Reluctantly, I've started running in shoes again. I've had Achilles tendon problems that just keep coming back over a year after the initial injury. My latest doctor, who does endorse barefoot/minimalist running overall, suggested that I wear a more supportive shoe with a little bit of heel drop.
So I've been running lately in the Newton Distancia, which feels weird, wobbly, and awkward, but here's the thing: I'm able to run in those without pain in my Achilles tendon.
Has anyone else had this kind of issue, and if so, when/how did you transition back into barefoot/minimalist?
Which other "transitional" shoes out there would you recommend? New Balance Minimus?
Thanks, everyone!
So I've been running lately in the Newton Distancia, which feels weird, wobbly, and awkward, but here's the thing: I'm able to run in those without pain in my Achilles tendon.
Has anyone else had this kind of issue, and if so, when/how did you transition back into barefoot/minimalist?
Which other "transitional" shoes out there would you recommend? New Balance Minimus?
Thanks, everyone!