@RunrGreg
I came across these shoes from Onitsuka Tiger (Asics) that look fairly minimal. I'm not sure whether I would run in them, but they look like a good minimal alternative just for walking around. Has anyone worn these shoes?
http://www.zappos.com/onitsuka-tiger-by-asics-tai-chi
I have never tried this model but I like minimal shoes like this. Unfortunatley I find most of them are too narrow. My feet like a bunch of wiggle room if they are going to be inside a shoe.
These shoes look interesting:
http://www.jingashop.com/
sluggish runner :)
I came across these shoes from Onitsuka Tiger (Asics) that look fairly minimal. I'm not sure whether I would run in them, but they look like a good minimal alternative just for walking around. Has anyone worn these shoes? http://www.zappos.com/onitsuka-tiger-by-asics-tai-chi
I find taiji shoes in general very comfortable and walk in them till they fall apart - although the ones I wear are usually canvas. These look more like taekwondo shoes adapted for walking. Taekwondo shoes are very minimalist (you're supposed to be barefoot) and super-comfortable, but can make the foot feel rather hot.
I tried running in very similar shoes (looking like taekwondo, but not the real deal) on the treadmill, they definitely don't allow for heel-striking, but they are very narrow, which can make you feel a little unstable. Post-run, I could feel the same muscles I feel when running with VFFs (I am still a beginner and transitioning).
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