Elite runners and coaches: your opinion on the minimal/low-drop movement?

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11 years ago 05/22/2012 3:31pm EDT

I am a rising high school senior looking to break 16:00 in XC 5k next year and I want an elite opinion on shoes such as the Brooks Pure collection.

In your experience - do shoes that promote forefoot strike lead to better performance?

I am aware that these shoes may contribute to better form, but will a reduced heel also mean more effective training?

I want to get the most out of my miles this summer, with the least possibility of injury.

I am having trouble deciding between a more conventional shoe such as the Brooks Ghost 4 and the minimal Brooks Pure Flow.

your bottom line opinion - to get the goal time which shoe would YOU choose?

11 years ago 05/22/2012 6:46pm EDT

re: runfasterbro

What shoe are you currently training in?

11 years ago 05/22/2012 7:57pm EDT

re: Jim Lahey

Brooks Ravenna 2 for most of this season

11 years ago 05/22/2012 9:32pm EDT

re: runfasterbro

My opinion is that minimalism is a fad and is perpetuated by the big shoe companies to make more money of off gullible clients. If you are a heel striker or forefoot striker, you will run the same way in just about any shoe.

If you want to break 16 next year run a lot over the summer. Sometimes run fast, sometimes run slow, but run roughly 15-20 more miles a week than you did in your previous season. The shoe is not gonna make a difference.

11 years ago 05/22/2012 11:39pm EDT

re: Elite runner and/or coach

You don't train only at one pace, over one type of surface, do you? Why then would you train in only one type of shoe?

11 years ago 05/23/2012 6:46am EDT

re: Elite Meat

Elite Meat wrote:
You don't train only at one pace, over one type of surface, do you? Why then would you train in only one type of shoe?

I'm waiting for a thin piece of rubber you wrap around your foot. Everybody will make a big deal of it cause its a cool concept.

11 years ago 05/23/2012 7:47am EDT

re: runfasterbro

You can change your stride & running efficiency in just about any type of shoe. It does take some concentration though. The lower the heel to toe drop the easier I think it is. I like the Brooks Pure line but they are expensive. You can do strides in grass barefoot 1 or 2 times a week to get the feel for a mid to forefoot strike.

11 years ago 05/23/2012 8:04am EDT

re: runfasterbro

I wish I was qualified to post my opinions.

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