Originally Posted by
Underground
Typically those who walk barefoot have stronger feet. It does depend on how you walk too. Supportive shoes tend to be nothing more than a
crutch. Think of this, if you walk and repetitively strike your heel into the ground hard, that isn't good for your feet. So the supportive and cushioned shoes help reduce this impact, but it is still there.
By walking in minimalist shoes, or barefoot, I find that I really pay attention to
how I walk and therefore walk better (normally slower). There are several benefits to barefoot walking, but you have to be listening to your body. Heel striking barefoot on concrete would hurt after a while.
More like a torture device. Bought me a pair of them fancy schmancy Dr. Scholl's shoes to wear while at work- and my feet hurt even more
. If those VFF and their knock offs weren't so pricey, I sure would like to give those a shot...