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captaincaptain · 06-18-2011, 08:41 PM

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Bought a new pair of running shoes. Minimalism is where it's at.

Why thank you, for the price they better be.

**Janszoon** · 06-18-2011, 08:50 PM

My last somewhat major purchase. Yes, they look goofy as hell but so far running in them is making a huge difference for crappy knees.

captaincaptain · 06-18-2011, 09:01 PM

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My last somewhat major purchase. Yes, they look goofy as hell but so far running in them is making a huge difference for crappy knees.

I own two pairs of them. They're great.

Freebase Dali · 06-18-2011, 09:24 PM

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My last somewhat major purchase. Yes, they look goofy as hell but so far running in them is making a huge difference for crappy knees.

Oh wow, you got toe shoes.
A guy at my school wears them all the time. It looks hilarious. I don't see any reason for each toe to need its own separate space, but it sure is a conversation starter.

**Janszoon** · 06-18-2011, 09:31 PM

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I own two pairs of them. They're great.

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Oh wow, you got toe shoes.
A guy at my school wears them all the time. It looks hilarious. I don't see any reason for each toe to need its own separate space, but it sure is a conversation starter.

Well for one thing it makes the shoes super comfortable. The big reason for them though is that it helps mimic the experience of running barefoot, the end result being that you strike less with your heel. For me, hopefully, this will mean less knee issues from running.

Freebase Dali · 06-18-2011, 09:41 PM

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Well for one thing it makes the shoes super comfortable. The big reason for them though is that it helps mimic the experience of running barefoot, the end result being that you strike less with your heel. For me, hopefully, this will mean less knee issues from running.

Hopefully. At least the sharp impacts would be reduced, but I can't say the same for issues caused by ordinary pressure impact.
I dunno, though... I've run barefoot before, and I still get the same heel/ball-to-toe motion, as it's a natural running occurrence. The only time that's not the case, with me--at least--is when I'm sprinting. I may be different though.

captaincaptain · 06-18-2011, 09:42 PM

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Oh wow, you got toe shoes.
A guy at my school wears them all the time. It looks hilarious. I don't see any reason for each toe to need its own separate space, but it sure is a conversation starter.

Wearing VFFs is one step away from running barefoot, so having the toes separate helps with that feeling. I personally like them because they're very lightweight and socks are optional.

**Janszoon** · 06-18-2011, 09:43 PM

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Hopefully. At least the sharp impacts would be reduced, but I can't say the same for issues caused by ordinary pressure impact.
I dunno, though... I've run barefoot before, and I still get the same heel/ball-to-toe motion, as it's a natural running occurrence. The only time that's not the case, with me--at least--is when I'm sprinting. I may be different though.

Well, I guess I'll just have to wait and see how it goes.

Freebase Dali · 06-18-2011, 09:46 PM

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Well, I guess I'll just have to wait and see how it goes.

Let us know!
Because I sure do get shin-splints when I run, even with expensive running shoes. Although I suspect it's because my right leg faces outward a lot more than my left, which I suspect is because I've only been crossing that leg over my left my whole life when sitting like that, causing it to be a lot more stretched or something.

**Janszoon** · 06-18-2011, 09:56 PM

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Let us know!
Because I sure do get shin-splints when I run, even with expensive running shoes. Although I suspect it's because my right leg faces outward a lot more than my left, which I suspect is because I've only been crossing that leg over my left my whole life when sitting like that, causing it to be a lot more stretched or something.

I'll definitely let you know. If this is something that finally gets me back into running I'm going to be pretty thrilled.

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