Get Some Running Sandals and Set Your Feet Free!Do actual running sandals exist? Are there some out there that you can actually log some serious miles on? Yes there is! Although running sandals do present some problems that a running shoe prevents, some of their benefits are fantastic. First of all, there are only a few sandals specifically designed for running some mileage in. You can compare prices of the following three types - The Teva Wraptor,
The benefits of running in sandals include being able to let your toes spread out, and having the open air get to your feet. After your sore feet suffer in socks and shoes, putting on a pair of sandals can feel fantastic. If you are still skeptical about if you can actually run in them, many serious competitors have completed marathons and ultra-marathons in these shoes. Running in sandals or even barefoot is beneficial for the tiny muscles in your feet. Running shoes can constrict your foot making them weak. When your feet get to spread out when they land on the ground during a run, it strengthens the ligaments, tendons, and muscles in your feet. We actually do barefoot strides for our track and cross country runners because it feels great and helps out their feet. The problems of running in sandals include developing calluses because of your feet in the open air, and getting debris under your foot. I know my feet get ultra tough in the summer because I hardly ever wear shoes. It’s sandals all day, except for some of my runs. Be careful with calluses because they can crack. I actually have to use a file or a knife and cut some down at times. The other problem with your feet being out in the open is dirt, sand, pebbles and woodchips can get you. When I run on the beach with sandals I have to sometimes veer off into the water to wash out the sand. On the trails, I have to jiggle my feet during strides to get the pebbles or woodchips out from under my feet. I hope you found the answers you are looking for here on running sandals. They are fun to wear. I tend to wear them for much more than running just because of the good fit they have compared to a regular sandal. Now set your feet free and go for a run! - Written by David Tiefenthaler Related Articles Good Running Shoes Return from Running Sandals to the tips4running homepage
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