Barefoot running is becoming a bit of a thing at the moment with loads of articles and websites devoted to this re-discovered technique. Its principles basically state that our natural way of running when we evolved was obviously barefoot and this entailed running on the balls of our feet and our toes. Since the advent of high (relatively!!) heeled, cushioned running trainers a lot of us are running with a heel strike first and then rolling off the toes second. The advocates of barefoot running imply that this could possibly be the probelm with so many injuries associated with jogging. Next time you have no shoes on, try jogging. Im betting you definitely dont hit the floor with your heel first! It hurts.
So a few companies have sprung up which construct trainers that are much flatter and less cushioned, allowing us to get back to running caveman style! Check out the article below (excuse the fact it is from the Dail Mail!)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1246642/Why-running-barefoot-better-body.html
A few websites from shoe companies are listed below.
http://www.inov-8.com/Home.asp?L=26
A Scottish company that have been getting amazing reviews for their trail shoes and 'parkour' trainers.
http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/
And for a little bit alternative check out the link above. Vibram five fingers. Like a glove for your feet!
I am yet to try a pair of these out but from the numerous people i have spoken to, they absolutely swear by them. It does take some getting used to of course, but they said they will never go back to traditional running shoes.
Check them out and let me know what you think?
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