any runners?

[derf]

The barefoot running thing had taken off big time, I want to try it, but the army banned toe shoes. If I could find them without the toes I would

[Tsunami]

Originally Posted by derf

The barefoot running thing had taken off big time, I want to try it, but the army banned toe shoes. If I could find them without the toes I would

I have shoes for your derf derf! You do have to ease into it though because you will be running totally different. Like you can only run a quarter mile or so at a time and build from there. The first time I used them I ran about 3/4 mile and then couldn't walk for days but then again you are prob in better shape then I am. My BF can't wear toe shoes too because he has finger toes. I got these for him:

http://www.zappos.com/merrell-barefo...l-glove-amazon

I tried on the womens version and they are very similar to the vibrams just without the toes and you have to option of wearing socks.

Here are the new balance equivalent. They felt very similar to the merrells when I tried them on. But IMO the Merrells look better. The toe part is weird shaped on the new balance.

http://www.zappos.com/new-balance-mt20-grey-red

I will prob get a pair of merrells for myself too.

[askmrjesus]

Originally Posted by Tsunami

My BF can't wear toe shoes too because he has finger toes.

Marfan Syndrome?

Originally Posted by Tsunami

I will prob get a pair of merrells for myself too.

Women...

JC

[Tsunami]

Originally Posted by askmrjesus

Marfan Syndrome?

JC

finger toes not ape arms!

[Trip]

Originally Posted by derf

The barefoot running thing had taken off big time, I want to try it, but the army banned toe shoes. If I could find them without the toes I would

Just look for minimalist shoes, they existed long before the toe crap. Nike Free and Merrells are big.

[Adeptus_Minor]

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

I've been dieting and dropping lbs, but haven't done much exercising...

I tried walking/jogging/running, but can't get too far before my knees, ankles, and shins start blowing up... So I bought a bike... I can do way more - burn more calories and get that same high, without destroying my joints... And it's way more fun...

So why the fuck would anyone run?

I ask the same question all the time.
Running just isn't "fun" to me. I like my mountain bike much more.
That said, I need to get back at it. I was getting decent results before I slacked off over the winter.
I have friends who prefer the running thing, and sure, you don't need a lot of expensive equipment. Well, I might... but it'd be rehab equipment after I turn a knee or ankle trying to run.

[derf]

Cool, I'll look at them next week

[Trip]

Originally Posted by derf

Cool, I'll look at them next week

Merrells are even made with vibram soles. I wear Merrells all the time, but they aren't minimalist. Good shoes though. They are just everyday shoes, not exercise ones.

I started wearing them because they were the only decent all leather tennis shoe I liked. That was the requirement for nuke for the engineers. Just had to be all leather, didn't have to be a work boot or they had to buy them for us, lol.

[Tsunami]

Originally Posted by Trip

Merrells are even made with vibram soles. I wear Merrells all the time, but they aren't minimalist. Good shoes though. They are just everyday shoes, not exercise ones.
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They actually made minimalist shoes with the vibram soles specifically for running or running trails. Check out the link I posted. I think they are really nice looking, well some of the colors anyway.

[Trip]

Originally Posted by Tsunami

They actually made minimalist shoes with the vibram soles specifically for running or running trails. Check out the link I posted. I think they are really nice looking, well some of the colors anyway.

I think all merrells are made with vibrams. I don't remember seeing a pair that wasn't.