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Originally Posted by |_Jeff_|
No barefoot running, that's a bad idea IMO. Maintaining 30-40 miles per week barefooted you'll be injured quickly unless you are lightweight, don't overpronate/supinate, are conditioned for it, and have relatively soft surfaces. "Fad" is a good way to describe it.
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Seeing as how humans were running barefoot or with thin-soled sandals for thousands of years before athletic shoe companies came by and saved us all, I think it would be more accurate to describe running shoes as a "fad." Not trying to pick a fight, and I certainly don't have a horse in this race, just food for thought.
Edit: I think it goes back to what murph said: "just know what feels better for my feet." You just have to do what works for you. I've been trying a mid/forefoot strike with a shorter stride for awhile, and it definitely feels like less stress on my arch. Still wearing shoes, but relying less on the heel. All I'm saying is, don't rule something out before you've tried it a few times.