Posted by Kit Barker | Posted in Thoughts | Posted on 21-09-2009
Oh this question is a hard one to answer!
I’ve done a lot of reading about the benefits of barefoot running and as you’ll know, I’m very swayed by the arguments that say the human foot is designed for running so why do we need major cushioned soles? Running in my minimal shoes hasn’t hurt my feet at all and it didn’t seem to place any strain anywhere else. I can’t run in these as they don’t fit snugly and give me blisters.
So I’d love to try a pair of FiveFingers but in the UK they’re almost £100.
If I knew they’d be the right shoe for me I’d buy them but I haven’t got £100 to spend on a pair of the wrong shoes!
Perhaps I need to create a FiveFingers fund and do odd jobs to save up for some. Anyone want a website doing?
As an update – I doubt I am going to buy any at this point simply due to the cost.
Instead I think I’m going to opt for a pair of more traditional shoes but with a very flat heel.
I would still very much like a pair of FiveFingers but a quick check of the bank balance has dissuaded me!