Your Feet

So much money and thought goes into what you put on your feet while running and working out. I use to spend $100's of dollars on running shoes as well as countless trips to the store in search of the right shoe. Now, I spend less than $100 on my Nike Free shoes and couldn't imagine another shoe. I run in them and lift in them. Quite often, I take them off and go barefoot while working out too. I could list all the benefits I have acquired from this change in what goes on my feet but I would rather link you to a great read:


http://community.fitnessanywhere.com/blog/2010/11/22/barefoot-training/


You can find Nike Free shoes almost everywhere now, Dick's Sporting Goods sells quite a few pairs. What is almost as common as the Nike Free shoe are Vibram Five Fingers.


I was at Target over the weekend and the person in line in front of me had them on. Yes, they are odd looking but take some time to read about them and you may start to see the benefits over the appearance.
http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/products_footwear.cfm

Next time you pick out your footwear give one of these a try. You might be surprised at how much you like them! You may even try taking your shoes off completely... you will be amazed at how differently you move.