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One day hopefully I'll be able to do crazy ridge hikes like this! Getting my fat body in shape slowly, did my first hike in over a decade a month ago and it's already gotten way easier. Just doing the Waimano Loop a few times a week in the morning before work
Unfortunately I will never get to hike this, they have shut it down to remove the stairs.. second time coming to Hawaii and both times were a no go, first to rainy now closed. Literally so upset and sad
Haole go home. Breaking our laws. Nor do you respect our aina. Locals want it down as was promised. We kama'aina have to pay your rescues. All you want is selfish 'experiences.'
Yes, I know about it. There will be some Na Ale Hale and HTMC people out there too plus volunteer hikers. I was gonna join them but I can’t unfortunately. We’ll see what they will work on
Hi! Thanks for the very informative review. Looking for a Trailhiker that is good in hot and humid weather (going to Peru in November). My issue is I have pretty wide feet - mostly wore Altras in recent years, but not convinced by their quality. Can you comment on the width of the fit on the Nnormal Tomir?
I used to like Altras but not anymore. The quality is not as good, but for me the toebox is just too wide…My feet is borderline normal/wide so I can get away with not as wide toe box shoes. For me the Tomir 2 feels wide enough with plenty space in the toe box. If you have very wide feet that might ne not enough. You should try to see how you like it.
Because all the morbidly obese haven't been on the Oprah diet and stayed on it....or learned to turn it back into power to stomp it....or take money from liberals and make them pay to keep it safe upgraded something.....This too Forbiddon Stairway to Heaven not just the riff....GD Chomoverse....Maybe because Haiku have no nursery Rhyme ?
Hi, I just got them size EUR 43.5... my shoes are usually EUR 43. I'm considering whether to get a EUR 44 as they feel a little narrow at the toe. Do you think this shoe loosens a little over time? what do you recommend? do I take EUR 44? THANK YOU
In my experience they don’t really get loose after time. Better to get number 44 if you feel it is a bit too tight. I did the same as you, I ordered it only half european size bigger than my regular shoe size and after running with it for some distance I realized I should of get a whole number bigger.
Yes, it is in the description the link or I put it here. Thank You for watching! The Journey to Everest Base Camp (April 2022) | Part II ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hSRuilkbDqc.html
@@HungaroExplorer Oh Thank you so much. For some odd reason I could not find it! I'll watch it now. Grateful for the video. Love the EBC Trek and could watch it all day long :)
Yes, they don’t want you to park in the parking just if you use the facilities over there. You can park on the street, just make sure you be mindful of the neighborhood if you arrive early morning.
I'm considering getting either the Utra Flow or the Hoka Challenger 7. I do prefer a medium stack height of about 30-34mm in the heel and 26-28 mm in the midsole. I just tried the Ultra FLow on in a shop and it feels comfortable for sure. I tend to run on countryside backlanes here in the UK so they are tarmac'd but strewn with mud, dirt, gravel and cow shit!! I would like to explore more trail running in the Quantock hills as well. At the moment I am leaning more towards the Ultra FLow because of the price. Does anyone have experience of running in both shoes and could give some feedback please?
I have a Challenger 6 but I only use it for walking around, not running. I prefer the Ultra Flow for runs because it fits me better than the Hoka which is not a bad shoe either. The price is really good for the Ultra Flow too and for now it feels pretty durable.
Just discovered your channel and I love it. Love your photography as well and drone footage. I’m on the big island myself and do a lot of videos as well. Good to meet you
Aloha, I am glad you like the channel, that is always good to hear as a content creator. I am moving to Big Island by the end of the year, we should get on some hikes together and shoot some videos maybe 🤙🏻
@@HungaroExplorer ok thank you. Thought that might be it. Resident of Manoa . Have approached the central ridge but never mounted it. Nice to see what it's like up there
Well, that is a tough question. I have and love both. They are two very different shoes. The Tomir 2.0 has the best grip, built like a tank and can handle every terrain. The Prodigio is more comfortable in the long run and has a more dialed in fit for my foot. Let’s put it this way, I would choose the Tomir for more technical, muddy but shorter races and I would go with the Prodigio on longer, less technical races.
