[–] AngryAvocado 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I have to wear boots for work so the idea of feeling the ground is so tantalizing. I think I'll order a pair at the end of this month now!
[–] Unsung_Heroes_again 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Its a weird feeling, I didnt realize how bad of a heel striker i was until i went minimalist and barefoot.
Running changes drastically, and its amazing how running like that alters your gait and stride. It actually made me more of an efficient runner, and when it comes to trails, more sensory information, and faster reflexes and adaptations to slippery ground, those random rocks and roots, gravel, etc...
Whenever my mom has an issue with her gait (stride gets sloppy, she bruised her heel a few weeks ago, etc.. and she is a 61 year old boston qualifier) she spends time running barefoot in the grass or switches to a slower run in the vibrams while her muscles remember how they are supposed to work. (She normally runs in newtons).
[–] AngryAvocado 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
Mom sounds like a badass! Do you happen to lift in your minimalist shoes as well? That was another concern of mine. Even though my current shoes are relatively low profile I still prefer to squat with socks only.
[–] Rokuah 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I have a pair of vibrams and I absolutely adore them. I started wearing them in 2010 as reef shoes when I would go surfing since I wanted something that wouldn't hurt my grip on the board and would still protect me from walking on the rocks when I was trying to get out to the swells.