Swimrun Shoes 101: Everything from the Knees Down

About this episode

This episode covers everything you need to know about swimrun shoes and gear from the knees down.

Welcome to episode 327 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast! The most popular gear question we get is about shoes. Do you need a special swimrun shoe? Are you going to get blisters running in wet socks? We are busting every myth in this one. Episode 327 is a full Swimrun 101 breakdown of everything from the knees down — shoes, socks, laces, modifications, how to test your gear at home, when it makes sense to upgrade, and how to retire a pair with dignity. It is a callback to one of our most popular episodes ever, the Swimrun Shoedown, recast for 2026 with everything we have learned since.

People in this episode

Host: Löw Tide Böyz

Topics covered

• swimrun shoes
• gear testing
• blister prevention
• running
• swimming
• gear modifications

Keywords

• swimrun
• shoes
• socks
• gear testing
• blisters
• running
• swimming

Mentioned in this episode

Products: swimrun shoe, shoes, socks, laces, gear

Books & works: Swimrun Shoedown

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