After telling the sales guy what I was looking for (something as close to barefoot as possible) he immediately brought me over to the Vibrams. We totally bypassed the Nike Free, they had a little too much sole in the heel and that was one of the main things I wanted to avoid. So I tried on a couple pairs of Vibrams. Oh man, I couldn't get passed the feeling of those little toe holes! Sure, they were fine in the store, but I can't imagine running a few miles in them, let alone a half marathon. And quite frankly, I didn't really care for the colors they had available. I'm sorry, but that is a factor when buying shoes, I am a girl, afterall. :)
Finally, I tried a couple pairs of the Merrell Pace Glove. They actually do fit like a glove. And the best part is, they have Vibram soles. They are very light weight, lighter than any running shoe I'd ever owned. Another plus, I don't need to wear socks and I can throw them in the wash when I need to.
So I think I got the best of both worlds here. Light weight, "minimalistic" running shoes with Vibram soles. And for the price of $100.00 they were the perfect match for me. I went for a run with them on Sunday. Got a few blisters, which is to be expected of new shoes. I really can't believe the difference between these and my old running shoes. Just like when I ran barefoot, I naturally wanted to land on the ball of my foot or at least flat. And again, my heel didn't really touch the ground. I felt like a gazelle running through the plains! Before I felt as if I had let my feet dry in a bucket of cement then went for a run.
I'm hoping these shoes will make my runs more enjoyable. :)
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