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Do you buy this new barefoot craze?

By July 29, 2010 - 5:38pm

This has the feel of a total fad. Hot pavement, glass, rocks and everything else. I think this is just something to talk about to sell magazines.

By October 18, 2010 - 4:37pm

I was wrong. Saw a guy hiking the Grand Canyon in those barefoot Nike things. He said it was awesome.

October 18, 2010 - 4:37pm
By August 24, 2010 - 2:13pm

I can't help but to laugh looking at those shoes! How ridiculous! If Matthew McConaughey wears them I guess why shouldn't everyone, rrrright?

August 24, 2010 - 2:13pm
By August 19, 2010 - 7:27pm

Caught this article on Yahoo about all the celebs who are barefoot running. Must make it real...

http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/baring-it-all-the-barefoot-running-trend-2337336/

Some decent guidelines to review in the article.

August 19, 2010 - 7:27pm
By August 5, 2010 - 11:05am

No, not at all. Where would you even run barefoot? It is a simply silly concept in my opinion, but interesting to read about none the less. I definitely give credit to those who can do it. I can't even imagine the pain, not to mention the calluses! Check out this study funded by Harvard University: http://barefootrunning.fas.harvard.edu/2FootStrikes&RunningShoes.html. Who knew "heel striking" was so controversial?! I like my running shoes and I'll stick to them, heel striking and all!

August 5, 2010 - 11:05am

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