Running

So is there anyone here that uses any of these new barefoot running trainers?

My asics are long overdue replacement and I'm not sure what to go for next. Saw a couple of people wearing the vibram shoes when running my last half marathon, and I've read good things about them.

Only thing that currently puts me off, is spending £100 on not much, when you can get some trainers with lots of support for the same price?

Basically you need to change your gait to one with a midfoot strike. Which is claimed to be a more natural way to run. Personally I cant see how running on tarmac is anything other than unnatural by default. As well as the five fingers (which I really like for walking). There a quite a few other options....

http://www.simplyrun.co.uk/categorylist/brands-newton/?gclid=CPKYlJPjoagCFUtC4QodE14mHA

http://www.northernrunner.com/mens-c1/shoes-c27/midfootforefootminimalist-c115/vivobarefoot-mens-evo-ii-p564

Personnally I just go back from a 10km virgin voyage in my Kayano 17's, and they were fantastic. The fit is great, basically forgot all about them. You cant ask for more than that