tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33112035.post4780087541100929130..comments2011-04-01T04:33:17.344-07:00Comments on Coyote Run: Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33112035.post-23836136186229882002010-02-02T21:07:24.482-08:002010-02-02T21:07:24.482-08:00WOW...that latest post was very poorly written. W...WOW...that latest post was very poorly written. What was with the "podiatrists are snake oil salesmen" obsession? Never once anything scientific about why we need shoes for running. After browsing a few other articles, there are so many holes to their arguments. <br /><br />I'm not a barefoot runner myself, but I am a shoe minimalist focusing on midfoot strikes. I've battled PF and Achilles pain for a few years and it's definitely due to heel striking because of shoes and improper run technique. I have been toying with the idea of VFF's though at some point in the next year. <br /><br />Working in a running store, I can see the benefits to both sides - shoes vs. barefoot. So many come in with shoe recommendations from their pod/ortho doc and we just shake our heads and laugh (not in front of the customer of course). These recs are for high pronation control yet they don't even know what shoes fit into that category and recommend a neutral model! For the "average person", I do the best I can to make sure individuals are in the least amount of shoe they need to begin strengthening their feet and try to educate them on running form where I can in an unobtrusive manner.<br /><br />Love your blog! Thanks for the info. (sorry...I got a bit winded in my response)NJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17393973695792238585noreply@blogger.com