TheGambler13
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A guy I train with had the buckle break on his pretty easily. I went the Nike Free Run route. More durable, and a little less ridiculous looking
flats are faster. barefoot running or not. When I run a PFT (3 mile run) its going to be in flatsYou guys do know that the athletic/running shoe was created in the 70s, right? Barefoot running has been around for millions of years. Which is the "fad" again?
Minimalist running shoes aren't anything special. Shoe companies have been making them for years. Back then they were called running flats - shoes with thin soles made for competitive running. If you look at the past great runners, they all wore running flats, not these thick heeled monstrosities that we wear on our feet these days. If anything, these minimalist shoes encourage forefoot striking vs traditional heel striking which causes high stress impact injuries. Forefoot striking has been clinically shown to provide minimal impact injuries because landing on your forefoot acts as a suspension system for your legs. Besides a great benefit for runners, barefoot training also helps strengthen the muscles in your feet that were weakened by today's "supportive" athletic shoes. Look up the causes of plantar facilititis.
Either way, you don't need to buy these fancy shoes. If anything, try training WITHOUT shoes first. Like a previous poster mentioned, start slowly first. I wouldn't throw my shoes away and run a marathon without strengthening your feet first to get used to barefoot running.
I just got a pair of kso treks today no heel so you shouldn't be lifting in them. I'm going to spend an hour or two every day in them until I get to ca, then in my off time they will be on my feet there.
My ex refused to kiss me while I was wearing mine...fucking bitch.
I want a pair of treks, but over here they are
What size and colour combo are the KSO that are too big mate?
Fivefingers are awesome. Period. I am very sure that whoever thinks it's a fad has never owned a pair.
I don't like lifting in them; I've tried but I feel that if there are any lateral forces (where the feet meet the ground) the fabric will tear apart.
I own a pair of KSO's, I use them every single day unless there's heavy rain. I've ordered a second pair. T
You guys do know that the athletic/running shoe was created in the 70s, right? Barefoot running has been around for millions of years. Which is the "fad" again?
Minimalist running shoes aren't anything special. Shoe companies have been making them for years. Back then they were called running flats - shoes with thin soles made for competitive running. If you look at the past great runners, they all wore running flats, not these thick heeled monstrosities that we wear on our feet these days. If anything, these minimalist shoes encourage forefoot striking vs traditional heel striking which causes high stress impact injuries. Forefoot striking has been clinically shown to provide minimal impact injuries because landing on your forefoot acts as a suspension system for your legs. Besides a great benefit for runners, barefoot training also helps strengthen the muscles in your feet that were weakened by today's "supportive" athletic shoes. Look up the causes of plantar facilititis.
Either way, you don't need to buy these fancy shoes. If anything, try training WITHOUT shoes first. Like a previous poster mentioned, start slowly first. I wouldn't throw my shoes away and run a marathon without strengthening your feet first to get used to barefoot running.
Wearing my KSO's as we speak just got done a run.
They will change the way you train. As for the fad part...If they work and help you out I don't see how they are a fad?
I know one thing, I'll never run in anything else again.
ALSO Ricardo Almeida is a big fan of them just a little FYI
A also just got back from a run in a pair of KSO's.. and as I thought about it, the only thing I wouldn't do in Fivefingers is play basketball... but I'm 5'7 and fat, so no biggie!
They are great for lifting. However, I had a bad experience with them running. Because they put so much stress on your feet you need to ease into running. While I tried to do this, I clearly pushed it too hard. I ran 2 days in a row, about 1.5 miles each time. My foot was a little sore where the strap goes across the top of my foot. I took the next day off, but then went for 3 miles the following day. After about 2 miles, my foot swelled up like a blimp and I could hardly limp back home. I couldn't walk for about a week without a severe limp. I had to step on the outside of my foot. Now, it has been almost 2 months since then and I am about 90%. I do not run, but am lifting and everything else. I also pop motrin everyday, and continue to RICE it.
haha if I were you in invest in stilts then!
Can't you just grab a pair of aqua socks at Walmart for like, 10 bucks? Same principle, no?
This. Water shoes, aqua shoes, whatever you want to call them. I jump rope and do conditioning stuff in them, but have never tried running, and they cost like $5. The only different is you dont have individual toe cutouts.