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    ShellToucher reacted to TheRealPixie's post in the thread Topo Wearers! with Like Like.
    I've messed around with different tightness. Tight at the front, tight at the ankle. I've tried the two different holes available at the ankle. I just don't know. Either my heels are drastically different or the shoes I got are wonky. I've never...
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    ShellToucher replied to the thread Topo Wearers!.
    Are they tied super tight? If so, Lock Laces may be a better, snug not tight, option.
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    ShellToucher reacted to TheRealPixie's post in the thread Topo Wearers! with Wow Wow.
    No blister. Just super intense rubbing resulting in redness and pain. Here are some pics. White sock is the drymax (single layer) and left is wright sock. I did pick up a wright running sock yesterday to see if I like it as well as my drymax.
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    ShellToucher replied to the thread Topo Wearers!.
    Hmmm...that sucks! Is it giving you a blister thru your socks or do your socks not cover the back of your ankle? Post a photo here of your set up on your feet. I want to understand this better. My Tabios cover my ankle so it has never been an...
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    ShellToucher reacted to TheRealPixie's post in the thread Topo Wearers! with Wow Wow.
    ShellToucher. It's me from over on the video comments. RE: my new Topos. I did get the ladies MT Racer. They are black, so not a dumb color. :D The trim color is sort of a peachy mauve and fairly subtle and not dumb. But you wanted to know what...
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    ShellToucher replied to the thread Merino wool shirt.
    While you may get away with wringing wool, it can, as many have stated already, hurt the garment. That said, Towel dry it! (not sure if this has already been mentioned?) -- But towel drying it will not only save the shirt from damage but speed up...
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    Hi great to meet you! I had already watched your you tube with great interest and taken extensive notes! I've yet to try TOPO mountain racer as they aren't so available in the stores near me and we don't seem to be able to get Tabio signature toe...
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    ShellToucher replied to the thread Topo Wearers!.
    EPIC! And yes, TOPOs rock, I don’t think you will have any problems…but if you do, please let us know back here in the thread how you fared! I’ll be on the Norte or Primitivo while u are there! Buen Camino Jonesy!
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    ShellToucher reacted to jonesy75's post in the thread Topo Wearers! with Like Like.
    Loved your video! Thanks for sharing! I did a first test run in muy Ultraventure 3s at work this week. Wore them with wrightsocks for 6.5 hours straight and felt great. Very cushioned, super grippy, comfortable and breathable. I’m pretty happy...
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    That would be me! ;) It’s amazing how light your gear feels on the trail after training heavy and with resistance leading up to the trip! Thanks for sharing that!

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