Comments on: Barefoot Running and the Vibram FiveFingers Sprint http://speedendurance.com/2009/11/04/barefoot-running-and-the-vibram-fivefingers-sprint/ Success in Track & Field ... and Life Wed, 23 May 2012 21:21:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Steven Low http://speedendurance.com/2009/11/04/barefoot-running-and-the-vibram-fivefingers-sprint/#comment-58732 Steven Low Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:19:29 +0000 http://speedendurance.com/2009/11/04/barefoot-running-and-the-vibram-fivefingers-sprint/#comment-58732 I agree wholeheartedly. I wrote a pretty long detailed article on this as well that demonstrates shoes have significant negative effects on modern populations: http://www.eatmoveimprove.com/2009/11/shoes-sitting-and-lower-body-dysfunctions/ When you look at any of the 100+ barefoot culture populations around the world, none of them run heel-toe and NONE of them have any type of foot deformities like flat feet, bunions, talipes valgus, knock knees, etc. The contrast between "the civilized" population is pretty stark... Vibrams are good as are most types of minimalist shoes. It's unfortunate that most people have been deluded into thinking that padding in the shoe or arch support is necessary for "safety." I agree wholeheartedly.

I wrote a pretty long detailed article on this as well that demonstrates shoes have significant negative effects on modern populations:

http://www.eatmoveimprove.com/2009/11/shoes-sitting-and-lower-body-dysfunctions/

When you look at any of the 100+ barefoot culture populations around the world, none of them run heel-toe and NONE of them have any type of foot deformities like flat feet, bunions, talipes valgus, knock knees, etc. The contrast between “the civilized” population is pretty stark…

Vibrams are good as are most types of minimalist shoes. It’s unfortunate that most people have been deluded into thinking that padding in the shoe or arch support is necessary for “safety.”

]]> By: Adarian http://speedendurance.com/2009/11/04/barefoot-running-and-the-vibram-fivefingers-sprint/#comment-54402 Adarian Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:51:05 +0000 http://speedendurance.com/2009/11/04/barefoot-running-and-the-vibram-fivefingers-sprint/#comment-54402 The only reason people even attempt to run heel to toe is because of current shoe designs. Most people will land on the mid portion of the foot right under the arch due to the thickness of the shoe sole. The biggest thing I have found with the vibram shoes is that is still does not allow the foot to move naturally. Sorta like having a tight sock on your foot. The reason peoples calves are sore is because they land on the backside of the ball of the foot. The foot then collapses onto the heel and then they do a calf raise onto the toes. Not a very efficient way to run. I think they make great walking shoes but not a very solid shoe to run in. But keep your eye out for a shoe designed by me that is going to be outstanding for any activity. That will not cause any lower limb issues what so ever even prevent ankle sprains. They will make you run faster by allowing your foot to move naturally and increase your ability to stay on the ball of your foot during ground contact and stay off your toes, heels and arches while running. They will also allow you to jump higher, stop quicker, change directions easier and just bring out your natural athleticism. But vibrams are a great step in the right direction. The only reason people even attempt to run heel to toe is because of current shoe designs.
Most people will land on the mid portion of the foot right under the arch due to the thickness of the shoe sole.

The biggest thing I have found with the vibram shoes is that is still does not allow the foot to move naturally. Sorta like having a tight sock on your foot.

The reason peoples calves are sore is because they land on the backside of the ball of the foot. The foot then collapses onto the heel and then they do a calf raise onto the toes. Not a very efficient way to run.

I think they make great walking shoes but not a very solid shoe to run in.

But keep your eye out for a shoe designed by me that is going to be outstanding for any activity. That will not cause any lower limb issues what so ever even prevent ankle sprains. They will make you run faster by allowing your foot to move naturally and increase your ability to stay on the ball of your foot during ground contact and stay off your toes, heels and arches while running. They will also allow you to jump higher, stop quicker, change directions easier and just bring out your natural athleticism.

But vibrams are a great step in the right direction.

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