I might have to travel in order to received from your hands the brand new one I am so anxiuosly waiting to be able to say I own 'em... :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Inov-8 Insider
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I might have to travel in order to received from your hands the brand new one I am so anxiuosly waiting to be able to say I own 'em... :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Inov-8 Insider
I'm looking forward to this as well, but until then I'm loving the 285's (worn without insoles) okay not as minimalist as some shoes but they work well for me. I am looking forward to some warmer days so I can wedge a bit more BF/VFF training into my schedule.
Ok thanks lets hope its just 1 interim pair.Quote:
Originally Posted by Inov-8 Insider
I have just come across the barefoot running concept and this thread and intuitively it seems to make sense.
I'm not quite ready to take the plunge for a pair of VFF, I notice a few people run with the insoles removed from their shoes. How does this affect the fit? Is it a case of just pulling the laces a bit tighter or buying a smaller size shoe?
I run in size 10 inov8's insoles in or out. I can't believe I had it any other way, the shoes feel pretty much the same tightness
rightyho,
i've decided to chip in.
after reading lots about barefoot/minimalism and all that recently and not really being too sure what I make of it all, but having an inkling that it probably makes a lot of sense and is therefore actually a good idea, i decided to experiment this morning.
most of my running is done on the road in asics ds trainers (fairly light, bit of medial support), or asics gel 3000s (bit more cushioning and a bit more support than the ds). i prefer running in the ds as they're a bit lighter and i feel that i run more smoothly, and faster, in them, but use the gel 3000s as i've been told they're good for my feet. i get the odd niggly ache, but i am increasing my mileage as i'm marathon training, so reckon that's to be expected.
this morning i went out in my ds trainers but took the thin foam liner insole bit out. the laces needed pulling a little tighter than normal, but other than that the fit was fine. i did a little under 6 miles in a little over 42 minutes and felt OK. without the liner the footbed is harder, but not uncomfortable, but i found that i was mid-foot landing, rolling through from the outside to the inside of my forefoot more than i would usually. so it would seem that a harder landing does make your foot work harder to support yourself (but in a good way). or, i was more aware of it so was compensating myself.
then after my run i walked around the block of flats where i live barefoot. the interesting thing was that though i usually have low arches when standing still, i was walking more on the outside of my feet and the dirt pattern on my soles looked more like the "normal" pattern on the famed Runners World wet towel test.
So with less protection, my foot strike was better.
Or so it seems.
Perhaps.
I do all my runs in F LITE 230’s or VFF KSO’s both are awesome. I used to run in Asics Gel Kayano but after so many injuries I ditched them for a more minimal approach. I find the 230’s are a perfect transitioning trainer. I’ve recently purchased some F LITE 220’s for a desert run I have coming up as the uppers seem slightly more durable. But I can’t wait for the VFF Bikila to come out in March they look like the perfect all rounder.
right.
did a 10 mile tempo this eve, with a 2 mile warm down. for the last 2 miles, i took my shoes off. it hurt a little bit, but not much.
there is definitely something in this barefoot malarkey...
Just listening to R2 over dinner and the news has just quoted an American study saying that compared to barefoot runners, runners using cushioned shoes are at greater risk of injury. Is barefoot running now mainstream?;)
There was an article on Radio 5 Live today & then something on BBC1 news at 6pm.
The tide is turning:)