Bare feet. NBR.

I'm seeing a lot of barefeet runners. Not such a big deal along the lake or beaches but in Wicker/Humbolt parks? On the sidewalk? Can't be good for your feet not to mention the broken glass.

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Permalink Reply by Ride it like you stole it on June 18, 2012 at 2:30pm

Walking and running barefoot is healthier for your feet, then wearing shoes. Shoes are not good for your feet, period. There have been several studies on the subject.

I think callusing of the feet might help with avoiding things on the surfaces walked/ran. But I have no evidence of this.

Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on June 18, 2012 at 2:30pm

It was the next big thing. Now, maybe not so much...

Permalink Reply by Ride it like you stole it on June 18, 2012 at 2:33pm

I found this one..

http://nymag.com/health/features/46213/



Kevin C said:

It was the next big thing. Now, maybe not so much...

Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on June 19, 2012 at 1:01am

Two words:  Arch Support.

Two more words:  Plantar Faciitis.  

I wouldn't wish it on anyone.  It takes years to get better and often never really does. Foot pain is forever.  Seriously -don't go there. 

Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on June 19, 2012 at 1:30am
Permalink Reply by spencewine on June 19, 2012 at 2:04am

I've been running in "those barefoot things" with no arch support what-so-ever for about 4 years now. 2 marathons, a dozen half-marathons, and thousands of training miles in between. I love them. I'm not going to advocate for barefoot running or "psuedo-barefoot running" in my case, because, I think it comes down to the individual. I love my Vibrams and can hardly image running without them, they make running fun for me. I tried complete barefoot running and it ended in disaster (blisters the size of quarters) - Vibrams are a nice in-between. But for others, it may not work and that's fine too. I think the fact that people are running is a good thing, regardless of footwear.  Vibrams have their limits...it's fine here in the city with pavement, but once you get on trails with big rocks, forget about it - I've tried trail running a couple times in them and it ended with deep bruises in the balls of my feet each time. I try to ignore most of the Pro-shoe/Pro-barefoot conversations as their really is no winning them...it's like politics.

Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on June 19, 2012 at 2:13am

Whenever I ride or walk down the LFP I look at all the nice boats in the harbors.  Those things are expensive as heck.    I wonder how many of them are owned by podiatrists? They seem to have plenty of patients... 

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