Ugly Shoes!

A few weeks ago Danny and I bought the ugliest shoes I've ever seen, well maybe not the ugliest but close. (for the record Danny does not think they are ugly) Anyways, on top of that they are also the most expensive shoes I've ever bought. So that said, why did we buy them?

It's a new trend in running shoes, minimalistic shoes or barefoot running. The idea is that you run very differently without shoes than with them. When you run without shoes you hit the ground with your mid-foot instead of your heel. When you strike with your mid-foot you are able to take advantage of the body's natural shock absorbers your forefoot and calf instead of just your knees and ankles. Running without shoes also strengthens all the tendons and muscles in your foot. The problem though is that when you run barefoot you're likely to step on things aka glass, sharp rocks, ect. These shoes are supposed to enable you to run as if you were barefoot but while still protecting your feet.

There's a steep adjustment but we'll let ya know how we like them.