Barefoot

Yup.  I made the switch.  I'm trendy now folks.  Trendy.  My physical therapist helping me heal from my post marathon injury talked me into this.  I feel great.  I'm running a lot again and being barefoot is amazing.  Do I endorse this?  Yes.  Do I recommend you do this?  Maybe.  Only if you have someone helping you who knows something about this.  I have a PT who is a serious runner helping me.  She's fixing me mechanically, giving me running lessons, and helping me understand how strengthen my core so I don't get hurt.  I do not recommend going to REI and just jumping in cold without some education and advice.  Read Born to Run by Chris McDougall.  Great book.