Born to Run may sit on my shelf still unread but I still became a convert to minimalist running shoes when I bought my first pair of Merrells Dash Gloves. They pack smaller than a normal pair of athletic shoes and you don't need to bring along a pair of socks, unless of course your footsies get cold on the plane. The next time I fly I may also bring Christopher McDougall's book, as it is easy to read and makes for good in-flight reading.
I will sometimes wear my Merrells around the city with capris if I plan to walk a lot. They also are good for wide feet and have more cushioning on arches than the other minimalist models out there. You can even wash them, shoelaces and all, in the washer and they will dry quickly and get rid of any odors--well, almost any odors. I wore them in the ocean after hiking Dragon's Back in Hong Kong and they developed a funk no washing would take out. I am now ordering a new pair in the same color. |