Quote Originally Posted by Twister View Post
All too small for me Terry. How are the softstar mocs?

Are you the Terry that did well in the last Malvern joggers race? Do you race in minimal shoes?
Yep, that's me :-)

Softstar Runamocs are great. Loads of toe room and enough protection without interfering too much with a natural running gait. I've been using them over the hills the past week and they've preformed very well. When it comes to racing, I wear racing flats ie X-Talons (off trail) F-lite 230 (trail) and some Asics Piranha (road), although I've started using F-lites for road running now (better flexibility). I use barefoot running and minimalist footwear for training but when it comes to racing I prefer a bit more protection. I've tried going "flat out" in my VFF's but it's near impossible not to accidentally land on a sharp pointy rock/stone and end up with bruising. For me bf/minimalist running is a great tool to use to improve technique etc. Since incorporating this approach, I've been getting faster and stronger and have not suffered any of my old injuries (shin splints, knee problems, hips). When I look back now, I can't believe I used to wear orthotics!

Life's great....run with it!