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Old 04-08-2008, 03:45 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by twixxi View Post
so what exactly is the difference between the Nike 7.0 and 3.0?? I have a pair of 7.0 training shoes that I teach my mixed martial arts class in and they are great. Not sure I would run in them though. I've always been an Asics fan. Was considering ordering another pair (since no stores in my area have Nike Frees) but the running shoe and not the training shoe.
The lower the number, the closer to "barefoot" you get, meaning less and less cushioning/support and more of just a flat surface inside the shoe, the idea being to strengthen your feet naturally rather than over-supporting them and thus promoting inherent weaknesses.
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