Re: Three things you should never skimp on

[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Ron Peterson) wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Larisa) wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> 
> > Mattresses and tires, sure, but footgear?  I get my sneakers from
> > Payless Shoes, for $7.00 - just plain old canvas sneakers.  What's
> > wrong with those?
> 
> If you damage your feet, you will severely impact your ability to walk
> and exercise.
> 

Interestingly enough, people from cultures where going barefoot is
common are least likely to suffer from foot problems.  Too much
support allows the muscles of the foot to atrophy, which will then
lead to all sorts of biomechanical problems.  Furthermore, there are
special nerve endings in the soles of your feet that sense how much
impact there is between your foot and the ground, and allow your brain
to minimize the impact; as a result, running barefoot is much less
stressful on your knees than running in special running shoes.  I can
cite the studies, if you like; biomechanics was what I studied in
graduate school.

LM