I would say the Prodigio is more a dry conditions, fire road, maybe somewhat technical trail running shoe. It's a way tighter fit too. Also, look at the tread difference on these two shoes. The Tomir 2.0 is wider in the toe box and the Tomir's materials are definitely more durable. The lugs are more aggressive than the Prodigio. I have them both and the Tomir excels in wet, very rocky, rooty, rough, above treeline mountain running. I use my Prodigio on shorter, dry, less high alpine environments and recovery runs. Two different shoes in my honest opinion.
Thanks for the video! 🙏 I love La Sportiva shoes, I have been using them for almost 10 years. I have had many pairs of Ultra Raptor I and II, Akasha I and II, Akyra, and more recently Jackal I and II, including all the Gore-Tex versions available. They are incredibly durable, well protected, well structured, and stable shoes. Sure the Ultra Raptor and Akyra are heavier but considering the high degree of protection they offer, they are not even that heavy. I love the Akasha and the Jackal too which are lighter and a bit less durable but more responsive. With the Prodigio they seem to have gone a bit too far, at least for my personal preferences. I guess it depends on what one is looking for: for those who want very light and dynamic shoes, they need to trade off protection and durability.
I totally agree with you with everything you said! That’s why I said in the beginning of the video that the Prodigio is different to the rest of the La Sportiva shoes. It lost the durability and protection for what these shoes are famous for in favor to be lighter, faster (maybe) and more responsive. But I think the Prodigio still has its place and opens up a new style of La Sportivas.
Great video! Lived on island from 2008-2012 and put a lot of miles under my feet. Cool to see more people getting up into that part of the island. Most people never see it let alone know how gnarly it is. Gotta give a shoutout to Kaleo Lancaster with Island Trails blog. Not sure if it’s still active but back when I was there he was pushing the limits.
Thank you for the comment! Yes, before I moved to the island over 10 years ago, I was reading Kaleo’s blog plus the extremhiking blog which gave me a lot of good info and push to get out to explore.
I’m not exactly sure. I use Artlist for my music and I always search to find the right music, the right vibe for my videos. I never remember the name or the song title, sorry.
So, I have only experience from the Akasha and Akasha II, which I love. Why would I consider the Prodigios over the Akasha? They are more nimble and responsive? But maybe less cushioning? Would you use them for 100K for instance?
That’s a great question Richard. The Prodigio is a much lighter shoe with better cushioning and better comfort for the long ride than the Akasha 2. Nimble and responsive too. But the Akasha 2 is more stable, more durable and better for rockier, more technical terrain. These two shoes are very different I think. I would definitely run 100k race in the Prodigio. What I heard from different sources that the Prodigio is designed to target ultra runners who run Western States type of races. Basically less technical ultras so I think that’s why they made this shoe lighter with less protection and super comfy. If you love your Akasha’s you don’t have to change, but the Prodigio worrh a try, believe me.
I have one and just can say, this ultra flow Salomon shoes are very comfortable, secure as fit well the feet and very ligth to walking and running. Last but not least, the price is low compared with others.
I think the price is very good for what you get. I use it now for traveling because of the comfort and it is easy to take a run with it anywhere you are.
Haha, yes they do have a pretty strong smell. I am wondering if the smell is coming from the Vibram soles or the upper…usually the Gore-Tex has a smell
Prodigio Update after my Sky Race : The race was 18 miles with 7300 feet of elevation gain running through 4 mountain peaks. The terrain was steep, some parts rocky, some annoying steep grassy parts and some ski slopes too. The Prodigio was a good choice. I loved the comfort throughout the whole race. It kept my foot very happy and the grip was working well on most surfaces, I only slipped a couple times on some wet, mossy rocks. I ran throgh some streams where my feet got wet but in 10 minutes I was dry thanks to the mesh knit, quick drying upper. My foot was stable in the shoe and I only had to retie my shoe laces one time, before the big downhill at the end. This race was a good test. The only negative is that now I see even more wear and tear on the shoe, but nothing too significant yet. I think the lugs will wear out early on this shoe, but time will tell. All in all whatever I said in the review is still the same, comfortable, grippy trail runner with some durability problems.
