"you don't need special 'workout shoes' to work out"
Then "they" are wrong. Having good shoes is absolutely necessary, and not just when working out. But when someone IS working out, good shoes are even more crucial. That's just plain common sense. Only a fool would run a marathon in Keds, and you wouldn't lift weights in open-toed sandals, now would you?
"just two feet"
I'm sure there are many amputees out there who manage to work out despite the lack of two feet!
"and the will to get it done"
Of course. But that's not what this thread was about. It was about workout shoes. I assume you don't actually EXERCISE. Otherwise, you would have simply said what brand of shoes you wear when you exercise.
Who was the Olympics runner who ran barefoot? I think you may want to reconsider that statement to her. Dunno, I've read that the important thing to do is to START exercise and not get too hung up on shoes. Also the original post just asked about "work out" shoes, and there are ALL TYPES of workouts....including yoga, ballet, ballroom dancing, or walking along the beach. How about swimming? To you commonly wear sneakers, workout shoes of any type in the pool? Tsk tsk.
"I think you may want to reconsider that statement to her"
Sure. I've reconsidered it. And I stand by it. Proper shoes are really important when working out.
"the important thing to do is to START exercise and not get too hung up on shoes"
Well, for those of us who workout in gyms that require shoes, going barefoot isn't going to be an option. We need to find shoes that not only meet gym requirements (that is, no open toed shoes, shoes that don't leave skid marks on wood floors, etc.), but also ones that fit our feet properly (some people have high arches, low arches, medium arches, others have wide feet, etc.) and won't exacerbate preexisting physical conditions like damaged cartilage in the knee or shin splints. Also, and this is just me talking, but I think it's far more economical to invest in a pair of quality gym shoes that will support my feet, legs, and back and be able to wear those shoes longer than a couple of weeks before they're broken down or before they've caused me physical injury.
"Also the original post just asked about "work out" shoes, and there are ALL TYPES of workouts....including yoga, ballet, ballroom dancing, or walking along the beach."
Well thank you, Captain Obvious. If you participate in those activities, you could respond with "don't wear shoes, pointe shoes, high heels, or regular walking shoes." What's so difficult about that?
"How about swimming? To you commonly wear sneakers, workout shoes of any type in the pool? Tsk tsk."
Oh, don't be silly! You don't need shoes in a pool (although you can certainly wear a pair of water sneakers, which add resistance). If you're in open water, you probably should wear a pair of water sneakers, simply to protect your feet. I do make sure I have appropriate equipment for every work out I engage in, and shoes are simply one piece of equipment necessary for a safe work out. When I used to swim--10 years ago, I was a competitive swimmer--I wore a swim cap, goggles, and a racerback Speedo. Try doing a flip turn or diving off the starting block in a regular swim suit!
::wonders what people did before shoes were even invented:: hehe .....who cares! why do ya'll argue about petty things .... you're only feeding the fire :)
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Or would it be Slutling?
(Clomping off with shoes on fins)
Astri
Shoes with a political statement, eh? Good for you! Are they available in stores now, or still just online? Good seeing you here, again. Keep coming.
Forte
Who are "they"?
"you don't need special 'workout shoes' to work out"
Then "they" are wrong. Having good shoes is absolutely necessary, and not just when working out. But when someone IS working out, good shoes are even more crucial. That's just plain common sense. Only a fool would run a marathon in Keds, and you wouldn't lift weights in open-toed sandals, now would you?
"just two feet"
I'm sure there are many amputees out there who manage to work out despite the lack of two feet!
"and the will to get it done"
Of course. But that's not what this thread was about. It was about workout shoes. I assume you don't actually EXERCISE. Otherwise, you would have simply said what brand of shoes you wear when you exercise.
As for me, I wear Adidas cross trainers.
Edited 5/20/2004 11:34 pm ET ET by jess9802
Who was the Olympics runner who ran barefoot? I think you may want to reconsider that statement to her. Dunno, I've read that the important thing to do is to START exercise and not get too hung up on shoes. Also the original post just asked about "work out" shoes, and there are ALL TYPES of workouts....including yoga, ballet, ballroom dancing, or walking along the beach. How about swimming? To you commonly wear sneakers, workout shoes of any type in the pool? Tsk tsk.
Astri
~~Linda
Sure. I've reconsidered it. And I stand by it. Proper shoes are really important when working out.
"the important thing to do is to START exercise and not get too hung up on shoes"
Well, for those of us who workout in gyms that require shoes, going barefoot isn't going to be an option. We need to find shoes that not only meet gym requirements (that is, no open toed shoes, shoes that don't leave skid marks on wood floors, etc.), but also ones that fit our feet properly (some people have high arches, low arches, medium arches, others have wide feet, etc.) and won't exacerbate preexisting physical conditions like damaged cartilage in the knee or shin splints. Also, and this is just me talking, but I think it's far more economical to invest in a pair of quality gym shoes that will support my feet, legs, and back and be able to wear those shoes longer than a couple of weeks before they're broken down or before they've caused me physical injury.
"Also the original post just asked about "work out" shoes, and there are ALL TYPES of workouts....including yoga, ballet, ballroom dancing, or walking along the beach."
Well thank you, Captain Obvious. If you participate in those activities, you could respond with "don't wear shoes, pointe shoes, high heels, or regular walking shoes." What's so difficult about that?
"How about swimming? To you commonly wear sneakers, workout shoes of any type in the pool? Tsk tsk."
Oh, don't be silly! You don't need shoes in a pool (although you can certainly wear a pair of water sneakers, which add resistance). If you're in open water, you probably should wear a pair of water sneakers, simply to protect your feet. I do make sure I have appropriate equipment for every work out I engage in, and shoes are simply one piece of equipment necessary for a safe work out. When I used to swim--10 years ago, I was a competitive swimmer--I wore a swim cap, goggles, and a racerback Speedo. Try doing a flip turn or diving off the starting block in a regular swim suit!
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