Minimalist Shoes

What were you running in before the VFF and how long have you been running in the VFF's?

I wore asics nimbus for about a week. I ran barefoot 2 weeks prior to getting the VFF and about 4 weeks on the VFF

I don't use them but have heard good things about the Nike Free from those who use them. More of a shoe but allows the same barefoot running style. And of course there are the much more expensive Newtons.

Have you been over training? Your calves might be hurting because of the running style (forefoot) and doing too much too quickly in them when you started to use them. I couldn't tell from your logs . . .

How do you like your VFFs otherwise? I've been thinking about getting a pair.

If your still getting sore after only 2 miles your not fully adjusted to the lower heels yet. With 4 weeks till race day that doesn't leave you a lot of time to adjust and be at full race speed. I would still run in your VFF a little but mostly run in your old shoes if they dont hurt your feet. Finish the race in your old shoes and then make a gradual switch over to the VFF with no races looming so you have plenty of time. I wouldn't buy an in-between shoe unless you really have too as you will still have to get used them also.

The thinnest lightest racing flats will be closest to the VFF's but there are some flats that are thicker also. The Nike Free and Newtons are closer to trainers than the racing flat kind of shoes. 

I'm waiting on some VFF kso's right now... want to try them for trail running. What did you think of the barefoot running ?

I picked up some VFF KSO's and gave them a go tonight . . . really like them! Will cross train with an ASICS DS trainer.