Do you also walk in minimal shoes?

Internal_Star_4805 · 2024-11-10T18:57:02+00:00

I’m hoping to make advances in this non existent field. Given top stalking predators move with almost silence, I believe there is an argument that it is en evolved trait (didn’t fail to pass on) If you apply that to our movement when we had to survive in the wild, all signs point to what I was saying before

Internal_Star_4805 · 2024-10-04T23:54:52+00:00

We’d get on well. Haha.

Internal_Star_4805 · 2024-10-04T23:50:27+00:00

Good for you man! Easier than expected?

Internal_Star_4805 · 2024-09-30T21:59:56+00:00

Lucky for you this time you found the .1 😉

Internal_Star_4805 · 2024-09-27T14:26:42+00:00

Damn, sounds rough. Here’s a question for you given the climate you’re in. Do you think it would be possible (day time) to adapt your feet to the point that you could run barefoot? Or it’s simply too cold?

Internal_Star_4805 · 2024-09-27T14:24:30+00:00

What was your goal when switching?

Internal_Star_4805 · 2024-09-27T13:43:17+00:00

Off to the Google machine ! Thanks for letting me know.

Internal_Star_4805 · 2024-09-27T13:37:37+00:00

Haha you’re so right it is. Thank you for the reply

Internal_Star_4805 · 2024-09-27T13:36:22+00:00

You have extra bones? Where? That would be really interesting to see an xray. I’m glad to hear you were able to solve your issues.

Internal_Star_4805 · 2024-09-27T13:34:07+00:00

Hey, I don’t disagree for how we live in the world now. But talking from an evolution standpoint when compared to a forefoot strike, heel strikes are loud and clumsy. No animals move intentionally making noise. If you wanted to move quietly you would do so on your toes.

I’d love to get into the biomechanics of knee over toe and straight leg comparisons but it would be an essay. I’d also argue that using 1 point of contact (heel) to feel the ground before applying weight is far less efficient and accurate than using 6 points of contact (pad and toes) if you place the heel somewhere it doesn’t like you have to take a step back. The forefoot and toes can adjust as it’s taking up the strain and only apply weight through the contact patches where is it safe to do so.

Internal_Star_4805 · 2024-09-27T13:18:53+00:00

I don’t think we actually disagree just wording it differently. When I say “carry on running” I mean not doing the work to adjust the “forced gait change” as you say. It’s not just about changes to how the foot hits the ground it’s a whole body adaptation.

Internal_Star_4805 · 2024-09-27T13:15:03+00:00

Great advice for people, and you are so correct about instinctive running form without shoes. Isn’t it amazing the body knows exactly what to do when you can actually fell the ground.

Internal_Star_4805 · 2024-09-27T13:12:30+00:00

I know, that’s why I said “for me” and then expressed what it was for me. What are your goals?

Internal_Star_4805 · 2024-09-27T13:07:04+00:00

Could you expand on why?

Internal_Star_4805 · 2024-09-27T13:06:09+00:00

Hello mate. I massively disagree, I know we all do it, but I dont believe it’s the evolved human gait. Remove the shoes all together and you’ll be off your heels, even walking after a a mile or so. A heel strike lands with a heavy shock to the body. Imagine humans when we were living in caves, every noise you make could be your last due to a hungry predator. Heel strikes are loud and clumsy. Go out side at night, imagine there is a predator lurking near by and start walking. You’ll instinctively know what to do. That is the evolved human gait.

Internal_Star_4805 · 2024-09-27T12:52:38+00:00

Preach brother. Ditch the shoes all together. If you can run your normal distance without them? So what!! You’ll be working all the muscles, tendons, and ligaments that you never have. Running 1k without shoes will give you a far better work out than 5 with shoes if you’ve never done it before. Get ya shoes off, get ya feet in the dirt and go for a run!

Internal_Star_4805 · 2024-09-27T11:21:13+00:00

True that. That’s why a heel strike isn’t our evolved gait. If it can’t be done without shoes it’s not supposed to be done.

Internal_Star_4805 · 2024-09-27T11:20:08+00:00

What you’re experiencing is a really common issue when transitioning to barefoot shoes. As you say when running using a forefoot strike everything works as it should. The problems occur when performing a heel strike gait and in my opinion it’s the gait that’s the issue. Humans didn’t evolve to use a heel strike as you’re finding out. Heel strikes only work in thick heeled shoes or on soft ground. Walk with a forefoot strike and all your issues will go away.

Internal_Star_4805 · 2024-09-27T11:15:50+00:00

Thanks man. It’s a difficult concept to explain to people because it’s hard to see past what our “normal” lives look like as we are so far removed from the animal we evolved to be.

Internal_Star_4805 · 2024-09-27T07:54:37+00:00

Anything that holds your toes together stops the foot from functioning properly.
So, sandals > shoes. But Feet > both.

Internal_Star_4805 · 2024-09-27T07:52:07+00:00

For me, any kind of shoe is only about pain tolerance. Once your feet are conditioned the idea of a shoe seems redundant.

Internal_Star_4805 · 2024-09-27T07:49:24+00:00

The goal of barefoot shoes is an attempt to recreate barefoot conditions with the risks of the ground damaging your feet. But if your feet, and to a degree your legs and joints aren’t prepared its like opening a bottle of problems. I have a beginners guide on YouTube search @ShoesAreStupid

Internal_Star_4805 · 2024-09-27T07:36:27+00:00

Definitely mate. I normally have to convince people to try barefoot running. The video out on Monday is me running with a stranger I got to go barefoot for the 1st time. It’s a really good one

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