Expression Quote by Kathrine Switzer

I believe in keeping running simple and, in regard to shoes, that would mean no gimmicks, unnecessary cushioning, etc

— Bill Rodgers

“Shoes block pain, not impact! Pain teaches us to run comfortably! From the moment you start going barefoot, you will change the way you…

— Barefoot Ted

I'm not used to having a workout shoe that I don't take off my feet as soon as I leave the gym.

— Mat Fraser

“Before you can walk a mile in someone else’s shoes, You first have to put them on...”

— Timothy W. Tron

There is a growing subculture of barefoot runners, people who got rid of their shoes. And what they have found uniformly is you get…

— Christopher McDougall

The hardest step for a runner is the first one out the front door.

— Azgraybebly Joslan Maxcuell

When I had no shoes I was comfortable - I used to run barefoot. When I wore shoes it was difficult. To run in…

— Haile Gebrselassie

Running with all of your might only to realize that your feet never moved¦ tired

— Meesha B

“Ironically, more impact may result from more cushioning because, to regain balance, the pillowish pile encourages the foot to plow into the ground like…

— Ken Bob Saxton

I always tell beginning runners: Train your brain first. It's much more important than your heart or legs.

— Amby Burfoot

Marathon runners with bad shoes suffer the agony of de feet.

— Anonymous

The hardest step for a runner to take is the first one out the door.

— Ron Clarke