http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/30/business/30shoe.html?_r=1&8dpc
I will be curious to see how these shoes take off over the next few years. If I hear rave reviews, perhaps I will have to try the bare bones, er... "barefoot" approach to running.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Barefoot
Ok. Agreed. Some designs for running shoes have gone over the top. Coils, rounded soles and computer chips - doesn't this take away the simplicity of running? However, the simple concept of the FiveFingers design by Vibram seems a little extreme too. I don't think they would be good for running on concrete in the city, but running in an open field for an ultimate game? Perfect. Here's the NYTimes article I stumbled upon:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/30/business/30shoe.html?_r=1&8dpc
I will be curious to see how these shoes take off over the next few years. If I hear rave reviews, perhaps I will have to try the bare bones, er... "barefoot" approach to running.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/30/business/30shoe.html?_r=1&8dpc
I will be curious to see how these shoes take off over the next few years. If I hear rave reviews, perhaps I will have to try the bare bones, er... "barefoot" approach to running.
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Check out this study that supports moving towards a fivefingers idea. http://www.sportsci.org/jour/0103/mw.htm
ReplyDeleteI saw someone wearing a pair of these today. I almost stopped him to ask his opinion on the shoes, but decided that buying a coffee was more important. Next time...
ReplyDeleteMy friend runs in these...like 20 miles...loves them. So does my other friend. But runners can be kind of weird...
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