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I have been running happily for years without shoes or with only minimal footwear and initially transitioned to doing so because I suffered from pain in my ankl
by pagnol 9y ago
I have been running happily for years without shoes or with only minimal footwear and initially transitioned to doing so because I suffered from pain in my ankles. Perhaps if you're a runner and your toenails cause problems, you might want to give it a try, too.
- ghthor 9y agoThat's my hypothesis about toenails as well. If your shoes toebox is smashing up your toes, well duh, your toenails are going to get fucked up. My partner is a marathoner, she's close to finishing a marathon in all 50 states. I transitioned her to minimalist shoes, lems primal, at the beginning of this year. She went from killing her toenails about every 2 weeks to zero toenail problems. Also pretty cool, she's stopped feeling the need to take painkillers during her races. It's really sad the amount of misinformation exists regarding the minimalist shoe and barefoot movement. They've helped me overcome foot, ankle, knee, hip, and back pain. Thyeve helped my mother overcome knee pain, she's got really stronger feet and ankles now. Xeroshoes are making great products right now and doubled their revenue from last year, so proud of them! Luna sandals are also doing quite well despite all the negative information. Here's to hoping that in 30 years were all wearing shoes actually designed for our feet!!
- pcunite 9y agoHere's to hoping that in 30 years were all wearing shoes actually designed for our feet!! Same here. I found Altra shoes on my journey towards foot and knee health.