The "un-shoe"

So, after months and months of daydreaming about barefoot running, I've finally bit the bullet and ordered my first pair of Vibram Five Fingers.

http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/products_KSO_f.cfm

This desire to try barefoot running has come from not only the inspiration of reading "Born to Run" (borntorun.org), but also from the realization that even when injured, my legs and feet feel just great when I am barefoot. There's got to be something to that. I'm willing to try to figure that out for myself. There are many who criticize this barefoot running movement, but if you look at any new idea, new technology, new invention; there is always criticism until the right people, or just simply enough people are out there to share their first hand experiences. I'm willing to take that risk if it means a chance to run almost injury free for the rest of my life. It's also about awareness of one's body and the freedom of knowing how and why our own bodies do what they do. It's also a celebration of our potential to always push further and become better human beings. So, I'll try to keep y'all posted on how this goes.