I understand the appeal to use the foot as it was biomechanically intended, but a drastic switch from cushioned shoes to a minimal or even barefoot shoe doesn’t help. As an American, I live in a society covered in concrete and asphalt, even in a rural state. These materials dramatically increase the impact forces that reverberate through your legs when running and can cause injuries without the necessary padding. Instead of switching cold turkey, I encourage a gradual transition to lower cushioned and wider toe box shoes. Personally, I run a lot, so I need the cushion to keep my legs healthy. When I’m not running and need a shoe, I wear the Altra Lone Peak to let my feet do their job properly while maintaining comfort. I have dealt with minor Achilles tendon issues in the past and instead of purchasing high drop shoes, I have use PT exercises found online to strengthen my lower legs.
Yep, you are 100% correct. Modern shoes are faster and great for races. A more minimal shoe allows runners to get proper form and strengthen muscles properly.
100%. If you're going for a pb, I think those are the way to go. But at least for me, the occasional mid tempo run in barefoot shoes made the "normal" runs quicker as well. And in the long run (70s and up), anything you can do to improve your balance might literally save your life.
I'm pretty sure foam helps with shock absorption of any kind of striking movement on the delicate human joints. It really depends on the type of shoe the person buys and its technology within it.
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I understand the appeal to use the foot as it was biomechanically intended, but a drastic switch from cushioned shoes to a minimal or even barefoot shoe doesn’t help. As an American, I live in a society covered in concrete and asphalt, even in a rural state. These materials dramatically increase the impact forces that reverberate through your legs when running and can cause injuries without the necessary padding. Instead of switching cold turkey, I encourage a gradual transition to lower cushioned and wider toe box shoes. Personally, I run a lot, so I need the cushion to keep my legs healthy. When I’m not running and need a shoe, I wear the Altra Lone Peak to let my feet do their job properly while maintaining comfort. I have dealt with minor Achilles tendon issues in the past and instead of purchasing high drop shoes, I have use PT exercises found online to strengthen my lower legs.
Great insights, we totally agree with everything you mentioned.
Since i switched to 100% pure barefoot running 12 years ago I don't have any injuries anymore. Mostly running on hard surfaces.
Reminds me of what Joe Rubio said in The Drop.
I go barefòot in my strength training. Maybe because I am Asian and I do most workouts at home.
Still run faster with modern shoes
Yep, you are 100% correct. Modern shoes are faster and great for races. A more minimal shoe allows runners to get proper form and strengthen muscles properly.
100%. If you're going for a pb, I think those are the way to go. But at least for me, the occasional mid tempo run in barefoot shoes made the "normal" runs quicker as well.
And in the long run (70s and up), anything you can do to improve your balance might literally save your life.
I'm pretty sure foam helps with shock absorption of any kind of striking movement on the delicate human joints. It really depends on the type of shoe the person buys and its technology within it.
this video is really well made!