Hey everyone! I'm new to the site and, well, I guess new to barefoot running. About a year ago I started running with VFFs after someone recommended barefoot running. I have run since high school and did a lot of running in the Marine Corps. My hip and knee would always start bothering me after a lot of running. An acquaintance suggested barefoot running. I got a pair of VFFs to try to slowly transition. I ended up overdoing it and getting a stress fracture after about 6 months. I finally started running again a few months ago and have since transitioned to barefoot running. I have been surprised how much different muscles weren't being used with running shoes. I'm glad to find a place with some like minded people who won't look at me like I'm crazy...well, at least not crazy for running barefoot. :-D