Wow, I didn't realize some are that much against minimalist shoes. Fwiw I have been wearing skate shoes (zero drop, no cushioned fyi) since the mid 90's, mostly Vans and Etnies. In the late 90's...I started to wear NB and Merrell minimalist shoes...yes, so well over 20 years. I never had any problems walking or running in them although my long runs topped out at 10miles. Mostly, my runs are 3-5miles, long runs now are 6-8. I wear running shoes with various cushioned and drops up to 10mm. The only problem came were when I ran two long runs recently in a rockered style 10mm drop relatively firm shoes fwiw. My front/mid foot felt pain, then tighten and went numb altogether. Between the two long runs, I ran twice with other shoes...only after the second long run did it really started to feel painful enough where I had to stop running... Again, I'm not pro minimalist...they just never gave me problems. And I have various running shoes...and I didn't have much problem until the said recent occurrence. My running shoes are mostly 4-8mm range fwiw.
There is plenty of data for and against. That's why I am conducting my own test. This simple fact seems to upset Kevin on a deep and spiritual level, but nonetheless, the channel will continue to produce content.
@@legswillmove Definitely, you should do your own research. Imo it's very off puting to be only pro certain tribe and cast off other tribes. It reminds me of the vegan or "plant based" crowd vs. keto, carnivore crowd smh. Often times, I don't even call myself a "runner" although I run...just not long distances. Let us know your findings, peace out!
I have been running in these super shoes, and I felt like my legs were actually getting weaker. The shoes were doing too much of the work. After a 100miles on the Adizero Prime X Strung, I reverted back to barefoot running. And holy crap, my calve muscles are so sore even after a month. So what I've been doing is 50% barefoot 50% zero drop but cushioned shoes. To strengthen my lower legs and feet. I've also changed my routine in the gym to accommodate for this. And I'm now only using my super shoes for race day.
I've heard from a few different people that they feel like they miss out on a lot of training benefits in these super shoes we have now. I'm comfortable with just having fun in them from time to time and otherwise just saving them for race day.
I appreciate the video, and I agree with your take fwiw. I would add that there are degrees (ie. aggressiveness) of toe spring. Id suggest wearing shoes with different cushion, drop, toe spring and find what works for you as an individual. And I would only suggest not going extreme from one end to the other, in a short time, esp for, say, a longer tempo run. I find that I'm ok with most running shoes, on most runs...
Interesting, thanks. I think, the "mix" makes sense. Greets from Berlin/Germany🏃♂️🙂
Wow, I didn't realize some are that much against minimalist shoes. Fwiw I have been wearing skate shoes (zero drop, no cushioned fyi) since the mid 90's, mostly Vans and Etnies. In the late 90's...I started to wear NB and Merrell minimalist shoes...yes, so well over 20 years. I never had any problems walking or running in them although my long runs topped out at 10miles. Mostly, my runs are 3-5miles, long runs now are 6-8.
I wear running shoes with various cushioned and drops up to 10mm. The only problem came were when I ran two long runs recently in a rockered style 10mm drop relatively firm shoes fwiw. My front/mid foot felt pain, then tighten and went numb altogether. Between the two long runs, I ran twice with other shoes...only after the second long run did it really started to feel painful enough where I had to stop running...
Again, I'm not pro minimalist...they just never gave me problems. And I have various running shoes...and I didn't have much problem until the said recent occurrence. My running shoes are mostly 4-8mm range fwiw.
There is plenty of data for and against. That's why I am conducting my own test. This simple fact seems to upset Kevin on a deep and spiritual level, but nonetheless, the channel will continue to produce content.
@@legswillmove Definitely, you should do your own research. Imo it's very off puting to be only pro certain tribe and cast off other tribes. It reminds me of the vegan or "plant based" crowd vs. keto, carnivore crowd smh. Often times, I don't even call myself a "runner" although I run...just not long distances. Let us know your findings, peace out!
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I have been running in these super shoes, and I felt like my legs were actually getting weaker. The shoes were doing too much of the work. After a 100miles on the Adizero Prime X Strung, I reverted back to barefoot running. And holy crap, my calve muscles are so sore even after a month. So what I've been doing is 50% barefoot 50% zero drop but cushioned shoes. To strengthen my lower legs and feet. I've also changed my routine in the gym to accommodate for this. And I'm now only using my super shoes for race day.
I've heard from a few different people that they feel like they miss out on a lot of training benefits in these super shoes we have now. I'm comfortable with just having fun in them from time to time and otherwise just saving them for race day.
I appreciate the video, and I agree with your take fwiw. I would add that there are degrees (ie. aggressiveness) of toe spring. Id suggest wearing shoes with different cushion, drop, toe spring and find what works for you as an individual. And I would only suggest not going extreme from one end to the other, in a short time, esp for, say, a longer tempo run. I find that I'm ok with most running shoes, on most runs...