Adam@Home by Rob Harrell for September 13, 2011
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Adam: Barefoot running shoes sound like a scam. Male employee: It's not. It's very real. Adam: Why even buy shoes then? Male employee: Well, the shoe provides a "just enough" protection. Adam: How come "just enough" costs so much? Male employee: It takes a lot of money to develop the technology. Adam: The technology? It's the human body!
cdward about 13 years ago
I know a few folks who’ve tried them. Some swear by them, others say they are horrible.
Chepi89 about 13 years ago
I’ve seen people on campus wearing these and they creep me out for some reason. Bleah.
nurbz about 13 years ago
what a joke….is this a take off on those barefoot runners that can run circles around any one wearing any type of shoes?
NE1956 about 13 years ago
Also glad to see that Adam is not falling for it. He’s showing maturity. And seriously, they also creep me out.
Plods with ...™ about 13 years ago
I’m so with Adam on this one.and Aaron you’re right. They are creepy.
psychlady about 13 years ago
Sounds like a waste of money to me!
twj0729 about 13 years ago
Seriously, “Barefoot running shoes!” There actually are such things?
grouchycuss about 13 years ago
The most popular one is called “Vibram Five-finger” they have a website, but I’m not posting a link. if you’re actually interested google it.
Shooter918 about 13 years ago
I’m going to get a pair…they look cool, and if I had known they creep people out I would have bought them months ago.
Barefoot Ken Bob about 13 years ago
No shoes are as good as bare feet on tile, or most any surface. Shoes don’t provide the feedback that helps us run more gracefully, efficiently, and safely.
Kenneth Buhagiar Premium Member about 13 years ago
Scam, scam, scam.
Keep repeating it long enough and folks will eventually accept it as fact.
(Remember 8 glasses of water a day?)
Needless to say, those goofy shoes are very popular right now here in San Francisco, ground zero for all yuppy fads.
jikuli about 13 years ago
Thanks to writers for showing Adam being sensible/rational at least in one strip.
dante.deangelo about 13 years ago
Very good.
hypershock about 13 years ago
Do you realise how much ingenious engineering went into the human body?Barefoot shoe makers are doing very well to copy the natural design of the foot
tatmantats about 13 years ago
Glad to see Barefoot Ken Bob and others on this discussion. No shoes are the best trainers you need for running. – Barefoot Tatman