{"id":10348,"date":"2020-08-18T19:18:07","date_gmt":"2020-08-18T18:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/healthylivinglondon.com\/?p=10348"},"modified":"2020-11-16T13:09:22","modified_gmt":"2020-11-16T13:09:22","slug":"tried-tested-giessweins-merino-runners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthylivinglondon.com\/london-health-fitness-reviews\/tried-tested-giessweins-merino-runners\/","title":{"rendered":"TRIED & TESTED: Giesswein Merino Runners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Lockdown has been tough. I have struggled with self-motivation and have really missed going to classes and trying out new studios. I have definitely succumbed to the ‘quarantine kilos’! Thank goodness that Giesswein<\/a> found me! I was gifted the Giesswein Merino Runners at the end of lockdown and have been trying and testing them since. They have become a motivation to get me off my arse, which is notably bigger! These shoes have become my new go-to pair…<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Giesswein (pronounced Geese vine) gave me a pair of their Giesswein Merino Runners and at the perfect time. I was demotivated and feeling down. Being asked to check out and try and test a new product got me up and out. With any product that I review, I give it my all and fully test it out; I want my reviews to be honest and knowledgable, so these shoes really became a perfect motivator. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Who Are Giesswein?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Giesswein are an Austrian based family run business that has been developing clothes and shoes with merino wool for three generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Wool is not an artificially manufactured standard, but as unique as nature itself. That’s why it takes years of experience of our employees to get wool into shape.” Giesswein<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, What Are Giesswein Merino Runners? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

All-round walking, jogging, running shoes made with merino wool<\/strong> that have an EVA sole<\/strong>. Merino wool has some incredible properties, such as being naturally anti-bacterial<\/strong> and odour resistant<\/strong>. You can wear these shoes without socks! The natural properties of merino wool ensure your feet are warm in winter and cool in summer. They wick away<\/strong> any moisture, keeping your feet dry. The stretch<\/strong> that merino wool offers means your feet are comfortable<\/strong> as the shoes fit like a glove<\/s>, shoe! The sole is EVA technology which means they are light, soft, flexible and absorb impact<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We select only hand-picked wool qualities according to high ethical and ecological standards.” Giesswein<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are My Thoughts?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Giesswein Merino Runners are so comfy and supportive and I was surprised at just how light they are. I have worn them running, jogging, shopping, walking and scooting! They are super soft, comfy, stretchy and have become my go-to pair of shoes. I love the colour; black with the white sole as they are versatile, but they do have other colours if you are more adventurous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I haven’t needed to clean them yet, as London has been surprisingly hot… so no mud, but they can be washed in a washing machine (cold water, 30\u00b0C)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In terms of sizing, I found that the Merino Runners were a tad big, so I sized down. I normally wear a UK 5.5 and I wear the Giesswein Merino Runners in a EUR 37, which is a UK 5. Besides, Giesswein don’t do half sizes. Shipping and returns are currently free in the UK, so if you get it wrong, it’s easy to fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The highlights of our sustainable production are:
– 0% scraps
– up to 90% recycled water in production
– 100% use of renewable resources” Giesswein<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I would recommend these shoes to anyone who needs a new pair of runners. They really are comfy and supportive and put a spring in your step!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company are thoughtful and are focused on cruelty-free and sustainable production. This is important to me and something I always look into, especially when buying a merino wool product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“At Giesswein, not only do we ensure that our Merino wool is of the utmost quality: we are also cruelty-free. We only source from farmers who hold a Mulesing-free certification.<\/em>“<\/span> Giesswein<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n