Here on FitnessNBeer we do a combination of family travel reviews along with household and lifestyle tips from a guys perspective. You can expect to find resort reviews, vacation experiences, product reviews, and an occasional household product challenge. Oh and we’ll get into just a bit of guy stuff too!
My name is Larry Powell and I’m a father, husband, working man and very much your all around average guy. On this channel I hope to address mostly things that matter to the average guy and his family on an everyday basis. We’re focused on little things that’ll help bring big value to your life!
Ultimately I hope this channel will spark ideas that’ll help you get more out of life when you’re both at and away from home.
I got my first pair of Brooks back in 2020. It’s been 4 years. They’re dead now but that lasted the longest out of all of my shoes. So durability is great.
I got my first pair of Brooks back in 2020. It’s been 4 years. They’re dead now but that lasted the longest out of all of my shoes. So durability is great.
Thanks for checking out the video and sharing your thoughts! I hear ya and I like Brooks too but not as much as the other two. However I haven’t tried the Glycerin which I hear is the most comfortable from Brooks. 🤔
This is a total bum deal! And the CloudSurfers are some of my favorites. Fortunately I haven’t had a problem with squeaking but a few in the comments have mentioned the issue. I hope you’re still in your return window. Big thanks for checking out the video and sharing your experience.
Hoka has influenced most of the other brands in their copying the Hoka design. I don't like them or the clones. The heel is too squishy for just standing around and not enough lateral stability for running. I haven't tried On Cloud. My wife lives in Hoka Bondi but works out in Brooks Launch. I'm still searching. for a replacement for Brooks Ghost.
The Brooks Ghost are a good option especially if you don’t like squishy. But I also like the Hoka Bondi and they’re some of my favorites for runnings. I think the ON Cloud Swift or Cloud X3 would be good options from ON to try based on your comment. I think you maybe find many of the other ON models too soft. If you can remember, let me know what you find? Huge thanks for checking out the video and sharing your experience!
@@fitnessnbeer9835 I recently tried the Brooks Ghost 16. I added my usual Powerstep Pinnacle insoles. I did a little treadmill jogging and noticed a bit of peroneal breavus tendonitis on both feet. I'll give it a few days and try with the stock insoles. Less cushion.
Huge thanks for checking out the video and sharing your thoughts! I can’t totally see how people can prefer the Villages. To me it looks more modern and clean. But I don’t think it’s way better.
Was in Tokyo for a week during the tail end of their summer (September) and the constant walking, standing in trains, and the humid heat really beat me up. Dropped by the On official store in Harajuku in the final days of the trip, and wanting to see what the hype was about, I bought the On Cloudflow 4 without knowing anything beforehand. This is actually one of their running shoes, with ground feel that reminded me of my old low-stack Mizuno Wave Musha 2s, but they pull off the trick of being well-cushioned too. I joked about On being "dad shoes" for folks who don't want to look like they have dad shoes, but so far the hype does seem substantiated.
Hey FitnessNBeer Lately been experiencing painful stressful feet pain and i wondering what shoes will Make the pain disappear and make my feet feel better overall what brand of shoes should i consider getting?
I have just bought from Gillette the Heated razor with two blades in total for £50 and the Exfoliating razor with five blades in total and gold case for £29.99.
I really had fun making this vlog/informational video just like we really enjoyed Anna Maria Island. Great laid back beach town. We just had fun just driving around on the golf cart looking at the homes and area. Definitely recommend. And yes, thank you for watching and taking time to comment.
It looks like a beautiful rental! I can understand what you mean by adding up all the little extra fees. We did a huge rental in Orlando in 2019 for our family trip to WDW. It did turn out to be a lot more cost effective for us with 16 people staying in a huge house to accommodate all of us. However, as I am planning our family Dollywood trip, I have to say it is becoming challenging to find a home big enough that doesn't cost an arm and a leg lol. Looking forward to watching part 2. My family lives in Florida and we visit for two weeks every year in August. We are always looking for different places to visit. Thank you for sharing.
