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sr71blackbird

06-25-2005, 05:28 PM

<img height="400" src="http://kondis.oslonett.no/bilder/2004/august/Nike%20Free-lansering/Nike%20Free.jpg" width="300" border="0" /><a href="http://www.realrunner.com/shoes/product=nk06.php">http://www.realrunner.com/shoes/product=nk06.php</a>I read an article in the Times last week about a new style of running and footwear that is suppose to help make you feet and legs stronger and reduce the risk of injury.  Their was this study done and I guess its been known for a while with serious runners to train barefoot, and this shoe is suppose to mimic the way your feet spead out when you run and walk.  I was intreagued by the idea, especially since I do a great deal of walking for fitness.  I was kind of scared that Id twist my ankles (a tendency I have), but righ inside the box with these when you buy them is a guide to getting yourself accustomed to wearing this shoe by spending a week or two wearing them around the house.  I went and bought me a pair today and am wearing them right now.  Very interesting and flexible feeling these things have and they are so lightweight.  As I was trying them on, a couple of runner guys came up to me and were swearing by them and that pretty much sold me. I was wondering, does anyone on here do any running or serious walking and either wear these of know a lot about them or have any experience?  From what I read about the concept, its a pretty solid science.This is the one I got.  It cost me $85<img height="121" src="http://store1.yimg.com/I/sneakerhead_1848_118900180" width="210" border="0" />

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ChickenHawk

06-25-2005, 06:08 PM

I like the pictures where it's rolled up. <img width="470" height="396" border="0" src="http://www.internet-insider.at/hightech-corner/pictures/thumbs/nikefree_1.jpg" alt="shoe" title="shoe" />

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Death Metal Moe

06-25-2005, 07:05 PM

Their was this study done and I guess its been known for a while with serious runners to train barefoot, and this shoe is suppose to mimic the way your feet spead out when you run and walk.I don't need to spend $85 dollars to run in my fucking bare feet.  And they're ugly.  Why is it people INSIST on making ASS UGLY sneakers these days?  I'm so glad they're all expensive. 

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sr71blackbird

06-26-2005, 05:29 AM

I admit they are not the most attractive sneakers I have, but they are more for performance than appearance.  Id prefer a dark sole and dark sneakers personally, this way it doesnt look odd with jeans if I was wearing them to work or whatever.  They weigh next to nothing! Like 7 oz total. For casual wear, I recently got a pair of New Balance 806 that I like, because it seems to go with whatever I wear and they look cool to me. <img height="102" src="http://www.zappos.com/images/N/NewBal144/43200-t.jpg" width="136" border="0" /> The Nikes are more for me to wear while excercising because they will strengthen my legs and give me a more effective workout and maybe help problems I have been having with my legs. I dont really consider them a fashion statement.

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UnknownPD

06-26-2005, 10:07 AM

New Balance New Balance...the official sneaker of fat guys everywhere...they come in widths....I especially like the 5E with velcro straps...on and off with a reaching stick...Don't believe; check out fat guy sneakers...never see a nike...Actually I wear them because they have a double e. I buy them at a site on line no tax no shipping and great selection/sizes/prices....

Snoogans

06-26-2005, 10:19 AM

<img width="220" height="220" border="0" src="http://tsa.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pG01-1541272reg.jpg" /> and i have a pair of Clogs 

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sr71blackbird

06-26-2005, 04:37 PM

I wore mine outside today (in the box when you buy them, they recommend you wear them around the house to get used to it).  I did some walking in them and I am impressed with the lightness and freedom I feel.  It is actually quite cushy of a feel, and whats kind of cool is feeling the bottom give way over uneven ground.  You can imagine it as your toes and joints flexing and bending as you go along, while not feeling any restriction but at the same time, free from worry that youll cut your foot or something.  I got the black ones so that I might wear them to work with my casual business attire.  From what Im reading, the idea behing barefoot excercise is that your legs and feet have to absorb more shock than traditional shoes allow and as a result, your legs get stronger and you burn more calories etc.  At first when I was looking into these things, I wondered if theyd be any different than a "water sock" type shoes that people wear at the beack or in the pool.  It is actually very different and a lot more comfortable.  I tried walking in the water sock 2 months ago and I was in absolute agony, with blisters and stuff.  This, it felt just right and I didnt experience any discomfort. I think I made a good choice.

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newport king

06-26-2005, 04:47 PM

Why is it people INSIST on making ASS UGLY sneakers these days?  I'm so glad they're all expensive. i had to buy a pair of kicks for the first time in almost 2 years recently. every looked like fucking moon boots. i have this thing with nike since seeing the michael moore movie where the c.e.o. pretty much jerked him around, and i also don't agree with 7 year old taiwanese children getting paid 30 cents a day, so i try not to support them. but even the stuff adidas is putting out lately is retarded looking. so i had to settle for a pair of nikes. and i hate myself for it. i don't even like them i just had to settle.

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Doctor Manhattan

06-27-2005, 08:35 AM

quote:<hr color="cococo" align="left">I don't need to spend $85 dollars to run in my fucking bare feet. <hr color="cococo" align="left">Well, you may still want to protect the bottom of your feet.

