Good Transition Into Barefoot Running

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							With the growing popularity of barefoot running, many runners (and non-runners) are
interested in experiencing the benefits of vibram five fingers; but having difficulties
transitioning into it after decades of wearing five finger shoes.
  Health experts, coaches, and physiologists point out the long terms benefits of
barefoot running with five fingers including decreased ankle sprains, foot sprains, and
better posture; while many running enthusiasts claim vibram shoes allows them to run
faster and feels better.
  For many, however, the transition from wearing running shoes to running vibram
five fingers barefoot isn 鈥檛 so easy. Running barefoot on hard surfaces and
stepping on objects like gravel, rocks, and pebbles can cause pain and discomfort to
the soles of a new barefoot runners feet with five finger shoes. For those who are
looking for an easier transition into barefoot running, one option is wearing a
glove-like piece of footwear, such as vibram five fingers.
  Many claim that wearing vibram five fingers is the closest thing to running barefoot,
allowing runners to experience the motion and sensation of barefoot running with
vibram shoes; without the pain of stepping on smaller objects or extremely hot or cold
surfaces. True barefoot enthusiasts, such as Tellman Knudson (founder of
www.newvibramshop.com) say there is no comparison to running completely
barefoot, but appreciate the benefits that vibram five fingers bring to the table.
  鈥淚 have done a lot of my training in them (five fingers). They will allow you to
get your barefoot running in without scorching your feet 鈥? says Knudson.
  vibram shoes was named by TIME magazine as one of the best innovations in the
category of health.
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