Are Heavily Callused “Summer Feet” Actually Good for Runners?

[Barefoot TJ]

Are Heavily Callused “Summer Feet” Actually Good for Runners?
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You do want your feet snug within the shoe, never sliding around. And while there is compelling science that barefoot toe-to-heel striking can help stave ...

 

[Bare Lee]

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Are Heavily Callused “Summer Feet” Actually Good for Runners?
InsideHook
You do want your feet snug within the shoe, never sliding around. And while there is compelling science that barefoot toe-to-heel striking can help stave ...

Kind of convoluted logic. Compelling evolutionary evidence, and tangible benefits, yet . . . you still need shoes to race.

 

[Barefoot TJ]

Kind of convoluted logic. Compelling evolutionary evidence, and tangible benefits, yet . . . you still need shoes to race.

I know. I wish I could edit some of these articles. Ha!

 

[Bare Lee]

I know. I wish I could edit some of these articles. Ha!

Yah, no doubt. Still, worth putting out there. Thanks!

Personally, I like the look and feel of callused soles and palms. Makes me feel complete?

It's kind of crazy how the author describes a pleasant, and until recently quite common, process of attaining healthier, bare feet:

"During that time, I regularly walked on beach, boardwalk, paved roads and cement sidewalk without any shoes on. It’s an Old World vibe that still flourishes in coastal towns: “summer feet.” Scrambling around on sand, rocks and wooden panels builds a toughness tolerance into the soles of your feet."

But then describes the results as a "battering" or the feet as "battle-scarred."

He's obviously letting ideology alter his perception of the actual experience.

A real tenderfoot.

Then I clicked on his article on Ahnoud.