s1m0n4May 13, 2025

@ubo thanks!

It was really the adaptation required by walking in #minimalistShoes. I had to switch to a forefoot stride both when walking and running. The impact on the knee joint is significantly different and that implies an adaptation period.

For now I will keep #running in regular shoes, but starting from June I will start wearing my #barefootShoes 1x/week.

Show threadPaul MartinMay 13, 2025
@[email protected] @[email protected] Wearer of Vibram FiveFingers for over 12 years here. Wear minimalist shoes as your casual everyday shoes, but only gradually work them into your running over a few months. Short distances to start with.

It's not just the knees that have to adapt: your calf muscles and associated tendons have to get used to the different foot motion. Also ankles will be under more lateral stress and will need time to strengthen.

If you're used to wearing cushioned stabilising soles with a high heel rise, your legs will have adapted to that, and minimalist shoes will be putting strain on atrophied muscles, ligaments, tendons, etc.
Show threadrandomizedMay 13, 2025

@nowster @s1m0n4 @ubo

how much km do you put on your VFF before they're done ?

Show threadPaul Martin
@[email protected] @[email protected] @[email protected] Depends on the model as the rubber formulation varies. Typically a V-Run will last about 700-800km before the forefoot sole has completely worn through.
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