Quote Originally Posted by limewave View Post
Just bit the bullet and ordered two new pairs of running shoes: one for trail and one for street. I ordered Merrel's because 1) their headquarters is in MI, not too far from home and 2) because they are doing this!!!!

They are minimal style running shoes--which will be totally different for me. I'm curious to try them out. I am expecting them to arrive Thursday or Friday I haven't done much running this year and my weekly mileage is very low. I thought now is a good time to try a new style shoe. I'll write up some reviews under this post as I rack up the miles on them.
I don't have any Merrells, though I did recently try them on in REI and was surprised at how nice they felt... maybe something to consider if Vibram doesn't come out with FiveFingers I can wear (some of them are too narrow, uncomfortable, etc). I do follow them on Facebook and they seem like a pretty awesome company, someone I'd be happy to give my money to.

I see a lot of people wearing them here in Austin, more than I see the NBs or Vibrams, which are still more common than a lot of places. NBs are way too narrow IMHO, Merrell reminds me of Keen in the way they are shaped and feel on your feet.

Looking forward to the reviews!