Huge thanks for checking out a few videos on the channel! Much appreciated. Yes agreed, vacation home rentals become more affordable with larger parties. You may have already looked but cabins are also a popular option in the PF area. You visit Anna Maria Island yearly? We really enjoyed the Island.
@@fitnessnbeer9835 You're very welcome. No, we visit family yearly in Miami and usually spend a few days at different places throughout the state. But Anna Maria Island looks like a nice place to try.
Thank you for sharing your experience! I'm putting together a family group vacation to Dollywood. We have a 1 1/2 year old and a 2 1/2 year old and we weren't sure if this would be a good choice for them. I'm guessing they need to be a little older and at least 36" tall to ride. This was so much fun to watch!
@@joannsalas I think you could still enjoy the park because there’s shows, activities, and atmosphere. But yes I think the 1 1/2 year old would be limited. In about 1 year Dollywood will be a great option. The Dollywood website could also be helpful because they list all of the attractions and you could see how many work for your family in advance. Also take a look at the Island in Pigeon Forge. The Margaritaville Island hotel is right in the middle of an attractions center. In some way I think that area would work out better for young kids. There you could walk over to the attractions, and it’s just easy and more accessible. It’s still close to Dollywood and you can take advantage of the Island too. Huge thanks for your comment and have an awesome trip!
@@fitnessnbeer9835 Thank you so much! I watched your entire playlist from your trip and I have to say, you do an awesome job with editing! New subscriber! I will definitely look into the other areas as well, I appreciate your help.
I have the IR3 (in this exact colourway too!) as much as a i love the look of them, I cannot figure them out. I put over 500km into the IR2 in the first half of the year and they felt like they lost their pop. I’ve had the IR3 for 2 months and they just don’t agree with my feet which is so weird vs the IR2. I want to LOVE them but the instability, the harsh lockdown due to plastic feeling upper and surprising leg fatigue even on easy runs of 6:20-6:45 km/h pace I think I just have to let them go 😢
Huge thanks for checking out the video and sharing your experience! I get it, all of my shoe soles start to feel kinda flat after a while. Sometimes I wonder if lots of cushioning contributes to leg fatigue because the foot tenses?🤷🏾♂️. I actually like running(I’m running much slower) in the Invincible 3 but I totally understand what you mean by “harsh lockdown” and I can see how that may not work for some. We have very similar takes on the shoe.
“Gained traction.” [2:53] I see what you did there. This video is well edited, witty, informative, and entertaining. Well done. #TeamHoka Hoka Speedgoat is one major go-to for Spartan (obstacle course racing, which is on a mountain and an endurance activity, among others) Larger toe box, comfort lasts longer.
not those Brooks that you first showed, but the glycerin 21 are the best shoes that Brooks have. the ones you were just showing. the first ones are a budget. Brooks, I got them. I should know
@@travismayes23 Big thanks for checking out the vide and sharing your thoughts! I hear ya, and yes the Trace are the budget Brooks. And I actually like them a lot, especially for the price. But you’re right, shoulda got the Glycerin over the Ghost 15. Def gonna check the Glycerin out.
@@drewskyjason8733 Still rocking with the Gillette Labs. For me it’s the smoothest and most efficient for both face and head. Huge thanks for checking out the video and commenting!
Great video. Please tell me this. I have knee issues and going up and down stairs is a problem with me. Does this resort have facilities in place (elevators, ramps, golf carts etc) to help me get everywhere I might want to go? (ie: from room to restaurants, beach, pool etc..) Thanks so much, Steve S.
