Comments on: Minimal Footwear for Winter Running in Silent Sports Magazine http://runlikemonkey.com/2009/12/08/minimal-footwear-for-winter-running-in-silent-sports-magazine/ mind like water | run like monkey Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:50:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Lyndsey Kitchell http://runlikemonkey.com/2009/12/08/minimal-footwear-for-winter-running-in-silent-sports-magazine/#comment-452 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:33:20 +0000 http://runlikemonkey.com/?p=362#comment-452 If anyone is interested in running a full or half marathon for the first time and could use some guidance, check out this youtube video.

]]> By: Ryan http://runlikemonkey.com/2009/12/08/minimal-footwear-for-winter-running-in-silent-sports-magazine/#comment-440 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:24:35 +0000 http://runlikemonkey.com/?p=362#comment-440 I am 99.9% a barefoot runner. I have tried running Vibram Fivefingers and in my home-made Huararche sandals. Don’t care for either of them. Sometimes I have put on cheap flip-flops to get through rough spots, and these work well enough and are quick to put on/take off.

However, last week I wanted to put something warm on my feet as our temps went down to the low teens. I had a pair of Injinji socks (with individual toes) on which I had coated the soles with a plastic sealer. They worked fantastically well.

They kept my feet warm, gave just a hint of cushion from the road textures, were light and flexible, did not slip or rub anywhere at all, and I could truly forget I was even wearing them. While I still run barefoot every chance I get, I will keep these in my pockets (they roll up and store very easily) in case I feel the need for them some time.

Ryan
Vancouver, Washington
(the OTHER Vancouver!, the OTHER Washington!)

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