Running shoes may cause damage to knees, hips and ankles

Elsevier Health Sciences ^ | Jan 4, 2009 | Unknown

[time4good]

Yeah - I was just grossly rounding up. 2-4 pairs (mood or fancy) at $100-$125 list. So yours at $80 - the local store doesn’t charge Vibrim’s list? That’s good.

[gdani]

I've run off & on for 15 years. Mostly on.

No other exercise does it for me the way simple running does. It gets my whole body involved & never an injury.

When I want a lighter day, I do the elliptical or stationary bike.

[conservativeharleyguy]

Their (Vibram’s) posted list prices are much higher than you’ll spend in a store. I got mine in a “specialty running store”, which tend to be higher than other retailers, so you might even be able to find them cheaper in a larger retailer or on-line. Still, I didn’t think that $80.00 was bad for what they are. Expect some weird looks when you wear them though.

[BenKenobi]

Pavement is very, very bad for running, and it’s super easy to get an injury without either training or proper supervision.

I’ve ran quite a bit, and the problem isn’t the feet or the shoes, but the pavement. I no longer run. I much prefer skiing in the winter and swimming in the summer. Works out all the right things, with none of the bad things!

[ottbmare]

She is very lovely. And just the same color as my little girl. Pure Arab?

[aruanan]

I originally got them for the width, but have been very happy with them all around. With Nike, I’d have to go almost 2 sizes larger in order to get a wide enough shoe. Not any longer.

[Mr Rogers]

Thank you. Pure Arab of Russian lines...and a big girl, at 15.3.

But what I like is her personality. I hadn’t ridden in 25 years, and had never been good. We got her cheap because the previous owner, over the course of 2.5 months, had let her get beat up by bigger horses and turned her into a nervous wreck. It took me 3 days to get a bridle on her! By rights, she wasn’t a horse for someone returning to riding after 25 years.

However, once she realized we were on her side, she started to calm down. Over the past year, she has become a good teacher...she doesn’t ignore mistakes, but she doesn’t freak either - just lets me know something is wrong & needs correcting. And at the end of the ride, when the horse who couldn’t stand to have her head touched now begs to have her face rubbed for 5 minutes, or when she comes over in the corral to let me know her eyes need some cleaning, it is all worthwhile.

I still like jogging by myself thru the desert, but the teamwork with a horse who gives you her trust and who tries to work with you is pretty special, too! I now understand why people will own a horse for 25+ years...

[Mr Rogers]

When I’m jogging in the desert, no one sees me. And no injuries yet...but I’ve only been jogging since 1972.

[cruise_missile]

Looks like Michelle’s new shoe wear.
Maybe they stretch.

[neverdem]

thanks, bfl

[El Gato]

And here I thought my knee and ankle joints and my lower back were shot because of the 20 years I spent running around in combat boots! ;)

If running shoes are bad, even though most are designed to be better than older shoe designs, think how bad running in combat boots must be. At least you do get ankle support, and modern boots are really a lot like running/walking shoes, with very high tops. :) But I don't suppose you wore "modern" types any more than I did. (Although I own a pair now, I've only worn them a few times, seem more comfortable than the old black issue boots).

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Fill the boots with water and let them stand overnight. Wear them wet for the next few days.

Custom fit, LOL!

[Palladin]

You are right! Runners are exhibitionists at heart. They do it for the show value, and the feeling of superiority.

[El Gato]

Fill the boots with water and let them stand overnight. Wear them wet for the next few days

Don't think it would work for these, Made by Converse.

Besides, they are pretty comfortable as is.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Sexy! I sure do miss my 'bunny boots', though. They put even my Sorels to shame for warmth.