Just because it's called barefoot running doesn't mean you can't wear shoes

Barefoot TJ

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Just because it's called barefoot running doesn't mean you can't wear shoes. Learn about alternatives that still allow you to reap the benefits.

I could puke!

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But I don't see why Nike would say to run away from barefoot running or barefoot anything! (no pun intended)
They want our money, they want our market, they want our community.
 
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So Nike have invested heavily to ..."fine-tune its designs to better mimic the experience of natural motion....".

-So how controversial might it be to, say, not bother with any of their expensive shoes at all & actually experience genuine natural motion first hand without the need to try and mimic anything?!?...

...just a thought:barefoot:
 
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Just because it's called barefoot running doesn't mean you can't wear shoes.
I think that is exactly what it means, :rolleyes: sorry Nike. :yuck:
While running in sandals or minimalist shoes is perhaps better than modern running shoes, it is still not barefoot running. And regardless I prefer not to support these 'made in china' big brands anyhow. I for one am particularly effected running by just about every pair of minimalist shoes/sandals I have tried.
 
I bought Nike Free 3.0 over 10 years ago when they were the only option shoe for barefoot running. The Air Force does not allow Barefoot running. So, on went the challenge, and I completed the Air Force Marathon Barefoot, and they were upset!
 
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Nice, Chicago, from going Nike Free 3.0 to Nike Free 0.0! :barefoot:
 
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That (article) piece of propaganda is rubbish.

"But running barefoot does not come without risks", like stepping on those non-existing pieces of glass everybody freaks out about.
Oh, come on! If you mention risks you could at least list some, couldn't you?
 
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Wait a minute. They exist. I've stepped on tens of thousands over the last eight years. Three have cut me ... freaking out now. LOL

3/10000 = 0.03% of chances of getting cut by a (non-existing) piece of glass in 8 years.
Alright, yes, they exist, but unless they are extremely big (and then you are not watching your steps) or extremely sharp, probably nothing will happen when you step on them (provided your soles are thick enough; if you are on your first barefoot week, then well... who knows).
 
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They don't mention the risks associated with running IN SHOES!
 
What I don't really get is who this advert is aimed to. Barefoot runners are hardly going to be be convinced by a major shoe company to put running shoes back on, even less ones with such a thick sole --because it's thick, isn't it? Nike doesn't seem to understand we don't like barefootedness just because we perform better (or just because), but because of the feel under your feet, a feel you can hardly get when shod.

On the other hand, are they trying to convince shod runners to switch to this technology? I don't think those who (they say) need things like "motion control" or "arch support" will like the idea of letting their feet do all the work, as they suggest when they mention these new "shoes that [put] your foot back in control, rather than simply taking control of your foot".
Maybe they are aiming at those runners thinking of trying minimalist running? Then why doesn't Nike just sell minimalist running shoes?
I think this is a lost battle for Nike. They don't need to convince shod runners to keep their shoes on, they are not going to convince barefoot runners to put thick sole shoes back on, and if they want to keep minimalist runners as customers they should just offer minimalist shoes.

Nike, ur doin' it rowng IMO
 
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