Running Shoes

LaraGaudess

I have been reading a lot about the minimalist shoe/barefoot running craze and it seems that there is a lot of merit to what is being said (Mainly about where your foot should naturally strike the ground, bulky shoes causing desensitizing which leads to a harder foot strike and more injury). I was wondering if anybody subscribed to this idea, and if so, what kind of shoes, if any, are you using?

I bought the Vivo Barefoot EVO today, so that will be my starting point with this new way of running.

TIA! 

MrsMitty08

There are a couple of folks in my running group that wear Vibram Five Fingers but I've never personally tried them.  They swear by them but I'm still good with my Brooks.

ETA:  There have been some good articles in Runner's World about this new form of running---you can probably Google to find them.  

Good Luck!

LaraGaudess

I think I'm going to return them. The guy convinced me that they fit right, but they are just too damn big. I tripped on the stairs at work again, hurt my arm, and spilled coffee all over my math tests.

I love the idea though, I'm just going to have to wait until they get my size in. Maybe I'll try the vibram fivefinger in the meantime. 

MrsMitty08

OUCH!  Sounds like a bad fit!  I hope you get something that works for you