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Death Metal Moe

06-27-2005, 08:51 AM

The last pair of sneakers I got was from Wal Mart.  Yea, I guess they're not cool or trendy, but you know waht they were?  Inexpensive and just black.  No fucking air pockets, no decals, no chambers, no pumps, no multiple pairs of laces on each, no grills, no dual cams, no scienctific bullshit, no gang colors, no scumbag sports player's name on them, none of that silly shit.  Just a pair of black sneakers.  Actually, they're slip on, so no laces even.  You can all have your neon, ugly ass sneakers.My other pair of shoes are brown leather Bass shoes.  They're pull on too with no laces.  I like the sleek look of no laces now.  Very nice.

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sr71blackbird

06-27-2005, 03:52 PM

I know what you mean Moe, but this is more about performance and training than a "look".  Honestly though, they are a treat to wear.  If I had a lot of money, Id get a light colored pair just to wear for summer.

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FUNKMAN

06-27-2005, 04:03 PM

wouldn't swimmers shoes be similar?the only problem is when you step on a rock, there's not much insulation and it would be really ouchy oochy

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sr71blackbird

06-27-2005, 04:21 PM

Originally, thats what I thought it would be like, but its not like that at all. So far , it hasnt picked yp anything.

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sr71blackbird

06-28-2005, 05:45 PM

I wore these tonite for a 6 mile power walk....all I can say is...OH MY GODI am in love with these now!  Seriously, anyone who runs or walks and likes a workout will think these are amazing! I was wearing ankle socks with them for the first 2 miles and the socks began to chafe me so I pulled them off and realised the inside of the shoe is a silk like material with no seams and felt even better sockless! The bottoms have amazing grip and flexability while feeling as if you are walking on marshmellows.  I didnt have any pain or come anywhere near twisting my ankle like I feared I would with this flexable sole.  I even was intentally walking on uneven pavement and grass testing them out and can say that they are far better than I expected.  I think they are worth every penny!

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newport king

06-29-2005, 06:12 AM

I even was intentally walking on uneven pavement and grass testing them out and can say that they are far better than I expected.i would have loved to have seen you going completely out of your way to test these things out like some kind of lunatic. notice anyone crossing the street when you were running over tree stumps on your way up the block?

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PhishHead

06-29-2005, 07:15 AM

I was debating getting a pair of these this weekend when I go pick up a new pair of Air Force 1's....and now with Sr's resounding support for them, I will defintely be picking up a pair.  If they suck SR, i will hold you personally responsible and will drive to your house and make you eat my pair of sneakers while wearing yours. Yea that will teach you :)

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sr71blackbird

06-29-2005, 10:29 AM

i would have loved to have seen you going completely out of your way to test these things out like some kind of lunatic. notice anyone crossing the street when you were running over tree stumps on your way up the block?Its actually the grassy area between the sidewalk and the curb.__________________________________________________ __You wont be dissapointed.  Its suggested in the pamphlet thats in the box you wear them around the house for a few days to get used to it.

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monsterone

07-02-2005, 09:43 PM

to begin with, i am not one to shell out more than $50 for a pair of sneakers, especially for the latest style.  but i had to seek these out and am pretty happy.  yes they hug like a water sock, but the base is as broad as a basketball shoe, and more flexible than anything comprable.so if you're looking at them from a fashion point of view, yes they seem pointless.  but from a training aspect, i'm hoping they will help my shin splints and make my recovery time shorter, since i play on a multitude of punishing surfaces; ie. various turf fields, natural grass, the dirt/ grass combo, and train on concrete, wood, rubber composite, etc...so not only can i break my foot off in your ass, but i'm stylish and comfortable in the feat.

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monsterone

07-02-2005, 09:46 PM

ps i got the tomlinson's, so i'm that much more dope than yoou.                                        and i only realize that after looking at nike's website.

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sr71blackbird

07-04-2005, 06:03 AM

I just got another light colored pair on eBay for like $25 less then I paid in the store.  These will be my "everyday" pair for just knocking around.  I wore the other ones to a party yesterday and all the young'uns there were complimenting me on them..LOL<img height="206" src="http://www.gazette.uwo.ca/2004/March/25/Pics/15B%20Dr.Evil.jpg" width="168" border="0" />  I'm hip

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AppleBoy

07-17-2005, 07:18 AM

After reading this thread and a few other articles, I went out and got a pair.  Not the most sylish sneaks but they are very light and comfortable, which is especially nice during all this hot humid weather.<img height="260" src="http://www.finishline.com/store/images/products/xl308964017.jpg" width="260" border="0" />

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Swift Boat Vet

07-18-2005, 02:26 PM

Moe, what is it in your personality that requires you to sh*t on just about everything.  I do enjoy your posts but it seems to me you could randomly pick a thread and within 4 or 5 posts, there's Moe with his 2 cents about how XYZ sucks.

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HBox

07-18-2005, 02:31 PM

[color=navy]That's his gimmick. That, and bacon. 

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sr71blackbird

07-18-2005, 04:30 PM

I even went to Nike Id and had myself a pair made!  Black with black bottoms and dark navy inside with dark navy laces.  You can customize every aspect of them.  Once these come, these will become my regular work shoes and im done.  I even bought my wife a pair!  So with hers, Im up to 4 pair now and thats it for me. I do love these things though!

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