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  1. Running form and soreness on forefoot

    You don't have to go completely barefoot. I use Vibram five-fingers KSO Evo and they give you the support and groundfeel as the sole is very thin and are, in my eyes, the closest you can get to true barefoot but with a lot of support. I also own barefoot sandals (Vivo) but I personally...
  2. Running form and soreness on forefoot

    Just to break it down. Sensory information comes from the nerves and the brain. Running form barefoot or regular comes from muscles, tendons and muscle attachment. So using the first as a guideline for the second isn't a good plan as they're related on a higher level but not on a basic level...
  3. Running form and soreness on forefoot

    I kind of disagree with that as on gravel you won't get anywhere near what you can handle on asphalt. If the running form is good and you're already used to walking on minimalistic shoes then you do have a good form but lack the ability to tolerate the barefoot sensation. I can easily run 10km...
  4. Hello from The Netherlands

    Hi TJ, Thanks for the warm welcome. My calfs just need some more training. The last 2 runs of 10km where all pretty easy on the calves and I could do other sports after a couple of hours without them being sour the rest of the day. Everything is getting easier by the week. I just need one more...
  5. Hello from The Netherlands

    My name is Erik and I'm 40 years old. I've always been walking barefoot indoors and outdoors as much as I can. In my life I've never found normal shoes to be very comfortable as I've got wide feet and a size US14. About 1,5 years ago I bought my first pairs of barefoot shoes, Skinners and...