Barefoot Running
June 13, 2010 by Foot Health
Filed under Foot Care Tips, Foot Problems
Barefoot running is something that needs to be taken up with caution. It is becoming more popular way to run as an alternative to running shoes. It is controversial with many barefoot running debates. A lot of the debates are not about if barefoot running is any good or not, but about the exaggerated claims made by barefoot running fanatics. Going from running in shoes to barefoot needs to be transitioned gradually and carefully so that the foot can build up the strength to take the loads that are placed on it. Foot care for those who take up barefoot running is very important. Calluses and blisters on the bottom of the foot can become a big problem. There are alternative to barefoot with the so called barefoot running shoes, such as the Vibram Five Fingers.