tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117671123395795249.post7910262965676033268..comments2024-03-27T06:48:54.722-04:00Comments on Barefoot Chronicles: Fleet Feet Sports... not you, too?!?Jason Robillardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14794693267509629722noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117671123395795249.post-85010881733256732962010-06-25T11:20:04.650-04:002010-06-25T11:20:04.650-04:00I work at one of the Running Room locations here i...I work at one of the Running Room locations here in Minnesota and no one there believes barefoot running is good for you. I however see the merits - but it needs to be done properly and with patience. I haven't taken the leap for myself...yet. Our corporate office has decided that we will begin selling Vibrams (although we still don't have them in) and a number of other minimalist shoes (Kinvara for one). <br /><br />As for the excerpt you sited, there are so many contradictory statements these guys are throwing out there. As for Fitzgerald, I don't put much stock into what he says because he always seems to be shooting off his mouth with little basis. He's a bit of a moron.NJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17393973695792238585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117671123395795249.post-70741458646276426362010-06-21T12:56:36.052-04:002010-06-21T12:56:36.052-04:00this makes no sense. fleet feet and roadrunner sp...this makes no sense. fleet feet and roadrunner sports don't make shoes. they just sell them. they have no research investment. minimalist shoes are more expensive. they're hurting their business with this stuff. they should be like, "hey buy these more expensive, minimal shoes, they're better for you and they'll make your feet stronger." seems like they're missing an opportunity.Shamus J Babcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07977656716129327620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117671123395795249.post-43690295187331117392010-06-21T12:07:01.019-04:002010-06-21T12:07:01.019-04:00I believe that Sandler is doing another event at a...I believe that Sandler is doing another event at a Fleet Feet in Orlando tonight. BUT, that doesn't excuse their owner from being so ignorant and self serving.<br /><br />The bottom line is that there is no definitive research about barefoot running or minimalist running. Until there is, no one should be making sweeping statements either way. Many of us have experienced benefits from running unshod but that doesn't mean we're "right" and we can't prove that its "better" and we shouldn't say it is for everyone. But when a guy who makes his living from selling shoes makes statements like this it inexcusable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117671123395795249.post-16630360994960682052010-06-21T11:47:21.689-04:002010-06-21T11:47:21.689-04:00Please do keep in mind this does not go for all Fl...Please do keep in mind this does not go for all Fleet Feet stores.<br /><br />Fleet Feet in Seattle hosted Michael Sandler for his Barefoot Running book tour. Proof: http://www.flickr.com/photos/oboros/4721433258/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117671123395795249.post-60591435234098286612010-06-21T11:24:34.363-04:002010-06-21T11:24:34.363-04:00Since all my muscles are on the outside I can stre...Since all my muscles are on the outside I can strengthen them good. (insert sarcasm laden smirk here)<br /><br />Most change drags kickers and screamers along. Frustrating at best but unfortunately normal. Glad there are bloggers like you to keep the checks and balances in order.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15169460908351248051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117671123395795249.post-43847308564211620982010-06-21T11:17:06.501-04:002010-06-21T11:17:06.501-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15169460908351248051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117671123395795249.post-62180897285747025392010-06-21T10:20:57.269-04:002010-06-21T10:20:57.269-04:00This isn't a discussion about minimalist runni...This isn't a discussion about minimalist running, its about barefoot running. There is a distinction that some don't make. I'm sure that Spetnagel would say that running in minimalist shoes (that he would sell you) is just fine. It's true barefooting he's trying to "expose" (pardon the pun).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117671123395795249.post-67938105399500509522010-06-21T10:10:17.180-04:002010-06-21T10:10:17.180-04:00It should be noted that this isn't the case fo...It should be noted that this isn't the case for ALL Fleet Feet stores. In fact, the Fleet Feet stores in Chicago have held a minimalist running seminar (which I attended and there was no bashing) and they've also started carrying Vibrams in addition to the Nike Free line.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117671123395795249.post-79620866362766240282010-06-21T09:35:59.335-04:002010-06-21T09:35:59.335-04:00you know what I came away with from this article?
...you know what I came away with from this article?<br /><br />THIS: <br />"Here's my advice: If you don't have problems in overly-cushioned, raised-heel, supportive shoes, keep using them. If you do get injured, accept that it is probably a function of bad form. There are a number of ways to learn good form, one of which is barefoot running. Should you decide to try it, educate yourself. "<br /><br />That is absolutely beautiful. <br />Note that I run in Ecco Bioms, I own vibrams and train indoors in them, though very little running. This is what works for me, and so I don't NEED to run barefoot, nor do I NEED to run shod.. but I run the way works for me, which had brought me to the half marathon so far.. <br />What Asics and Nike failed to do, proper training, education and personal preference did just fine.Claus Møller Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05956988038293600302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117671123395795249.post-26670852620115188552010-06-21T08:26:58.047-04:002010-06-21T08:26:58.047-04:00Yeah, what Jeff said. I keep ALL my muscles insid...Yeah, what Jeff said. I keep ALL my muscles inside me, except when I stick my tongue out, which I'm doing right now at Fleet Fleet! :P<br />-georgesrunUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05675757266448766200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117671123395795249.post-84909316623654294382010-06-21T07:50:10.084-04:002010-06-21T07:50:10.084-04:00Wait, you can't strengthen "internal"...Wait, you can't strengthen "internal" muscles? Aren't all muscles internal?Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18341126723578608275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117671123395795249.post-17650379802936531752010-06-21T07:29:58.047-04:002010-06-21T07:29:58.047-04:00Jason, if your ramblings are barely coherent, what...Jason, if your ramblings are barely coherent, what does that make this nonsense? -Blind BoyThy Left Elbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08189477803906689808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117671123395795249.post-38382193646699407732010-06-21T07:14:11.992-04:002010-06-21T07:14:11.992-04:00This anti-barefoot rant by FleetFeet has to be the...This anti-barefoot rant by FleetFeet has to be the most ridiculous one I've seen so far. My 10-year old daughter could probably make a more compelling case. I thought of the word 'laughable' as I was reading it, as well.<br /><br />One thing that caught my eye is the use of the work 'consensus' to make a point. SCIENCE IS NOT BASED ON CONSENSUS! IT'S BASED ON FACT!!!<br /><br />I just hope that then many people who will inevitibly read this will also quickly realize how patently obvious the flaws in logic and what the real motive is with this nonsense.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16264349793226980601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117671123395795249.post-77937795887791929432010-06-21T07:00:57.029-04:002010-06-21T07:00:57.029-04:00If that flyer were used as an introduction to a re...If that flyer were used as an introduction to a request for grant money to study the benefits/harms of barefoot running the grant reviewers would be laughing their heads off as they drop the request in the "rejected" bin. You generally have to show that you know something about a subject and can make a coherent analysis that doesn't contradict itself before you get respect and validation of your theory. Looks like Spetnagel deserves neither.<br /><br />These shoe sellers seem more and more threatened. I wonder why?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117671123395795249.post-464615875175523922010-06-21T06:50:09.696-04:002010-06-21T06:50:09.696-04:00BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO on fleet feet and their BS ...BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO on fleet feet and their BS "fitlosophy".shelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08484258407276573441noreply@blogger.com