Comments on: Rethinking Running Sneakers

By: Al Kavadlo – We're Working Out! » Running the Brooklyn Half Marathon 2010

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:56:52 +0000

[...] the popularity of barefoot and minimalist running starting to spread to the mainstream, I expected to see a lot of minimalist runners out there. [...]

By: Al Kavadlo – We're Working Out! » Why I Don’t Wear Workout Gloves

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:56:35 +0000

[...] in most aspects of my life and this is a great example of that. For the same reasons I enjoy running with minimal footwear, I find working out barehanded to be a superior technique. If you’ve ever had to use a cell [...]

By: Al Kavadlo

Al Kavadlo — Thu, 13 May 2010 18:28:36 +0000

Thanks David. Glad to hear you're keeping an open mind. I don't think Invisible Shoes are in stores yet, but if your curosity gets the better of you, they ship quickly and the customer service is great when you order them direct.

By: David Sanchez

David Sanchez — Wed, 12 May 2010 21:34:03 +0000

I just read your review of the Invisible Shoe – it looks really interesting. I will admit that I've never found a comfortable sandle-like shoe that I could use for running, but that's not saying that my mind is closed to the option. If I see them I will probably give them a try, but at this point my FiveFingers are serving me rather nicely. Keep the good posts coming, I love the minimal workout style.

By: Al Kavadlo – We're Working Out! » Invisible Shoes

Al Kavadlo – We're Working Out! » Invisible Shoes — Wed, 12 May 2010 12:10:16 +0000

[...] approach to running, I’ve been experimenting with various types of footwear. I’ve tried running barefoot at the beach and even at the track, but with all the things that you could cut yourself on in the [...]

By: Al Kavadlo

Al Kavadlo — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:21:50 +0000

Hey Michael–thanks for the suggestion on the aqua socks. I think Vibrams were originally designed as water shoes, but then people started running in them so they changed the marketing (and the price!). If too many people start to find out about aqua socks that $9 price tag might suddenly turn into $99.

By: Al Kavadlo

Al Kavadlo — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:17:59 +0000

Hey Dan–glad to see your keeping an open mind about all this. Maybe one day you'll be ready to give up your precious Nikes!

By: Al Kavadlo

Al Kavadlo — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:15:48 +0000

Hey David--it's good to hear from other minimalist runners! I've heard a lot of positive things about Vibrams, but the hefty price tag is a turn-off. Check out http://www.invisibleshoe.com for a more cost effective alternative. (I'll be doing a full write up of the invisible shoe soon!)

By: michaelvoigt

michaelvoigt — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:19:31 +0000

I haven't yet dropped the cash on a pair of Vibrams. I alternate between my regular running shoes and a $9 pair of water shoes, also known as aqua socks. They are great for running in the rain through the soggy grass along the side of the trail. They work best without socks and you can find them at your local big box mart.

By: Dan Budiac

Dan Budiac — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:49:24 +0000

I have a friend who wears FiveFingers when he runs, and swears by them.