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I've noticed in movies from the 70's and 80's that people were often shown running in these classic Converse sneakers.
What do you think of this? Would these be good for running?
Not really. I've seen people run in almost anything but my feet end up feeling like hell if I use the wrong shoes. Cross-trainers in particular seem to be feet wreckers if you do any kind of extended running outdoors.
don't do it! coming from a outdoor long distance runner I would not run in those if I were you. They offer no support whatsoever and they are way to flat to run in....I wear converse but just as a casual shoe.. they actually hurt my feet sometimes just walking in them...I have seen people at the gym in them working out and I just can understand it...they are not the most comfortable....stick to real running shoes to avoid the risk of injury.....
I see a lot of folks at the gym training in Chucks but I guess I don't get it. I know there is a big movement into minimalist type shoes like Veebrums (sp?) due to the crosstraining fad; however, put me in those shoes for any extended period of time and I'm a hot mess.........sore feet, sore lower back..........I guess you'd need to try them first to decide if that would work for you.
Waiting for the "The cavemen ran in bare feet and they were just fine!" responses.............waiting......waiting........ ..
I see a lot of folks at the gym training in Chucks but I guess I don't get it.
As I understand it, they're one of the cheaper, basic flat-soled shoes that are available. With lifting weights, cushioned shoes don't allow you to have as stable a base which is a problem when you're lifting heavy. But if they're running, eliptical, etc. in them, then yeah, that's weird.
As I understand it, they're one of the cheaper, basic flat-soled shoes that are available. With lifting weights, cushioned shoes don't allow you to have as stable a base which is a problem when you're lifting heavy. But if they're running, eliptical, etc. in them, then yeah, that's weird.
True. Most of these folks won't be doing leg or standing exercises, so I guess that's why I say I don't get it. Much like carrying water with a gallon jug, I think it's just as much for show than anything.
Heh. Playing BBall in the late 50s, early 60s on outdoor courts in Converse sucked. Wall-to-wall turned ankles. This was before the days of Adidas, Puma, etc. etc. Much more dependable back then were low cut JPs (Jack Purcell's) and Hummers. Incidentally, Converse bought the Jack Purcell name and they paint the blue JP smile on the front just like the old JPs
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