 4:04 PM
You've piqued my interest in these shoes. I may get a pair to tuck in
a pocket for a long barefoot run where I might want to throw
something on at some point. Hmmmm. Food for thought.
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David Zasloff December 13, 2011 at 8:53 PM
We are glad that you like the Sockwa G2. It has a super thin, 1.2 mm
base thickness of the sole. This allows extreme tactile feel when
navigating anywhere.
We have just announced the introduction of our Sockwa G3 that will
ship in February 2012. It has 5 New Colors and 3 NEW sizes.
Now Women size 9 and Men size 12 and 13 have a barefoot
footwear solution.
Stay tuned for more, as we are always listening, creating, and selling.
David Zasloff
Founder
www.sockwa.com
www.sockwablog.com
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