Run Forefoot

Lonowear Flow Barefoot Shoe

If you’re looking for a do-it-all minimalist shoe, the Lonowear FLOW has you covered: lonowear.com/?ref=cedsholh

The LONOFLOW is the BEST barefoot shoe out there right now, and it’s fair to say that THIS shoe is gonna dominate the minimalist shoe movement. This is because the FLOW delivers a responsive ride that keeps you energized mile after mile, and even better that functionality is the brands sweet spot with the FLOW having an ergonomically wide upper and flat, thin, flexile sole, allowing you to uphold adaptable connections, while stimulating the feet directly to encourage sustained foot strength development! *For 5% off, use coupon code: BRETTARICHES - https://lonowear.com/?ref=cedsholh

On my feet are a must-get minimalist shoe, the LONOFLOW, which is especially perfect for those on a budget because these shoes are offered at a lower price point! The LONOFLOW are beyond comfortable right out of the box, while promoting foot health because the shoes design checks off all the barefoot requirements to promote a stronger, tolerant foot and low-impact, functional running form. These shoes are an exceptional barefoot cruiser with a softer, plusher underfoot that provides endless comfort for longer runs on the roads and for workdays of endless standing and walking. Even better that the upper is soft, extra-wide, light and breathable, so the shoe can easily withstand the heat, and it's definitely even better that these shoes are fully composed of environmentally-friendly materials! To learn more, head on over to: https://lonowear.com/?ref=cedsholh, and if you decide to get your paws on a pair, use coupon code: BRETTARICHES for 5% off!

Forefoot Running is Best for ANY Distance!

There’s a reason the fastest marathoner in history doesnt heel strike: http://runforefoot.com/heel-striking/

Smallest Impacts with Forefoot Running

Almost 30 Reasons Why Forefoot Striking is the Safest Way to Run: http://runforefoot.com/forefoot-striking/

Forefoot running accounts for big reductions in the time spent braking (deceleration), and allows the entire foot to roll better with the ground. At the same time, the arch works better at loading more energy-saving elastic power, which makes your stride more spring-enable, allowing the foot to spring up with minimal muscle efforts: http://runforefoot.com/forefoot-strikers-have-a-smoother-ride-than-heel-strikers-when-running/

🚨NEW BAREFOOT SHOE ALART: First Impressions: Get ready for a new go-to barefoot shoe by LONO SHOES ! Their newest shoe, FLOW, is exactly what your feet need to keep’em feeling great, thanks to the shoes fully functional, comfortable and seemingly reliable construction. Its even better that if budget is a priority, these barefoot shoes are offered at an affordable price point! Above all, the FLOW does not disappoint in functionality since it’s wide foot-shape toe-box allows your toes to relax and fully fan out to enhance stability, keeping you very sturdy on your feet, while the meshy upper provides a sleek, cool feel to keep your feet comfortable in warmer weather. Even better that despite being so wide, the FLOW hugs your foot in all the right places, and the entire upper is soft and doesn’t rub when sockless. You’ll also appreciate the slight off-set lacing that ensures no pressure points to the top of the foot, and for a better feel and fit, the shoe has no tongue to worry about! Another functional standout feature is the zero-drop, completely flat sole gets you most connected to the ground to encourage natural running form. Also, the removable insole offers adaptable cushioning and impressive comfort, but still makes it super easy to feel the ground for you to connect stably, especially on uneven terrain. What’s more, the fully flexible rubber sole features full coverage of 3-point indented grooves and lugs to inspire confident strides, while the sole wraps along the bottom of the upper’s side-walls for extra debris protection. Last but not least, the brand proudly uses upcycled biodegradable materials to different parts of the shoe! Final Thoughts Ive yet to run in these puppies, but walking in them thus far I can tell the shoe provides outstanding comfort to the foot and ventilation for longer hauls. They’re worth every penny to not feel pain while walking, and running, and the FLOW is all you need, especially for those standing on thei

Kipchoge Doesn’t Heel Strike

Always remember, the BEST of the BEST runners dont heel strike, and here’s a why: http://runforefoot.com/heel-striking/

Foot Strike IS Everything!

True story!

Why Lean Forward into Your Stride: http://runforefoot.com/forefoot-running-forward-body-position-improves-acceleration-performance/

Forefoot Running is NOT Toe Running

Unfortunately, forefoot running gets mistaken for toe running, however forefoot running and toe running are actually two radically different foot strike patterns. In forefoot running, the strike angle upon and at landing is much smaller, resulting in a flatter placement of the foot where the heel is the last part of the foot to connect with the ground. This works better to prevent jarring, create stability and loads more elastic energy through the arch and Achilles. In toe running, initial ground contact occurs high up on the toes while the heel never drops down to the ground. In consequence, the ankle and calves work harder to try and stabilize the foot which was found to be incredibly straining on the lower leg, and is not the proper way to land on your foot when you run.

