What’s in a Shoe?
Thursday, April 24th, 2008
Have ya’ll seen this article on how we’re “wrecking our feet”? It’s definitely an interesting (if a bit one-sided) look at the biomechanics of walking.
We’ve covered this topic in the past (see “Bare Your Sole” and”The Shoe for You“), and I’m torn. On one hand, I love my stability shoes. They’ve all but eliminated my knee issues and just feel better. On the other hand, I want to run as efficiently as possible, and my body will never learn and adapt if I don’t give it the option. Throw ChiRunning into the mix, and I’m just starting to feel downright befuddled.
What are your thoughts on barefoot training? When it comes to shoes, is less actually more?
