Has anyone ran in any of the Inov8 range of Road shoes? I...
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I am sorry I can't help you out Mick, I am new to the barefoot running. I have recently bought New Balance Minimums, which I am breaking in. Hopefully you will have some success in responses. Have you googled any reviews?
Jane H • 12 Mar at 12:26 PM
I injured my ankle/heel on a run Jan 3rd. It was very muddy (clay) and I ran about 11km. I didn't feel any pain until I went for a short 3km pace run the next day. I hobbled about for about 2-3 weeks not really being able to put much weight on my heel. ...
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I am sorry, but that does not seem like a question I can or should answer via TS. I know it sucks if I tell you that you should go to see a doctor, but it seems to be the best solution. If he or she allows it, start running again, but go for short distances...
Leonard B • 29 Jan at 3:41 PM
Should a person with little or no arch run bare foot or e...
My feet have slim to none arch in them. Worried about possible foot issues or running injures.
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Ciara, there is no right or wrong to put on barefooted shoes. If you having no arch, you still can buy barefooted shoes & buy additional arch sole stick them into your shoes. This will help you to wear your barefooted shoes whenever you run ;D
Tan P • 24 Jan at 5:16 AM
I've tried barefoot running before but it's not very easy where I live , there aren't many off road courses and pavement isn't ideal without shoes on. Are Vibram five fingers worth buying ? I have some inov shoes which are meant to feel like you're running...
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I should qualify my response by saying that everyone decides what's right for them. While VFF's aren't my cup of tea they may be just the ticket for you. Just like how my white sundress looks cute on me, but Muddy J would probably get beat up if he went o...
Meghan L • 17 Jan at 5:36 AM
I have really been bitten by the barefoot bug!! What a sense of freedom it has given me. I have gradually build up my runs, on the beach, to 5 miles. I ran on the Coastal path for the first time today 6.41 miles! What a great feeling running in all that mud...
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Have you considered running the marathon barefoot? I have run 5k and 10k barefoot and am running a half marathon barefoot in April and I am training to run a 50k trail race barefoot in October so I am not asking you to do anything I wouldn't want to do! :)...
Lara R • 7 Jan at 7:38 PM
I am very much a barefoot runner, and I have noticed things that have changed about my attitude towards running...how has it changed yours? You know you're a barefoot runner when _________? ...you actually wince and get mildly ill when watching a runner w...
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they are both classics!
Jeff G • 2 Nov 2012 at 8:37 PM
i run outdoors and have just started using VFFs but now its winter my feet REALLY know the difference between shod and unshod runs. I was just wondering if any other barefooters used toe socks for the colder seasons, how much they would or wouldn't help an...
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Love Injinji's combined with minimalist shoes for winter weather... the light weights work great inside VFF's... http://barefootinclined.blogspot.com/2011/12/injinji-outdoor-series-toe-socks-review.html
Jeff G • 31 Oct 2012 at 9:07 PM
I was asked by my wife who's just taken up barefoot running whether there were barefoot shoes for the other walks of life, such as work, I did Google this and found very little. Does anyone know of any casual use barefoot shoe makes? and if possible could...
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Vivo barefoot... they make many styles.
Travesty I • 6 Dec 2012 at 8:00 PM
I have been running minimalist for a couple of years on and off, but I am planning to do the London Marathon next year completely barefoot, for charity. A couple of weeks back saw me take my first steps. Whilst out on a short 5 mile run I went au natrual,...
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I have conditioned mine by "just doing it" I suffered through a few blisters at first, but your piggies get used to the punishment fairly quickly.... there are two ways to transition really: kick off your shoes and go for it wholly (not recommended) or ease...
Muddy J • 18 Sep 2012 at 9:20 PM
I have arthritic damage to my knees and ankles and had resigned myself to the fact that I could never take up running. Could barefoot be an option for me? I'd love to hear from you if you know of, or are, someone with joint damage who is enjoying barefoot r...
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Glad to here it, I think the more you run even if it is slow and low impact the joints develop against the arthritis, so the more often the less it develops! That's what I think anyway.
Paul H • 6 Jul 2012 at 7:11 PM
Can someone shed some light on this one. I tried a pair of Vibram KSO and found them lacking in protection when running off road. I have switched to Newtons. Is the running style the same?
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there are different models of VFF's specific to application... The Spydiron line-up is specifically made for off road use and has a piece of nylon guarding your arch (not supporting)....
Muddy J • 18 Sep 2012 at 9:07 PM
Does anyone wear minimalist shoes as everyday footwear? If so, did that help with the running transition? It seems like it would and I'm curious to find out about others' experiences.
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I wear either my VFF's or my Huaraches... everywhere... this weekend I had to stuff my feet into "regular" shoes for a wedding, and I was MISERABLE... once you go Barefoot, theres no going back...
Muddy J • 11 Sep 2012 at 12:34 PM
Do you think stores that sell running shoes should educate the buyers to improve their running form and help prevent injuries? Irrespective of what runners they are trying to sell you, should they be teaching proper running form?
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I do think that the dedicated 'barefoot' shoe stores should offer more advice...maybe not the mainstream stores, but if you are selling a new lifestyle then you should offer support too. Even if its a leaflet that comes with the shoes pointing you in the ri...
Danielle S • 3 May 2012 at 10:17 AM
I've been running a lot over the last year, but with cushioned trainers. I just bought a pair of http://tribesports.com/products/running/running-shoes/barefoot-running-shoes/2969893-vivobarefoot-evo-ii-nylon-running-shoes and I'm keen to start running wit...
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I think I've probably done it the other way round but following an injury went barefoot to get back to basics. Fantastic way to run as completely different focus. Built up carefully doing trail and road. Have worn my Vibrams once to try but even those cha...
Elaine G • 30 Jun 2012 at 7:40 PM
How many kilometers will a pair of barefoot running shoes...
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@blackstar I agree that "barefoot shoes" sounds contradictory however, I think they are necessary to make the transition. For instance, now that I've been running for a while with them, I can see that my skin on forefoot is way thicker and more resistant. ...
Arnaud L • 27 Jul 2012 at 1:37 PM
Has anybody read the book Chi-Running by Danny Dreyer? Are the principles explained in this basically the same for bare foot running? Cheers
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Chi Running; I found the book very enlightening. Anyone just starting out running or one that has a difficult time at it; it is a must read. Teaches running to be a more relaxing and less stressful sport.
John P • 25 Nov 2012 at 2:20 PM
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OK I feel the need to comment on this because I believe in the trade of information, especially if it helps. First, look at the animal kingdom. We are the only animals that try to run on our heels. I had back surgery and tried to start running again and...
Efren T • 22 Oct 2012 at 4:18 PM
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