Running. Why do they do it?

[Eric Arthur]

This article has some good pointers on trail shoe choices. Barefoot and minimalism is being killed off by the manufacturers now that everyone who bought into it has bought into it. We're all wearing Hoka One One now Cyclone, get with the programme

 

http://iancorless.org/2015/07/16/tips-for-the-trail-shoe-choice/

Edited July 16, 2015 by Eric Arthur

[The Mush]

This article has some good pointers on trail shoe choices. Barefoot and minimalism is being killed off by the manufacturers now that everyone who bought into it has bought into it. We're all wearing Hoka One One now Cyclone, get with the programme

 

http://iancorless.org/2015/07/16/tips-for-the-trail-shoe-choice/

 

I don't think this is necessarily the case. I think the mainstream shoe manufacturers who "had a go" at producing minimalist shoes are moving away (as they always do) towards the newest fad. However, what has happened in the last few years is that there has been an increase in manufacturers who specialise in barefoot/ minimalist shoes. For example VivoBarefoot or Skora (two of my shoes of choice).

[Eric Arthur]

I can't remember the details offhand but I think it was Vibram recently paid out on a massive class action as a result of them making claims about the benefits of barefoot running that didn't have any basis in truth.

 

The thing is if you are a 9 stone snake you can get away more easily with no cushioning. I'm nearer 14 stone so the nearest I get to minimalist are Inov8 Mudclaws and Salomon Sense which are probably like clogs to you and you'll have to cut my Pegasus pillows off my dead feet.

 

This shoe choosing business gets more complicated the more you know.

 

---------- Post added 16-07-2015 at 14:25 ----------

 

I checked and it was Vibram. Did you get some money back?

 

http://www.runnersworld.com/newswire/vibram-settles-class-action-lawsuit

Edited July 16, 2015 by Eric Arthur

[The Mush]

I can't remember the details offhand but I think it was Vibram recently paid out on a massive class action as a result of them making claims about the benefits of barefoot running that didn't have any basis in truth.

 

The thing is if you are a 9 stone snake you can get away more easily with no cushioning. I'm nearer 14 stone so the nearest I get to minimalist are Inov8 Mudclaws and Salomon Sense which are probably like clogs to you and you'll have to cut my Pegasus pillows off my dead feet.

 

This shoe choosing business gets more complicated the more you know.

 

My bold - Now THAT I will totally agree with!!

 

Vibram did pay out a massive amount of money - and it was because they were claiming things that weren't necessarily true. The big disclaimer with the barefoot/ minimalist thing is; if you don't buy into it completely, and are willing to put in a lot of hard work to run correctly, then you will end up with injuries.

[Fudbeer]

My bold - Now THAT I will totally agree with!!

 

Vibram did pay out a massive amount of money - and it was because they were claiming things that weren't necessarily true. The big disclaimer with the barefoot/ minimalist thing is; if you don't buy into it completely, and are willing to put in a lot of hard work to run correctly, then you will end up with injuries.

 

Yeah my theory on minimal/barefoot shoes are that if you are running on soft surfaces ,have no injuries,are not overweight and have a close to perfect running technique then they may work for you but otherwise you risk injury

[Winemaster]

I have several different pairs of runners each for particular kinds of runs or training sessions if you like.

 

Green Silence very lightweight and my favourite shoe mainly used for intervals and speed sessions only the occasional 5k if i'm in good form.

 

Asics Gel lytes 33 2 my normal regular running shoe comfortable for anything from 1 mile to perhaps marathon distance (20 miles is my furthest)

 

Brooks trail shoes for off road winter base training or off road running if its wet weather.

 

I'm wanting to try out the "On" running shoes as they encourage a forefoot transition through the gait cycle but not sure it would suit my style of running so for now I'll stick to my mid foot (ball of foot) strike.