Comments on: Kids and Minimalist Running Shoes: Great Running Times Feature https://runblogger.com/2012/08/kids-and-minimalist-running-shoes-great.html Running Shoes, Gear Reviews, and Posts on the Science of the Sport Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:08:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.12 By: ED https://runblogger.com/2012/08/kids-and-minimalist-running-shoes-great.html#comment-660924427 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=250#comment-660924427 In reply to Pete Larson.

Hello again – I ordered my daughter a pair of the Merrells. She is walking and running great in them. However, I have noticed that the back half of the shoe is extremely stiff. I guess if I think about it, your foot doesn’t really bend much from behind the ball of your foot back to the heel. But I was told that the ideal toddler shoe should be so flexible that you can roll it into a ball. I’m sure if you put them on your son, then it is not an issue. I have scrutinized her gait barefoot vs. the merrells vs. the leather soled, and I don’t see much of a difference. I personally have HORRIBLE, inflexible, weak feet (I’m working on it) and plantar fasciitis, so I just want to do all I can to help her feet develop properly and in a healthy way. Thanks!

]]> By: ED https://runblogger.com/2012/08/kids-and-minimalist-running-shoes-great.html#comment-648176917 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=250#comment-648176917 Any recommendations for barefoot toddler shoes other than leather-soled shoes? My 20 month old has a chronic habit of finding every puddle she can walk through. The leather-soled shoes are machine washable; however, when they get wet they tend to rub on her ankles. She’s barefoot most of the time, but there are always places where it will be unsafe or unseasonable. Merrell, Vivo Barefoot, etc. don’t make shoes in her size – Toddler 7.5 or euro 24. Any ideas? I tried soft star shoes and they fell apart in under a month. She’s a rough girl.

]]> By: Mommy Adventures https://runblogger.com/2012/08/kids-and-minimalist-running-shoes-great.html#comment-636341583 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=250#comment-636341583 My daughter has one slightly turned in foot (it doesn’t bother her, she can still run, jump, etc.). The physical therapist told me to get her special supportive shoes (they are quite stiff around the ankles). My husband is of the opinion that less is better. Barefoot whenever she can, etc. Do you think a minimalist shoe would be good for her?

]]> By: dawn shaw https://runblogger.com/2012/08/kids-and-minimalist-running-shoes-great.html#comment-777030738 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=250#comment-777030738 In reply to Pete Larson.

Thank you very much.

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2012/08/kids-and-minimalist-running-shoes-great.html#comment-649829733 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=250#comment-649829733 In reply to ED.

No problem, hope she likes them!

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]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2012/08/kids-and-minimalist-running-shoes-great.html#comment-649808998 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=250#comment-649808998 In reply to ED.

These are what my 2yo son wears: http://www.merrell.com/US/en-U…
They’re new Merrell’s in infant/toddler sizes, awesome shoes!

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]]> By: Mommy Adventures https://runblogger.com/2012/08/kids-and-minimalist-running-shoes-great.html#comment-637565552 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=250#comment-637565552 In reply to Blaise Dubois.

Thanks for that! And since I’m from Seattle, I tend to think that article is very credible :) Time to find her some minimal shoes!

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2012/08/kids-and-minimalist-running-shoes-great.html#comment-661024120 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=250#comment-661024120 In reply to ED.

Yes, the flex is mainly from the midfoot forward, but this is where most of the foot flex is located when barefoot so I don’t view it as a problem since the front half is very flexible.

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]]> By: Frank https://runblogger.com/2012/08/kids-and-minimalist-running-shoes-great.html#comment-644540799 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=250#comment-644540799 In reply to Mommy Adventures.

The idea of minimalist running is to bring humans back to the way we are “supposed” to run. Getting her some barefoot sneakers will absolutely help her in running the right way and preventing injury. http://www.runninggift.net

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2012/08/kids-and-minimalist-running-shoes-great.html#comment-776909194 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=250#comment-776909194 In reply to dawn shaw.

I interact with almost all of the shoe companies since I review footwear, but am not employed by any of them. This is an independent website. I’m an advocate of minimal shoes for kids, my own kids wear them. But, if your son has only been wearing cushioned shoes then there is some risk to removing it since the foot will not be as adapted to the lack of cushioning. Honestly, we just don’t have a lot of great data on transitioning footwear in kids to know what is best if they have grown up in cushioned shoes with a raised heel.

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]]> By: Blaise Dubois https://runblogger.com/2012/08/kids-and-minimalist-running-shoes-great.html#comment-636912784 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=250#comment-636912784 In reply to Mommy Adventures.

There is absolutely no evidence that a “turned in foot” and all other peculiarities are a problem! The worse thing we can do with this peculiarity is to put the foot in a corrective/supportive/stiff shoe. Info to transfer to your physical therapist :)… http://www.therunningclinic.ca…

]]> By: dawn shaw https://runblogger.com/2012/08/kids-and-minimalist-running-shoes-great.html#comment-776584872 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=250#comment-776584872 My son is 8, he just finished Cross Country and was an All American. He is ready to start training for track and field and I want to make sure I buy him the right shoe. I took him to one of our local sport stores and they ran him and said he is neutral in his gait and he measures around size 2. I would prefer to try on shoes with him but there doesn’t seem to be a demand for kids running shoes in our area. Can you please recommend a great shoe so I don’t have to keep ordering different ones on line. I wondered about the Saucony Kinvara 2 but now I see there is a 3 and I also looked at the asiscs nimbus. But I am happy to listen to what you think would be best. Thanks so much!

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