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Pound Shoes

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citrusspicyearthy
CalmingEnergizing

Pound Shoes effects are mostly energizing.

Pound Shoes is a modern hybrid strain derived from its parent, Cement Shoes. Designed for cultivators seeking reliable performance, this strain is well suited for both indoor and outdoor environments. Growers can expect a high yield from this plant, which reaches maturity after a 60-day flowering period, and it is generally categorized as a strain of moderate cultivation difficulty. Its genetic footprint is notable for serving as the foundational lineage for the offspring variety known as London Shoes.

The terpene profile of Pound Shoes is complex and extensive, led by a dominant concentration of limonene, followed by caryophyllene and myrcene. Shifting into secondary and tertiary notes, the strain presents a chemical architecture featuring linalool, humulene, beta-pinene, and pinene, rounded out by smaller trace amounts of bisabolol, ocimene, nerolidol, borneol, camphene, caryophyllene-oxide, valencene, geraniol, and terpinolene. This broad spectrum of compounds contributes to a nuanced aromatic and flavor experience defined by the interplay between these primary and supporting terpenes.

As a THC-dominant variety, Pound Shoes is primarily utilized by those seeking to cultivate a state of relaxation, happiness, and an uplifted mood. Because of these observed effects, the strain is frequently selected as a therapeutic tool for individuals managing stress, physical pain, or difficulty with sleep. This strain remains a staple in modern gardens due to its consistent efficacy and its proven role in the development of subsequent genetic lines.

Terpene Profile

Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.

limonene ~60%caryophyllene ~28%myrcene ~12%
TerpeneShare
limonene~60%
caryophyllene~28%
myrcene~12%

Research notes below describe isolated terpene mechanisms and early findings. They do not guarantee effects from this strain and are not medical advice.

~60%

citrus

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Russo 2011: increases serotonin in prefrontal cortex + dopamine in hippocampus via 5-HT1A; Johns Hopkins 2024: significantly reduced anxiety vs THC alone.

~28%

spicy

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Russo 2011: only terpene that is a selective full CB2 agonist (100 nM); Gertsch et al. 2008: acts as dietary cannabinoid; unique anti-inflammatory and gastric cytoprotective properties.

~12%

earthy

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Russo 2011: naloxone-sensitive analgesia, potentiates barbiturate sleep; dominant sedating terpenoid; blocks hepatic carcinogenesis by aflatoxin.

Effects

Reported effects — derived from terpene chemistry and cannabinoid profile.

Genetic Profile

Balanced Hybrid

■ Indica 50%■ Sativa 50%

Equal indica and sativa genetics. Balanced body and mind effects.

THC-Dominant

High THC, trace CBD. Psychoactive. Full CB1 agonism — euphoria, appetite, analgesia.

Genealogy

Parentage, ancestry, and genetic relatives of Pound Shoes.

Composite Traits

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evening-wind-downdaytime-productivitymorning-use

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Same primary terpene with overlapping effects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pound Shoes indica or sativa?

Pound Shoes is modeled here as a balanced hybrid (equal indica and sativa genetics).

What terpene is dominant in Pound Shoes?

Limonene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Caryophyllene follows as the secondary terpene.

Is Pound Shoes good for daytime use?

Pound Shoes is versatile and works across different times of day depending on dose and individual response.

How accurate is this data?

See the "Data confidence" card in the sidebar. Terpene profiles and effects are chemistry-informed estimates — individual responses depend on phenotype, source, and personal chemistry.