Really? Invisible Shoes For Running

Dr Marybeth Crane, a sports medicine podiatrist from Grapevine, Texas, weighs in on invisible shoes. My verdict on the "Invisible Shoes" is this. They are a great tool to mix into your running training to strengthen your feet, but definitely not an every day shoe for me. I like the little more cushion of the Hattori better and feel more stable in them. As I sprinkle the "Invisible Shoes" into my training just a little more I will update my thoughts going forward.
Best advice is to sprinkle them in your training. Start with walking for a half mile or so then increase by about 10% each time you wear them. Walk around in them for at least 2 weeks prior to even trying to run in them. Take is easy! No more than 200 yards running the first day and, again, increase by no more than 10% each time. If it hurts or feels overly tired, STOP! Take it back a notch. Overuse injuries can still occur with minimalist shoes if you progress too quickly. Just like every minimalist shoe, it takes time to strengthen your feet and get used to them. Do the exercises I prescribe to strengthen your feet for barefoot running. Focus on your form and build up SLOWLY. For more info go to www.invisibleshoe.com

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• Invisible Shoes
• running injuries
• minimalist running
• barefoot running
• natural running
• podiatrist
• sports medicine podiatrist
• running doctor

[p8nted]

Thumbs up if you enjoyed listening to this on only the left ear...

[runlevel0]

LOL, I just got through the same. I figured out the body-pin thing by myself ;)

[afonsollima]

It's really nice to see open minded people around. Just one point.... that "eight" knot is a climber one. For safety issues is what we use for climbing, not a problem here..rsrs

[seandchoi]

I enjoyed this review of IS from a podiatrist who's open to minimalist running. I subscribed also. Run free, doc!

[nowhereboy]

I want to light it!!!!

[caitlinhorses]

Really cool! Glad to see a podiatrist with an open mind!