Most chunky track shoes these days are overly design with exaggerating soles support and they r not comfortable to run with,for that i agreed that it hinder the delay in striking the feet to ground, but in my opinion, shoes that has too thin a sole like the minimalist will be very uncomfortable firstly imagine ur foot stepping on foreign objects eg.stones & to run with our body weight impacting the heels which may cause injuries/strain to our other part of body(this true for heavy weight ppl)
im not too convince about it..i always tot that running its better to run with a shoe with good cushion soles otherwise u will injure ur knees in the long run, isit tt the case?? i tink this minimalistic shoes is ideal provided that u r running on soft surface like a stadium track..
@alohas01 With minimal shoes, or barefoot, you run with a form that does not put all the shock and stresses on your legs, knees, hips, etc. I've heard it said that the more cushioning your shoes have, the harder your heels tend to strike the ground. The human foot and ankle is a natural shock absorber, if you have the proper form, i.e. using a fore- or mid-foot strike.
@Patrick94GSR Well I have extremely narrow and flexible feet so I've gotta stick with the conventional running shoes. That's just me though. Whenever I wear racing flats and spikes in cross country meets I strike properly and all that hype, but it does its toll on the arches of my feet. So minimalist running is only for some, not for everybody.
@ccoker95 It is for everybody, but everybody also needs to go through the transitional phase. You need to start off slow in order to develop and strengthen all the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in your foot so it wont hurt anymore. The reason you have narrow, flexible feet is because your feet themselves have been de-conditioned and arent able to support your weight properly, in the way your body is intended to run. Its like saying you cant swim because you dont have back and triceps muscle...
@ruburtoe1 Well i have narrow flexible feet because my mom did too. Sure they didn't have running shoes 500 years ago, but they didn't run on asphalt either did they? Either way you can get injuries, it's running.
I've been running in minimalistic shoes for almost a year now and seeing other people in the gym with VFF's still pounding their heels away on the treadmill makes me cringe. I guess they don't get the idea of form or have never ran barefoot much their entire life.
Ok Junk. You're the boss. Without ever seeing you run I feel confident saying this chick has much better running form than you ever will. She's running mostly midfoot with some (possibly) occasional slight heel-striking. With her short stride those mini "heel-strikes" are not an issue, because she's not landing outside her center of gravity, thus no braking or big impact forces. But don't take my word for it. Watch some elite ultrarunners and you'll see the same thing.
@DontLikeJunk First of all she is not heel-striking at all at :28. Those are mid-foot strikes, i.e. heel and balls-of-feet simultaneously. It's probably more common than pure forefoot-striking in elite runners. From a natural/minimalist running perspective, there is no advantage to either forefoot or midfoot striking. Her running is very light and natural, effortless almost. So you should definitely consider learning from her instead of pretending you know something when you def don't.
@DontLikeJunk Majority of high-level road runners are "heel-landers" like she is, but they're moving at such a speed and posture that by the time the foot is completely grounded, their center of mass/gravity is already on top or even in front of the foot. Their high cadence, like her's, also helps that process
I used to suffer from shin splints because I would heel-strike. Ever since I've began running barefoot and minimalist, shin splints no more! Good video
I've yet to see imperical data that proves minimalist shoes reduce long term injuries. It's a theory at this point in my opinion and suits some mentalities well. Run with what works for you!
I run in them on asphalt. It's like being barefoot. You naturally step lighter out of self-defense. Trust me, asphalt or no, if you land hard in a minimalist shoe, you will hurt yourself. My injury rate has gone way down since switching to a minimalist shoe. I'm hooked for life.
She's also running on gravel trails which, in and of themselves, reduce the impact on one's body from running. I'd like to hear from someone who uses them to run on asphalt.
I run barefoot, and minimalist, it is the greatest feeling ever.
djlautmusik 1 month ago
no offence ppl, like i said this is juz my own opinion..maybe im wrong too..
alohas01 1 month ago
Most chunky track shoes these days are overly design with exaggerating soles support and they r not comfortable to run with,for that i agreed that it hinder the delay in striking the feet to ground, but in my opinion, shoes that has too thin a sole like the minimalist will be very uncomfortable firstly imagine ur foot stepping on foreign objects eg.stones & to run with our body weight impacting the heels which may cause injuries/strain to our other part of body(this true for heavy weight ppl)
alohas01 1 month ago
@alohas01 You shouldn't heel strike.
RyanSRox113 5 hours ago
VibramFiveFingers, baby...
EliteLoler 3 months ago
im not too convince about it..i always tot that running its better to run with a shoe with good cushion soles otherwise u will injure ur knees in the long run, isit tt the case?? i tink this minimalistic shoes is ideal provided that u r running on soft surface like a stadium track..
alohas01 3 months ago
@alohas01 With minimal shoes, or barefoot, you run with a form that does not put all the shock and stresses on your legs, knees, hips, etc. I've heard it said that the more cushioning your shoes have, the harder your heels tend to strike the ground. The human foot and ankle is a natural shock absorber, if you have the proper form, i.e. using a fore- or mid-foot strike.
