A picture is worth a thousand words, and in my case, completely explains the title of this blog entry. Yes, there are 6 pairs of wonderful Wal-Mart aqua socks jammed into this picture. Only 2 of them have been used. The other 4 are brand new, still with tags on, just waiting to be run in!
I started running in aqua socks last summer as an inexpensive test to see if I wanted to buy a pair of Vibram Five Fingers. After battling a stress fracture in my left foot and cartilage damage in my right hip (boy was I a sight for sore eyes!), I was looking for any and all options to help prevent injuries. And my barefoot running husband suggested I try out aqua socks. Actually, he suggested I start running barefoot, but I wasn't ready for that.
I had to re-learn how to run with different footwear and ended up buying a pair of Vibrams after about 2 weeks of running in aqua socks. After about 8 months of running in Vibrams and aqua socks, I much prefer the aqua socks.
I have a pair of the Bikila LS Vibrams. I don't really have anything to say against Vibrams, except that they stink. I must tell you, I have midget toes. I mean no offense to little people, but I really do have tiny toes. Toes so short that I cannot wear a pair of Injinji socks with my Vibrams; they are about an inch too long on each toe. No socks and a lot of sweat (I'm running here people!) equals smelly shoes.
But there is something about a $5 pair of aqua socks that makes me a happy runner. I had to toss my first pair a few weeks ago (they should have been thrown away a few months ago, but I couldn't bear to do it, so they sat under our kitchen table until recently).
So if you are interested in more minimalist running, I would highly recommend starting with a cheaper option before you decide to take the leap into mainstream minimalist footwear. This type of footwear isn't for everyone, but you won't know it until you try it.
Miles logged: 3.25
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