Minimulist/Barefoot Running

[boxingsmash69]

very true

but since switching to a heeless shoe(because i cut it off), i never have to worry about heel striking

the added advantage to a minimalist shoe is less weight

to me less is better

but your right if you focus on running on your toes and practice until it becomes common then there is no need for a change in shoes

which also means there is no need to spend 150 dollars on super cushiony shoes

vibrams are only 75 and have more uses than running

Don't forget how the running shoe companies say that running shoes must be replaced every couple hundred miles or every month. Spending all that money every month just because the "support and cushioning" is wearing off. That adds up.

I would rather buy a minimalist shoe, which makes your feet/legs develop it's own support and cushioning. Plus, minimalist shoes would probably last a lifetime compared to the traditional running shoe.

[killacash]

Don't forget how the running shoe companies say that running shoes must be replaced every couple hundred miles or every month. Spending all that money every month just because the "support and cushioning" is wearing off. That adds up.

I would rather buy a minimalist shoe, which makes your feet/legs develop it's own support and cushioning. Plus, minimalist shoes would probably last a lifetime compared to the traditional running shoe.

How long does the sole last on a minimalist shoe?

[boxingsmash69]

How long does the sole last on a minimalist shoe?

On average, at least a year. Since the whole concept behind minimalist shoes is having almost nothing, you can run in a very worn out pair of shoes and still use it. Once your body is used to the minimalist method, your feet/legs wont need any kind of support/cushioning.

[Klemman]

Impressive, I know of that man. However, I am far more impressed by the Tarahumara indians. An average one can run 100+ miles nonstop, barefoot, some have even ran 400+ miles nonstop, barefoot.

Forrest Gump ran across the country non-stop 4 times and he was wearing those old Nike White Leather shoes with the red swoosh. I don't think he ever had any injury problems.

[Vitez]

MidnightSpecial,

I was asking regarding minimalist for boxing because they might have too much grip for boxing....

[ScottDBA]

Tried running barefoot for the first time ever today. Only did one 6 minute mile on a treadmill but it was the first time in overa year I was able to run without discomfort in my knees (usually I wear two braces). I also get shin splints off and on and had no pain there either.

It's just one day so too early to tell if I'll never have problems, but for now I'll keep running on the treadmill barefoot and then get some vibram shoes in the spring so I can run outside and not step on glass or dog crap haha.

[baya]

just got my newest pair of vibrams on sunday, couldn't wait any longer and just did a quick 10k and OMG ... these non-shoes are the effin *****e. \

saucony, sorry, but ... i ahh,,,, this is hard for me, **** ... i'm leaving you.

if my foot was a ****, then vibram's are the slit they'll forever ride in.

[killacash]

So its no painful transition? Baya, ScottDBA

Also can u do sprints in these?

[baya]

So its no painful transition? Baya, ScottDBA

Also can u do sprints in these?

if you've been running then no, its not a painful transition at all; just a little discomfort.

yeah, i put in another run last night and was JAM-MING

[John Harris]

I've been running in Vibrams for a couple of years now. It's taken that long for me to adapt. I feel like my feet and calves are still getting stronger every day. Calves and the bottoms of my feet still get a little sore when I do sprints or hill work.

If you try to do too much in these shoes when you first get them it can hurt.