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  1. BarefootMichael
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    BTW, I haven't had a chance to look this up in The Barefoot Book, though I intend to. Been busy. Of course, I also don't know the specific...
    Post by: BarefootMichael, Oct 7, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  2. BarefootMichael
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    Did Nike or other shoe companies do studies on their cushioned shoes when they first released them decades ago? If so, what were they trying to...
    Post by: BarefootMichael, Oct 7, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  3. BarefootMichael
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    I'm beginning to wonder if Simon, Ian, Craig or any other frequent podiatrist posters to this thread believe a study adequately scientifically...
    Post by: BarefootMichael, Oct 5, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  4. BarefootMichael
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    I thought everyone here might be interested in this: "An Interview with a Podiatrist and 'Barefoot Advocate,' Dr. Steve Bloor"
    Post by: BarefootMichael, Oct 4, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  5. BarefootMichael
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    And THAT'S not even really happening, either.
    Post by: BarefootMichael, Oct 4, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  6. BarefootMichael
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    Not once have I said to anyone here, "You should run barefoot" or "Podiatrists, you should tell your patients to run barefoot." My whole point is...
    Post by: BarefootMichael, Oct 3, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  7. BarefootMichael
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    By the way, arguing that a study is bad doesn't prove anything about anything else. If you disagree with Lieberman's research, fine, but that...
    Post by: BarefootMichael, Oct 2, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  8. BarefootMichael
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    You mistake "defending barefoot running from personal insults" with obsession. I just want some straight answers -- which I haven't gotten -- and...
    Post by: BarefootMichael, Oct 2, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  9. BarefootMichael
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    How is it nonsense that I have successfully run barefoot for several months after an injury (that was admittedly caused by poor training decisions...
    Post by: BarefootMichael, Oct 2, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  10. BarefootMichael
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    So...you all are unwilling to discuss the merits of barefoot running with an actual barefoot runner who ran successfully before and after injury...
    Post by: BarefootMichael, Oct 2, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  11. BarefootMichael
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    Dodging my question with questions of your own, I see. And you criticize barefoot runners for not answering YOUR questions. Hmm... I just want...
    Post by: BarefootMichael, Oct 1, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  12. BarefootMichael
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    Oh, now come on. I was speaking about those three specific conditions that he listed. Besides, I doubt that's the ONLY three conditions that...
    Post by: BarefootMichael, Oct 1, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  13. BarefootMichael
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    I don't have enough knowledge of these conditions to address them, but I think you're missing my overall point. I fully understand that some...
    Post by: BarefootMichael, Oct 1, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  14. BarefootMichael
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    But you make it sound as though bad advice is unique to the barefoot running community. I'd bet that if you found a barefoot running website...
    Post by: BarefootMichael, Sep 30, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  15. BarefootMichael
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    Neither do I. I know...and I basically said that. So in other words: Because this is the way we've always done it, we'll keep doing it this...
    Post by: BarefootMichael, Sep 30, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  16. BarefootMichael
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    Then I guess you've wasted a lot of time posting in this thread? That's what I'm taking away from this comment and the number of times you've...
    Post by: BarefootMichael, Sep 30, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  17. BarefootMichael
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    I honestly have never touched a racing flat -- let alone worn one -- so I really can't answer that. I'm pretty sure that a lot of minimalist...
    Post by: BarefootMichael, Sep 29, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  18. BarefootMichael
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    There are no official measurements or scientific definitions for them, but I'd say that the "barefoot" community widely regards minimalist...
    Post by: BarefootMichael, Sep 29, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  19. BarefootMichael
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    Unfortunately my workplace has a policy that requires men to wear socks and shoes, so that's out. I'm hope to petition them in the coming year or...
    Post by: BarefootMichael, Sep 29, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  20. BarefootMichael
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    I love how you just lump everyone into one ignorant, mindless bunch. Very mature. Very professional. I am not ashamed of calling myself...
    Post by: BarefootMichael, Sep 29, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  21. BarefootMichael
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    Agreed. The debate should stay to the issues, however I've read plenty of criticism and personal attacks from podiatrists on this forum toward...
    Post by: BarefootMichael, Sep 29, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  22. BarefootMichael
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    Greetings from a barefoot advocate

    Hello! My name is Michael Buttgen, or "Barefoot Michael" to many. I am someone who prefers to live barefoot as much as possible and blog about it...
    Thread by: BarefootMichael, Sep 28, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: Introductions
  23. BarefootMichael
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    Barefoot Running Debate

    Where have you written these "things?" I'd like to read them. Are they on RunningBarefootIsBad.com or somewhere else? Are you the mastermind...
    Post by: BarefootMichael, Sep 28, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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