I've worn a lot of shoes in my thirty years of competitive running, and had to even give up running a few times because of severe knee and joint pain, but with these shoes, I have zero pain AND increased performance. My first thought after finishing my run was to wonder what races I could start training for, and that's not something I've even considered in the last ten years. Yes, I really love these shoesFila has created an amazing, affordable shoe. If you've been searching for an reasonably priced shoe that will allow you to run faster, farther and with less joint pain, look no further than the Skeletoes Amp. This may be the last running shoe I ever have to buy.
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Like most others I thought that these looked ridiculous. After a friend convinced me to give them a try, I ordered the Fila Skele-Toes. Have been using them now off and on for about four weeks. Running in these is completely different than running in normal shoes. The design actually forces you into a more natural gait for which our bodies were designed; shorter strides with impact primarily on the forefoot rather than the heel. The effect is a more natural stride that minimizes injuries to knees. However, you should be warned that depending on how far you run, you will experience soreness in the calf area (at first). I normally run between 4-5 miles five to six times per week and have already become accustomed to the difference and therefore am experiencing minimal soreness now. I mentioned above that these are being used off and on right now. The only reason I am not using them full time is that I do not have enough pairs of the toe socks to allow for full time use. Toe socks are between $10-$12 a pair so if you run a lot, you will need a lot of toe socks. Sizes for these run true to normal shoe size. Downside is that there are no half sizes (at least in my range) so mine are a little loose and must be tightened significantly to get the snug feel required for running. Another minor downside is that they are rather difficult to get on unless you have perfectly aligned toes (I do not). Highly recommended!Best Deals on Fila Men's Skele-Toes Amp Shoe
I enjoy running through parks. Yet, after years of training, I had to give it up. My left knee, badly injured 25 years ago @ a high school wrestling practice, was tender, and I could barely bend it.And then, I got into some fresher training techniques, like plyometrics, TRX and kettlebells. All of the books and websites by the RKC and plyometrics trainers mentioned the superiority of training barefoot.
Always the skeptic, I went online, and found research by a Harvard physiologist. It turns out that, while there may be some hype, a lot of the knee problems heavy exercisers experience come from being over supported. Minimalist shoes like Skeletoes and bare foot exercising force the body to use its built-in shock absorption. Which, it turns out, is pretty effective. For many, it is even better than raised heels and air cushions.
So I tried exercising in bare feet. The staff of my local health club stooped me. "You gotta wear shoes," they said. "No shirt. No shoes. No service."
And, when I thought on it, it made sense. Who else would want to use a Bosu ball after my stanky ole feet have been on it?
So I ran to the nearest sporting goods store. They had these and the Vibram FiveFingers. I tried them both, and purchased these since they were $80 less.
I am amazed. It is comfortable as hell to be able to stretch out your toes freely.
But effective? Well, I tried them on the treadmill the first day I got them. For the first time in ages, I completed 3 miles (with a modified stride) without my knee feeling like hell after. Rapidly, I graduated to 4 miles of road work. Perfect. No knee pain. Ditto for plyo work and jumping rope. And, best of all, the slight pain I experienced when squatted vanished. And, over the course of a month, I found myself able to bend completely at the knee for the first time in over 20 years.
There were drawbacks. Runners have to relearn their stride, striking mid sole as opposed to heel-striking. That was odd to me. But, once I got the hang of the high-knees, it was nothing. Also, since we modern Americans are used to our shoes supporting us, it took a while for my foot and arch muscles to build up. Until then, I felt a bit of muscle pain in my feet and ankles--though about a 1 or 2, as opposed to a 3-6--the pain I've been dealing with in my knee [ed. my knee pain is right now a 0, BTW].
Of course, this is short term. And I have no idea about what will happen over the long run. But, I started my Memorial Day this year with a fun, splashy run through a big creek bed/ conservation area. And had a blast.
I haven't been able to do that kind of cross-country running for 15 or 20 years.
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I've tried the Vibram Five Toes and the Fila Skel-e-toes and the Fila's come out on top easily. The Vibram five toes wore through in spots after 3 months and the Skel-e-toes are still going strong. Better support and better protection for your feet without losing the feeling of being almost barefoot. Strongly recommended!!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Fila Men's Skele-Toes Amp Shoe
The first time I saw these shoes I have to accept that I joke around the guy who introduce them to me. In the end I decided to give them a try and they are unbelievable. There are very light, comfortable, and great for long walks, exercise. In the heat of south Florida they are very fresh, don't get warm or anything, but if you are using them without socks you should at clean them to avoid odors.I totally recommend this product and hope that more fashionable designs are made for more casual wear.
Congratulations FILA!
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