@hungaroexplorer923 Great review straight off the trail/race! Thank you very much for this as I'm considering getting these. Glad you had a good race 😀
@Ripper218 Thanks! Yes, I had a blast. My legs are pretty sore from all the steep descents and ascents but Sky Races are just another level. I am glad I choose the right shoe too!
That’s a good question. Believe it or not, I never used Speedgoat before. For me it is just “too much of a shoe”, too bulky. They have Vibram soles just like the Tomir with a different pattern. They are two very different shoes, but can’t comment much on the Speedgoat since I only tried them in a store :)
@@HungaroExploreryes, the Speedgoats are bulkier. Other brands seem to have improved their treads a lot, so there are more good alternatives. Thank you for your reply.
Thank you for your review. I just bought Tomir 2.0 (1 size up) I’m very happy the way up-hill but the way down-hill It hurts my toes so bad😢 even I wear trail socks. Any suggestions please let me know 🙏🏽
There are couple reasons why it can hurt your toes on the downhill. If the shoe is too small, probably not in your case. If the shoe doesn’t have a secure fit and your foot moves in the shoe. If you have a size bigger it might be too big so your foot moves in the shoe. I use my regular number and it fits nicely. Not sure what else to say.
Hi I usually wear shoes number 44 usually which passes with my orthopedic soles. But Salomon are shorts on my finger (finger touch too much and downhill worse) and with the new orthopedic soles I have I cannot even fit them in. checking the website Salomon has 44 2/3 or 45 1/3. if I should try to take a bigger size hoping they fit with my orthopedic soles but hoping they are nor too big so then the heel will move. which one do you think should I get? I have a 130 euro voucher but I must for sure use it on line so I cannot try the shoes before. I have a pair of Wings Flyte 2 GTX which are light great to walk, run and hike fast but they are (44) too short and feel small on the fingers. do you have a model to suggest? and which size u think? thank you
That is a hard question…I have custom insoles made for running and I don’t have to change sizes because of them. You can try the 44 2/3, the 45 1/3 might be way too big. I would order but make sure you can return it if the size doesn’t work
Hi I usually wear shoes number 44 usually which passes with my orthopedic soles. But Salomon are shorts on my finger (finger touch too much and downhill worse) and with the new orthopedic soles I have I cannot even fit them in. checking the website Salomon has 44 2/3 or 45 1/3. if I should try to take a bigger size hoping they fit with my orthopedic soles but hoping they are nor too big so then the heel will move. which one do you think should I get? I have a 130 euro voucher but I must for sure use it on line so I cannot try the shoes before. I have a pair of Wings Flyte 2 GTX which are light great to walk, run and hike fast but they are (44) too short and feel small on the fingers. do you have a model to suggest? and which size u think? thank you
With orthopedics it is hard to estimate your shoe size, you should get. I have special insoles for high arches for runing but they fit in my shoe with no problem. If you buy more than a size biggger than your actual size, even with orthopedics can be big. I would go half size bigger maybe so the 44 2/3, but you can’t be sure. Make sure you can return the shoe before you buy it just in case
Worst shoes ever! Tomir 2.0 was broken after 25 minutes on trail. Nnormal did not offer any help. If you care about the environment and quality of the product- choose another brand!
Oh wow, that is hard to believe! Wondering if that was a bad shoe in the batch or what’s happened…i didn’t hear that from anyone else. What exactly happened?
Thank you! I didn’t use purifier tablets, I don’t really like them. You can use an UV filter, but I prefer the Greyl filters. They come with a bottle and the filter do not freeze inside.
@@HungaroExplorer thank you very much for the advice, My concern is that I live in Florida, and never been in high altitude. I heard that drinking water helps a lot. Is it easy to find bottle water there? I rather to buy there than use the tablets or other methods. Thanks a lot!!
@sorayanunez3141 Yes, you want to stay hydrated in high altitude. You can buy bottled water everywhere but higher you go, higher the price of the water is. Just keep that in mind!
@sorayanunez3141 Yes, you want to stay hydrated in high altitude. You can buy bottled water everywhere but higher you go, higher the price of the water is. Just keep that in mind!
@@HungaroExplorer yes , I will. Probably I will use what you recommend me. And one last thing, I read about Garmin in-reach is a satellite communications. Do you think that necessary? Thank you again!!
