Sun and Moon divide the sky,
Fragrance blooms on pear wood bones;
Earth awakens with a sigh.
Wanderer revels on the path alone.
Deng Ming~Dao
I can't say that these are the prettiest sneakers on the block, but they are something new that I am trying. I have so many issues with my feet that I can't even begin to bore you with, but finding sneakers that are comfortable for me to work out in has always been a challenge.
Lately I have been doing a lot of reading on body mechanics when walking and running and have found some interesting information on what is referred to as a minimalist sneaker with a zero drop heel. As a beginner runner/walker I know for sure I am a heel slapper which causes discomfort at times. The theory behind the sneaker without the built up heel that we see in most sneakers is that it helps to align your body more naturally and helps to strike with your midfoot instead of your heel when running.
I have gone out twice now with these, Altra Instinct 1.5 and found that the running part of my C25K was much much easier, but the walking part felt a bit different and not quite as easy. I know that this type of shoe really needs to be eased into as it makes you use different parts of your muscles than you usually do, so I will alternate shoes for a while until I get used to them. I can tell you for sure though that they are as light as air and feel so good on your feet.
I will give you an update in a few weeks to let you know if they help or hurt. 🙂
The Woolen Rabbit 
There are so many great sneakers on the market. I hope this one works for you!
LikeLike
Here’s hoping that they HELP! I am lucky in that I have a pretty even stride and don’t pronate or overpronate.
LikeLike
The sneakers are pretty. I will look forward to further reports since both my sister and I have foot problems. good luck with your running/walking program.
LikeLike
as someone with a heel spur in an active crisis of plantar fascitis, i look forward to hearing how this works out for you. have been meaning to ask my doc about these shoes for my particular foot probs. c25k is a great running program! done it 3 tiomes, compeleted it once but each time my stupid foot makes me stop
LikeLike
I will be all ears (about the shoes.)
LikeLike
I’ll be very interested to hear your results – so do keep us posted. I’ve heard pros and cons of them. My DH and I were talking about this yesterday (He’s had to go to these odd flubber sneakers that are BOUNCY to help his back) and I wonder how much is like horse-shoeing. The 2% with perfect feet can get away with no shoes except in very rocky conditions, and the other 98% are going to need something to help them or they wind up with other musculoskeletal-related problems. Hope these are just right for you!
LikeLike
I’ll be interested in what you find. I’ve worn the same style for many years (fitted in Portsmouth at Runners Alley). Since my current pair are toast from the big fall I just took I’ll definately be looking at something new!
LikeLike
Are these sneaks available locally in n.conway area? they look really good to me!
Chris W
LikeLike