A while back a friend of ours showed up with a pair of these funny looking shoes that look more like socks with padding than what we normally think of as running shoes. Turns out they are the Vibram FiveFingers, and they are all the rage now.
As I read more about this topic, it seems that there's quite a bit of evidence supporting the claim that perhaps traditionally trainers that comes with lots of cushioning and thick soles might not be the best choice of footwear for us runners. There's an article recently on Time Magazine that features the VivoBareFoot line of minimalist footwear by Terra Plana which also features lightweight shoe that aims to produce as little impact on foot strike as possible.
Check out the articles below if you are interested in the debate on this topics, but the consensus is that if you wish to try to run barefoot, like trying out anything new that your feet isn't used to, start slow is the way to go.
The painful truth about trainers: Are running shoes a waste of money?
To Run Better, Start by Ditching Your Nikes
Barefoot Running Laced With Health Benefits
A website dedicated to barefoot running
Barefoot Running on Wikepedia
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