I was wondering what you think about the barefoot running craze/ethos? I have recently purchased a pair of the vibram Fivefingers treksport model. They feel a little strange, but I do like wearing them a lot.
We decided to get me a pair after I run/walked (mostly walked) to work. When I got to the office, my left arch was really hurting. I told the wife that I needed a new pair of running shoes. Now something to bare in mind is that i have what I call picky feet. They are ridiculously sensitive. Whenever I buy shoes, the soles have to be just right or I can't wear them as they hurt too much. With this in mind, we decided to try the five fingers and so far I really like them. It definitely takes a little while to get used to them, but I think I am getting there. I do like the fact that wearing them seems to encourage me to run more on my mid foot and ball of my foot. I have found that running seems to take a little less effort for me that way. I have also noticed hat after running, my legs are a little less sore than they are when I work out in running shoes. Have you noticed that? Do you run either barefoot or in minimal shoes? What's your opinion about them? Let me know in the comments.
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