what shoe/trainers do you wear in the gym

[Chadd77]

So why so we not see competitive runners wear these shoes??

I wear a 3-4 year old pair of sneakers to the gym. Not too big on my fashion while I'm working out.

[Nekrawulf]

So why so we not see competitive runners wear these shoes??

I wear a 3-4 year old pair of sneakers to the gym. Not too big on my fashion while I'm working out.

Because they have only been around for a year... I fully expect for these to start gaining more visibility.

Minimalistic shoes are becoming wildy popular in many running circles, from casual runners to marathoners.

I havent seen much minimalist penetration in sprinters because sprinters are trained to extend their long stride with a heavy heel strike for more forward pull. Hence the design of most running shoes. The irony is that the needs of an elite sprinter and basically the rest of the running world are vastly different.. but most shoes are designed with the needs of the sprinter in mind.

[Nekrawulf]

So if one were to stop running in running shoes and start running in those would they start to run correctly naturally? What exactly do you mean by run wrong? Not trying to argue, I'm interested.

Yes and no.

We are creatures of habit, and have been wearing shoes since we were infants. Imagine how hard it would be to correct the habits formed by X years of wearing shoes with no formalized training. Some aspects of running will be self corrected with time, such as redevelopment of the arch, lengthening of the achillies, and the development of nearly all of the supporting muscle in the foot/ankle.

To feel the difference of running in shoes and running barefoot...



Try this...

Run a quarter mile at your best pace in running shoes.

Then try it barefoot. Try to keep the same pace, using the same style of running.

Ironically, you may not be able to complete it because of the stress caused by heel striking... or to compensate for the heel strikes, you may run on your toes... but your calves are underdeveloped(trust me they are) so they may give out due to cramping.

[Nekrawulf]

WTF!:rofl:

Are you serious?

yes

Here I am in my blue Sprint series.

[Mr I]

yes

Here I am in my blue Sprint series.

cool bro, I just never seen anything like them, are you about to do a handstand there?

[Nekrawulf]

cool bro, I just never seen anything like them, are you about to do a handstand there?

I was demonstrating to a client the planche progression, the position in the picture is called the "frog stance" and is the most basic of the planche's.


Handstand pushups are one of my fav exercises.

[Shibby]

What's the difference between the styles Nekra and how do they size up with your foot?

[Mr I]

I was demonstrating to a client the planche progression, the position in the picture is called the "frog stance" and is the most basic of the planche's..

We call it dry humping over here:P j/k

[/QUOTE] Handstand pushups are one of my fav exercises.[/QUOTE]

you got a clip of you pulling one off (handstand pressup that is) I'd love to see that, thats impressive

[SonofBone]

Man, I'm glad you posted those Nekra. I've found a few sites w/reviews. Basically, everybody has been really positive about them.

I have a friend who practices Chi running and he is now going to try a pair out this week. I ordered the sprint style along w/a pair of injinji socks.

[Nekrawulf]

What's the difference between the styles Nekra and how do they size up with your foot?

Vibram FiveFingers:

Sizes vary, it would definately get them fitted at a store as opposed to purchasing them online.

[Nekrawulf]

We call it dry humping over here:P j/k

you got a clip of you pulling one off (handstand pressup that is) I'd love to see that, thats impressive

I can work on that when I get back into town next week.

[Shibby]

Vibram FiveFingers:

Sizes vary, it would definately get them fitted at a store as opposed to purchasing them online.

I've never seen them in stores and I went to a bunch of different places a couple months ago when I was getting running shoes. Where did you get them?

[Nekrawulf]

I've never seen them in stores and I went to a bunch of different places a couple months ago when I was getting running shoes. Where did you get them?

There arent in all the stores.


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[Shibby]

Damn, it looks like the closes store is 5 hours away. With the cost of gas I could just buy a few pairs and see which fit best lol.

[Nekrawulf]

Damn, it looks like the closes store is 5 hours away. With the cost of gas I could just buy a few pairs and see which fit best lol.

The hardest part is the toes.

You can just order a pair, if it doesnt fit... I think you can exchange it for free.

Shipping might catch up with you if you have to re-order a few times.