How Heel Strike Running Causes Shin Splints

More research supports the anecdotes that heel strike running causes shin splints - http://runforefoot.com/do-shin-splints-go-away/

Where you swing your hands can dramatically affect the trajectory of your foot-ground interaction when you run. By punching up with your hands, making sure that your hands stay close to your chest and NOT letting them swing out in front of you, enables the foot to begin to push back as it approaches the ground. It effectively prevents over-reaching (over-striding) with the foot, so you’re not slamming your foot into the ground, rather the closer you keep your hands to your chest on the ‘punch up’ helps pull the heel back at landing, pulling it through closer to your center mass. This is how the majority of the world's best distance runners utilize their hands = they always keep their hands close to their chest while sticking their elbows out when doing so because it’s better for breathing too! When you squeeze your elbows to your sides, it significantly restricts your breathing. Here’s the videos on I did on that 😀🥰: https://youtu.be/5jQwXg4YlhU and https://youtu.be/Y6IW-y0uUUE

Enjoying a smoother, faster, toasty run in my Softstar Shoes Primals, which are one of the best barefoot-alternates thanks to the shoes signature width and close-to-the-ground ride, helps your feet rebound quickly off the ground with less effort! They also keep your feet warm in temperatures as cold as -16C (3F), even when wet! https://shrsl.com/3ve4s

First Impressions of the Softstar Shoes Primals The SoftStar Primal Barefoot shoes are an instant hit because the shoe is everything rolled up into one of the most barefoot-worthy shoes! Every detail of the Primal supports maximum barefoot-feel and comfort that lasts. The Primal is very mult-ipurpose from exceeding at running any distance at any pace to casual walking, but the shoe really excels when running on dry and wet surfaces, especially in cold weather! Even better, there’s no struggle with gripping on wet pavement, thanks to the shoes full-coverage, grippy-rubber toothy sole that also gives you more confidence without slowing your pace when running over wet, slimy leaves! The Primals strongest attribute though is its signature width which is true next level because like all SoftStar Shoes, the Primals are the widest barefoot shoes out there. Equally important, the Primals sit on a zero-drop, 5-mm extremely durable rubber Vibam sole that moves seamlessly with your foot and allows you to be up on your forefoot when you run. It also delivers good sensory acuity to further enhance the natural stride! The upper is made with premium, responsibly sourced warm leathers that’s built to last, helping you get more mileage out of the shoe. It also features a rubberized coating made of used bike innertubes along the front of the toes for extra rock protection.. I also love the standout accents because you don’t see a lot of these. To that point, the Primals come complete in many customizable coats of paint! I’ll be doing a full review soon on the Primals, but my first impressions so far is the Primals greatness starts with offering a new degree of openness that will collaborate perfectly with your unique foot structure, no matter how wide your feet are. You will have zero-limited toe-splay, even if you wear thicker socks! More here: https://shrsl.com/3u8mq

Forefoot Running Reduces the Risk Factors that Cause Foot Injury vs Heel Strike Running Forefoot running was found to decrease loads on the plantar (foot) tissue by naturally increasing cadence, which is the number of steps you take per minute. This means the feet spend more time in the air than on the ground. In fact, forefoot running results in a contact with the ground that’s so brief that many impact forces are barely produced, if not produced at all! More here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oEwqOeGVR_E

Forefoot Running Sustains BEST on the Knees! Another reason forefoot running is better than heel strike running is that it makes safer, more economical use of your knees. When you land on the front part of your foot when running, the knee automatically bends, which also allows the joint to have greater flexion. The increased knee flexion engaged by forefoot striking was found to have enormous economic and impact-protective value because for one, it becomes less difficult for the cyclic rotation of the legs to accelerate the body’s mass, resulting in less mechanical work and muscle power of the leg to propel the body forward. For another, it dramatically cuts down on the braking rate which in turn reduces collision impact and compressive loads. This is one of the main reasons that forefoot running literally cures runner's knee, whereas heel strike running causes the painful condition. Speaking of which, the farther back you land on your foot, striking heel-first, causes the knee to naturally unbend, stiffen up and lockout at landing. This severely stresses the knee at landing because a high brake force duration period occurs, which means that the body decelerates for too long, and too intensively during the first half of stance. My full on this: https://youtu.be/dclbrw6MpMU

Forefoot running was found to be more economical than heel strike running by engaging a higher stride angle, which is indicative of more efficient propulsions and less braking with the ground, thereby allowing for more efficient and safer accelerations: https://youtu.be/k94YSrC5lAs

✨Forefoot Running is More Foot-Friendly Than Heel Strike Running One of the reasons forefoot running is safer on the feet than heel strike is that it was found to significantly reduce total loading on the plantar (foot) tissue. A study in the journal Orthopaedic Biomechanics investigated the effects of running foot strike pattern on risk factors that cause foot injuries, and found that forefoot running significantly reduced overloads, peak force and pressure on the foot, especially the heel, by naturally improving foot/ankle posture at landing and increased step-rate as compared with heel strike running. My full video on this here: https://youtu.be/oEwqOeGVR_E