Recently, I've been seeing more and more people wearing these Vibram FiveFingers on my runs. Although I have to admit they're not exactly the most aesthetically pleasing of footwear, the reasons to wear them do make sense. According to their website, barefoot running shoes:
1. Strengthen the muscles of the feet and lower legs
2. Improve range of motion in the ankles, feet, and toes
3. Stimulate neural function important to balance and agility
4. Eliminate heel lift to align the spine and improve posture
5. Allow the foot to move naturally
Sounds pretty great, don't you think? You can wear them for running, walking, yoga, Pilates, and cross training. Would you wear them?
Photo: Vibram FiveFingers
Great post, Elaine! I love my Vibrams. I'm running in them everyday and my hip rarely hurts. They're the best, and their aesthetics start to come around the more you wear them. :)
ReplyDeleteI want a pair of those! I've noticed the benefits mentioned above when I run barefoot on the sand. Great post!
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