You need to have a phyio , osteopath or podiatrist check your feet first. Going from running in trainers ( often with some mild heel ) to bare feet can be problematic x

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By *inaTitzTV/TS over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

I can remember Zola Budd doing it, but I can't recall if she ever won much.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Does anyone do it here? I'm about to try it, but getting a bit bamboozled by all the technical advise :/ "

They say it's the best thing to do - as long as the ground is nice and smooth and has no lego blocks on it or anything - you'll be fine!

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By *hiterabbit69Man over a year ago

Romford

"Try the vibram five fingers

I over pronate and get plantar fasciatis

Tried minimalist shoes a couple of years ago and just didn't suit my gait.

But give it a go

I cant be assed to google it, but this has been debunked and proven to cause more damage than normal running shoes.

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By *ythenshawefredMan over a year ago

stockport

I used to but only on the track/field where hazards are less likely

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Try the vibram five fingers

I over pronate and get plantar fasciatis

Tried minimalist shoes a couple of years ago and just didn't suit my gait.

But give it a go

I cant be assed to google it, but this has been debunked and proven to cause more damage than normal running shoes."

Both for and against seem quite passionate, and both sides dismiss the others findings, hence wondering what people's actual experiences are, as I filled my head too much googling!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Run on the sand on the beach!

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By *ophieslutTV/TS over a year ago

Central

Rely on independent research results. Not on anecdotal stories or 'research' from self interested parties.

I looked at it out of curiosity once. It's not for me though keeping feet covered less of the time generally may be a good thing for many.

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By *rightonsteveMan over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

No, my feet are too soft

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

If you are going to run barefoot, do it on sand. It will be safer for your feet and a better workout for you

H x

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