I've never thought minimalist shoes were anything for me but my sister convinced me to try them on. OMG - they were so comfortable! And very light - almost like wearing a well fitted slipper. I had to get them.
I wore them a ton during our trip. They were comfortable in the car, for short walks, driving, and on the elliptical in the hotel gym they were perfect. I was so in love with my new shoes that during a rain storm in Jackson Hole I took them off and walked across a busy downtown street barefoot rather than get them wet!
But...I hadn't run with them yet. I was kind of intimidated. They feel so light and, well...free! I am used to big clunky running shoes that protect you from all the shocks and bumps of running, and give you a little bounce in your step. With these, the bounce was going to have to come from me or not at all.
So yesterday all I wanted to do was a short run and I decided it was time to try them out. I convinced my youngest son to come along with me, so it ended up being an interval run (intervals like this: "Okay, Felix, we'll run to the next intersection. Stop and wait for me when you get there, and then we'll walk for a few minutes together before we run again (and you get ahead of me again)!")
I put my darling shoes on and off we went. We only did 4 kilometers but already I could feel that my Frees were never going to replace my classic Asics on longer jaunts - I really do need the support, I could feel it. But I still love my new Frees and they will be awesome for in the gym...and everywhere else!
8 comments:
They look nice.
I'm afraid to try the minimalistic shoes too. I need good running shoes as I'm an overpronator.
You will give your shoes good use on everything else I'm sure.
They are nice but certainly not for high mileage. I still believe many people will end up with injury by running the wrong distances in minimalist shoes.
Do you think they would be good for shorter runs/speed workouts? I would love to try a lighter weight shoe someday! :)
I don't know, Kim - even just 4 km seemed like a bit too much for these shoes. I could see using them for a HIIT run on the treadmill, though.
They do look great! I like my heels to feel stable and well supported too...
I don't know that I'll be getting on board the minimalist train either. I haven't had too many injuries with the shoes I'm wearing so I figure if it aint broke why bother fixing it. But they look really nice as casual shoes.
I'm afraid to go minimalist as well.
Nice shoes, I think they are useful for short run.
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