Barefoot running

Xiaolongbao
Xiaolongbao Posts: 854 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Anyone out there a fan? I'm trying to take it up and I'm interested in finding some friends who are doing it too or people who are willing to share advice.

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  • jenluvsushi
    jenluvsushi Posts: 933 Member
    I'm not actually barefoot but wearing a minimilist shoe....they totally cured my shin splints. I think it is very personal but for me....I can't imagine running in high stability shoes again. Too bad I paid mega bucks for my Brooks from Fleet Feet before figuring this out.
  • quill16
    quill16 Posts: 373 Member
    Anyone using the "barefoot shoes" with the toes? My running store is featuring them half price next week ( they say they are not selling) and I am very curious. Only once did I see someone wearing them and that was a teenager in an airport. I am concerned about support as I run 5-7 miles a day 6 days a week.
  • Xiaolongbao
    Xiaolongbao Posts: 854 Member
    Do you mean vibrams? I have a pair and I do think they help build up foot strength. They offer protection without too much support. I'm trying to train myself to go totally barefoot but I think they're a good compromise.
  • rmdaly
    rmdaly Posts: 250 Member
    I don't barefoot run (yet) but I have read a lot about barefoot runnning. If you can get the Vibrams Five Fingers shoes at half price that is a great deal! From what I have read, though, you have to get used to running in them. So don't expect to be able to go out and run your usual 5-7 miles on pavement with them. Your stride changes with the different shoe. I think there is a lot of literature online about how to get used to running in them. People I know who have them use both for a while depending on the terrain they are running on.

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