Would you ever run in "barefoot" shoes?

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Im interested in trying a pair of Vibram 5 finger shoes. I just finished the book "Born to Run" and feeling inspired. Barefoot running can increase your foot and toe strength, improve running form, increase your arch height and create more space between your toes.

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if you want to try the those go ahead. I personally haven't, but my ex used them in light trails and xc courses and loved them. but if you want q hood compromise between a minimalist shoe and a solid running shoe,look into altra shoes with zero drop. super comfy but still provide just enough support for running in any setting.

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I had 4 pairs and wore them all the time but they get kinda funky! I loved them when I was on my feet all day 10-12 he shifts

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I have, & it was a horrible experience! If you’re running on a leveled smooth surface it’s tolerable, however I run trails and with every pound of my foot a rock is piercing through that thin sole. I mostly just wear mine during the day or in the sauna .

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But they’re a nice light shoe for walking around.

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I use to run 5-10 miles per day in the vibrams, I switched back to my ASICS, I injured my foot while running in them.

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I've heard great things about barefoot running in my runners group. Eventually, I want to give Xeros a try!

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I don’t like it for long runs or races. But I love it for training or hiking.

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I’ve tried. They just killed my shins. I have incredibly high arches and they were NOT supportive, whatsoever

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That book was so interesting. I’ve heard different things about them. For me it wouldn’t be good because I have flat feet, bad knees, bad hips, plantar fasciitis and my feet turn inward when running (basically shouldn’t be such a big runner and yet here I am 20-25 miles a week!) so I need the stability. I’ve also heard that it actually helps people with knee issues or better for flat feet for some too. I guess it’s about preference.

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Barefoot running is bs for the most part.  You should definitely start using a show like altra if you are planning to go to barefoot type of running shoes.  Altra has zero drop and a wide foot and they have the support to Help you start landing with your forefoot and (which is the best for running)  and not your heel.  If you’re a heavy heel striker then you won’t be running very far at all in any type of barefoot minimalist shoes!  You will get injuries and be set back for months likely.  Barefoot running is a joke for 90% of those who try it.  But zero drop shoes are amazing and a more natural way to run.  Zero drop means the heel is the same Height as your toes.  Another shoe called Newton’s are designed to train you to land with a mod foot strike and has a 2-3mm drop.  Which is still much lower than most shoes. 
Good shoes are expensive.  You get what you pay for.

Would you ever run in "barefoot" shoes?

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