@@stevenschindler8342 thank you so much for checking out the video and for your comment. Yes they have ramps and elevators and the distance to the beach from the buildings isn’t that far compared to many resorts. I don’t know about golf cart to shuttle guest around but there is a shuttle to get to the different resort areas. Also I saw a few mobility devices parked outside of guest rooms and you can rent them locally. Hope this helps! Happy to answer any questions 👍🏾
Hey , i just wanna start by saying i enjoy all your content. I did want to make a suggestion to do a durability torture test. For walking , running 10+ hours comparison video between ON, ultra boost , hoka shoes. And shoe before and after if possible. I’m so torn between all your info since i do have a Disney trip in a few weeks to see what shoes can really hold up for a 35 year old man such as myself. lol All the shoes you tend to really enjoy all brands. But what is truly your best pair of shoes if you could only walk, run. Wear everyday for the rest i of your life. Thank you. Once again i really enjoy your honestly and authenticity.
Huge thanks for your comment and for checking out the videos! Great suggestion, I think I’d need 3 brand new pair of shoes to execute it properly 🤔. But I would love to see that result. That’s a super tough question. As I continue to review and accumulate shoes I can really appreciate their differences and recognize there are so many way for something to be comfortable. As a result my favorite for walking isn’t the same as my favorite for casual use etc…. For a 12 hour day in the Magic Kingdom the Invincible Run 3 would be my first choice. And if I were going to Disney right now I would bring 2 pair the Nike Invincible 3(heavy days) and the Adidas Ultra Boost (light days). But if I were only bringing one pair, I think it would be the ON Cloud Surfers or ON Cloud Runners for me. I would choose a pair more in the middle. Hope this answer is helpful!
In the video I feature the Arahi but they’re more for stability and not the best option for cushion. I also have a pair of Bondi 8 that are my favorite Hokas but also the funniest looking (I talk about this in a follow up video)😂. I also like the Cliftons which are another popular model.
I’ve never had either brand. I love how ON looks. I kinda hate how Hokas look. However, he’s right, we are at a point in life where comfort is more important than aesthetics . So I’m prob gonna go for the hokas
Huge thanks for checking out the video and commenting ! I hear ya on the way Hokas look. I think the comfort is comparable but different. So I think it’s likely you can find a model of ON that will serve you as well as the Hokas. Especially models with a thicker shoe sole like the Cloud Surfer, Cloud Eclipse, and Cloudmonster. But truly I think both brands offer uniquely comfortable options.
Thank you so much for checking out a couple of videos and making this👆🏾comment. I definitely try. Every now and then I get a comment that really motivates me to keep working. Thank you!!
I appreciate your critical review and showing how you build your opinion. Very good review. I bought my first pair of ons yesterday, the cloudrunner 2 waterproof. Interested how the will make themselves after some time. Have a great day guys. Greetings from 🇩🇪
Thank you so much for checking out the video and for this comment. How do you like your ONs? I also have the Cloudrunner waterproof but I have the first version and they’re among my favorites. I like the Cloudrunner for the amount of cushion it has without having a really thick shoe sole. Greetings from Atlanta Georgia 🇺🇸
@@fitnessnbeer9835 Well, wore them first time today and I have to say they are very comfortable. Only flaw is that due to the broad sole they are not that nice for driving. But could also be a matter of habit. My previous shoes were pretty narrow. The cloud 5 might have been a better choice. Might buy them in the near future. Have a blessed day.
Tried this. It’s a retrograde design from the the fusion rollerball battery operated one. I suppose making a cheaper and worse product is their aim to save the pennies. Will be throwing it out and trying to source my old better one.
Understood. I’ve had a good experience with Gillette labs and it’s one of my faves but everyone is different. I’ve actually never tried a powered razor but I need to. Huge thanks for checking out the video and sharing your experience.
I have been using the Schick Quattro for over a year now. Each blade lasts over a month. I shave using shaving foam and cold water in the sink. You do not need hot water. Easiest shave ever. No cuts no sore face, smooth no problems. Perfect‼️
I’ve had a good experience with the Schick Quattro also. It’s one of my faves, especially for the price! Big thanks for checking out the video and sharing your experience!