Patrick94GSR 3 months ago
@Patrick94GSR Well I have extremely narrow and flexible feet so I've gotta stick with the conventional running shoes. That's just me though. Whenever I wear racing flats and spikes in cross country meets I strike properly and all that hype, but it does its toll on the arches of my feet. So minimalist running is only for some, not for everybody.
ccoker95 1 month ago
@ccoker95 It is for everybody, but everybody also needs to go through the transitional phase. You need to start off slow in order to develop and strengthen all the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in your foot so it wont hurt anymore. The reason you have narrow, flexible feet is because your feet themselves have been de-conditioned and arent able to support your weight properly, in the way your body is intended to run. Its like saying you cant swim because you dont have back and triceps muscle...
ruburtoe1 1 month ago
@ruburtoe1 Well i have narrow flexible feet because my mom did too. Sure they didn't have running shoes 500 years ago, but they didn't run on asphalt either did they? Either way you can get injuries, it's running.
ccoker95 1 month ago
@alohas01 corporations have put that false idea out there, and have financially benefited a great deal from that very lie!
bigdreambassboy69 1 month ago 2
I've been running in minimalistic shoes for almost a year now and seeing other people in the gym with VFF's still pounding their heels away on the treadmill makes me cringe. I guess they don't get the idea of form or have never ran barefoot much their entire life.
tubejoe69 6 months ago 2
Ok Junk. You're the boss. Without ever seeing you run I feel confident saying this chick has much better running form than you ever will. She's running mostly midfoot with some (possibly) occasional slight heel-striking. With her short stride those mini "heel-strikes" are not an issue, because she's not landing outside her center of gravity, thus no braking or big impact forces. But don't take my word for it. Watch some elite ultrarunners and you'll see the same thing.
whaaaaateverful 6 months ago 2
0:28 heel-striking.. really? dislike the video if u also noticed
DontLikeJunk 8 months ago
@DontLikeJunk She stopped to mess with her shoe laces.
Scicotion 7 months ago
@Scicotion Correction 0:29
DontLikeJunk 7 months ago
@DontLikeJunk oh my bad lol.
Scicotion 7 months ago
@DontLikeJunk First of all she is not heel-striking at all at :28. Those are mid-foot strikes, i.e. heel and balls-of-feet simultaneously. It's probably more common than pure forefoot-striking in elite runners. From a natural/minimalist running perspective, there is no advantage to either forefoot or midfoot striking. Her running is very light and natural, effortless almost. So you should definitely consider learning from her instead of pretending you know something when you def don't.
whaaaaateverful 6 months ago
@whaaaaateverful
na, shes definetly heel-striking at 0:29
the only thing i learned from her is to buy shoes from rei.com.
DontLikeJunk 6 months ago
@DontLikeJunk Majority of high-level road runners are "heel-landers" like she is, but they're moving at such a speed and posture that by the time the foot is completely grounded, their center of mass/gravity is already on top or even in front of the foot. Their high cadence, like her's, also helps that process
TheNaturalRunnerVanc 4 months ago
@DontLikeJunk And no, I don't know her personally. I just Don't Like Junk.
whaaaaateverful 6 months ago
I used to suffer from shin splints because I would heel-strike. Ever since I've began running barefoot and minimalist, shin splints no more! Good video
nickfish03 11 months ago 11
@nickfish03 yeah, say good bye to anterior shin splints and hello to posterior!
Thrashvel 1 month ago
@nickfish03 wow seriously? i've been thinking along that line of thought, doc seems not to help. thx i'll try it!
borgmarkphilip 3 weeks ago
I've yet to see imperical data that proves minimalist shoes reduce long term injuries. It's a theory at this point in my opinion and suits some mentalities well. Run with what works for you!
zzoot 11 months ago
@zzoot Theories are supported by evidence. What you mean is that it is a hypothesis.
corcksuckingicehole 2 months ago
I run in them on asphalt. It's like being barefoot. You naturally step lighter out of self-defense. Trust me, asphalt or no, if you land hard in a minimalist shoe, you will hurt yourself. My injury rate has gone way down since switching to a minimalist shoe. I'm hooked for life.
harapank 11 months ago 13
@harapank ESPECIALLY if you were taught to be a heel-striker :) lol
StrengthFromAbove83 11 months ago
She's also running on gravel trails which, in and of themselves, reduce the impact on one's body from running. I'd like to hear from someone who uses them to run on asphalt.
TX3842553 11 months ago
great video diary!
moviedude22 11 months ago
She's running in Discovery Park in Seattle. I used to run there for about 13 years... then moved. Miss the place a lot.
foerchk 11 months ago