Do we really need a good pair of running shoes to run well? In this video, a Harvard professor points out that humans have been running for a long, long time…without their Nikes on. I like the fact that he is questioning the status quo and enjoys running without any expensive footwear. But what about asphalt and concrete? Perhaps it’s best to stay on sand, grass, and other soft surfaces when running shoeless…but I would love to get some feedback from people out there who do run barefoot.
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Great video! I have tried running shoeless and it was amazing! A very different experience than insulating your feet from the terrain. One naturally uses a forefoot strike when barefoot. The only downside was that it felt so great, I ran too far on asphalt and got huge blisters! Here’s my solution: http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/index.htm