I did a 2.5 mile run in my huaraches today. I used a new lacing pattern that had 3 back straps. This was also my first run off of pavement, although only about 50 yards was off of the pavement. It’s definitely strange running with such thin and flexible soles on rough terrain. It seems like I need to make sure I snug the laces a little more. I had the strap coming loose and had to stop and retie my right sandal.
I’ll post this lacing pattern soon.
I went for a 1.5 mile run to test out my lacing pattern. It still felt like the back straps were digging into my heel. I didn’t feel any chaffing.
I also found that I can simply slide the heel straps down and slide my foot out of the sandal. This is convenient, because the lacing I just described isn’t the simplest.
I just signed up for the Portland Marathon on October 10, 2010. It’s far enough off, so I’m hoping to have time to train up and run it in my huaraches.