Discussion: rogaine footwear?

can someone recommend what sort of shoes (and socks?) are
best for a 24 hour race (expecting trails, roads, off-trail)?
does anyone wear "adventure racing" shoes?

I don't know. The tradeoff I've faced so far has been water-absorbing, heavy "trail running" shoes vs. no-cushioning, awkward O-shoes. I can tell you, however, that the main reason I could keep up with Vytenis for the second part of the World Rogaine Champs was that I put on my O-shoes, and could actually lift the feet. I think that O-shoes + Compeed may be the winning combination (tape with Compeed early with any sign of blisters developing).

My best ROGAINE shoes were regular running shoes (Nike Pegasus, Asics 2060) - light, traction was not a big issue even on a rainy day with steep slopes. NO NEW SHOES!!! Socks: I did not have much trouble with regular cotton socks, but Bernie used THORLO last time and had less blister issues then I did (it was vice versa before that).
Greg B.

I'm a big fan of Montrail shoes and SmartWool socks. The Montrail Diablo shoe was highly rated in Trail Runner Magazine - I liked them so much I even used them for orienteering for 6 months. I tried Salomon AR shoes but found them awkward. Avoid cotton socks.
-Mike W. (www.teamhammer.ca)

I like Montrails as well (I wear the Vitesse, which seems to be going out of vogue). I wear really thin Ultimax socks and change them often. Moisture seems to be the cause of blisters for me. Unless it's raining, Ultimax socks dry in about half an hour so you can just bring two pair and swap back and forth.

I'm with Greg on this one, I prefer regular running shoes that have a little use in them, and I wear orienteering knee socks. That said, I typically do get some blisters in a Rogaine. This may be in part because I have a habit of using running shoes that are well past their expiration date.

I have never used O shoes for a rogaine. I prefer trail shoes with a more agressive tread than a road design. I have used anything from Asics and nikes to my current montrail and north face gortex shoes.
I can not remember ever getting blisters. my main problem is immersion foot, which if you have ever had it, is worse than blisters because it covers the entire bottom of your foot.
the solution would be to keep the feet dry, but we all know that is near impossible. the next best thing would be to change sox and shoes several times per race, if the course allowed for it.
the sox I have used have been either smartwool or thorlo. always one pair at a time. I don't like the layering idea. just my personal preference.
another thing to remember is that your feet will swell during a 24 hour race, especially if they get wet. if your race plan includes stopping at the hash house, you might want to consider having a second pair of shoes in a slightly larger size.

I have never used O shoes for a rogaine. I prefer trail shoes with a more agressive tread than a road design. I have used anything from Asics and nikes to my current montrail and north face gortex shoes.
I can not remember ever getting blisters. my main problem is immersion foot, which if you have ever had it, is worse than blisters because it covers the entire bottom of your foot.
the solution would be to keep the feet dry, but we all know that is near impossible. the next best thing would be to change sox and shoes several times per race, if the course allowed for it.
the sox I have used have been either smartwool or thorlo. always one pair at a time. I don't like the layering idea. just my personal preference.
another thing to remember is that your feet will swell during a 24 hour race, especially if they get wet. if your race plan includes stopping at the hash house, you might want to consider having a second pair of shoes in a slightly larger size.

I have never used O shoes for a rogaine. I prefer trail shoes with a more agressive tread than a road design. I have used anything from Asics and nikes to my current montrail and north face gortex shoes.
I can not remember ever getting blisters. my main problem is immersion foot, which if you have ever had it, is worse than blisters because it covers the entire bottom of your foot.
the solution would be to keep the feet dry, but we all know that is near impossible. the next best thing would be to change sox and shoes several times per race, if the course allowed for it.
the sox I have used have been either smartwool or thorlo. always one pair at a time. I don't like the layering idea. just my personal preference.
another thing to remember is that your feet will swell during a 24 hour race, especially if they get wet. if your race plan includes stopping at the hash house, you might want to consider having a second pair of shoes in a slightly larger size.

To clarify a bit, the blisters that I get are always on the sides of my toes, where one toe steps on the edge of another. And the one thing that I've found helps this is to wrap each vulnerable toe in ductape before putting on my socks. I essentially never get blisters on the bottoms of the feet, or on the heels.