Question About Minimalist Shoes & Blisters

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18 years ago 08/01/2005 8:03pm EDT

I have a pair of Asics Verdict-DS II's. They're about 10oz. I'm not sure if these qualify as minimalist or not? Whenever I run in them for medium-long distances (6-10) miles on pavement I develop blisters in the middle of my forefoot. I do not have this problem when running with them on softer surfaces. Is this due to a higher impact force on that area of the foot? Do other people have problems with less cushioned shoes such as these causing blistering on hard surfaces? BTW, I have this problem with everything lighter than typical trainers over long distances? How do minimalists overcome this problem?

18 years ago 08/01/2005 11:06pm EDT

re: Nugatory

18 years ago 08/02/2005 9:36am EDT

re: Nugatory

Thanks for all the help everyone.

18 years ago 08/02/2005 9:41am EDT

re: Nugatory

18 years ago 08/02/2005 10:32am EDT

re: Nugatory

Blisters are a fit issue NOT a minimal or thick shoe issue. If you want to put a definition on minimal I would say between 4 to 8 ounces would be minimal, 8.5 to 10 ounces would fall under light weight trainer, and 10.5 and up would fall under bulky trainer.

18 years ago 08/02/2005 10:43am EDT

re: Nugatory

they are not minimal. get lighter shoes. preferably ones that fit.

18 years ago 08/02/2005 12:31pm EDT

re: true minimalist

I assumed it was fit at first too. But, if it is a fit issue then why does it not happen on soft surfaces? And why does it happen when I run in spikes or flats for any distance beyond a few miles? I swear it has to be due to impact or something.

18 years ago 08/02/2005 6:42pm EDT

re: Nugatory

It may be because you have a little longer stride on hard surfaces than grass. I have a tendency to lift my knees a little more, bend them a little more when landing, and have a shorter stride when running in grass. This keeps my feet under me and I don't "push forward" in the shoes. Try running barefoot a little to get used to landing smooth and avoiding the shear forces that can cause blisters.

18 years ago 08/02/2005 8:42pm EDT

re: purple

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