Paleo Memphis

Part of my 2012 resolutions was to replace some of my shoes with “barefoot” friendly footwear and the Brooks PureFlow was my first step toward that goal. The PureFlow is one of 4 (four) models in Brook’s PureProject line aimed at runners looking to get more into barefoot running by encouraging a mid-foot strike vs. a traditional heel strike. The PureFlow has a 4mm heel-to-toe drop and enough padding to strike a good balance between my Vibram 5-Fingers and a traditional running shoe. Hopefully I’ll be able to give them a whirl tomorrow. 

Also, I’d like to send a big “Thank You” to Nick at Breakaway Running because he was very helpful both on the phone and in the store. He knew was he was talking about and wasn’t after a quick sale - he listened to what I needed and helped me make an informed decision. I used to work retail in Memphis so it’s nice to work with someone who has the customer’s needs in mind. I’d highly recommend you head there if you’re looking for a new pair of shoes. 

Now, all I need to do is find some “barefoot” friendly work shoes that are appropriate to wear to the office. Hopefully the Barefoot Professional will launch his shoes soon!