Is the following statement true fro the book?
’Squishy shoes are energy thieves. Sure they feel all plush and soft, but that’s what every con man does: make you comfy while they rob you blind. All that cushioning makes it harder to run, not easier. The more mush you have underfoot, the less you’re able to tap into your body’s natural elasticity’..
Given the fact that the best racing shoes in the world have 35-40mm of foam I’ll let you decide
It’s all about energy loss and energy return to the body.
A small amount of squish is good. When combined with a large amount of boing, ya gotta fasta shoo.
Don Juan wrote:
Is the following statement true fro the book?
’Squishy shoes are energy thieves. Sure they feel all plush and soft, but that’s what every con man does: make you comfy while they rob you blind. All that cushioning makes it harder to run, not easier. The more mush you have underfoot, the less you’re able to tap into your body’s natural elasticity’..
This statement holds true with older foams, but not with the PEBAX/TPU of today. The main downsides for these new foams however is durability.
I find it hard to believe that my peg trail 4 are ‘energy thieves.’
I think it’s a true statement, though I’ve never worn super shoes. I’ve been a proponent of everyone adding some barefoot running since I read the first book and I made it through a season without getting injured for the first time ever. I wouldn’t do every run barefoot, but it’s great to do a barefoot cooldown mile a few times a week/ a 4-5 miler barefoot once a week.
Something I’ll say for everyone: 4-6 x 200 @ mile pace barefoot (full recovery) at the end of an easy run is immaculate.
I'd try a pair of super shoes if I were you. Their feel is quite shocking, especially if it's your first time wearing a pair.