Balance Quote by Milind Soman

“The truth is that running in shoes is high impact, heel-centric, promotes bad form, is relatively unstable and inflexible, tends to weaken rather than…

— Michael Sandler

Coming from a farming background, I saw nothing out of the ordinary in running barefoot, although it seemed to startle the rest of the…

— Zola Budd

I've been barefoot most of my life: either flip flops or barefoot on the pool deck. Although you'd think that would make me a…

— Summer Sanders

“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

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

I found them uncomfortable and after that I decided to continue running barefoot because I found it more comfortable. I felt more in touch…

— Zola Budd

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

I like to run and hike. I do some slack-lining, like balancing on the tightrope, which is really good for your entire body, but…

— Jamie Anderson

I no longer run barefoot.

— Zola Budd

Running has always been a relief and a sanctuary—something that makes me feel good, both physically and mentally. For me it's not so much…

— Kara Goucher

You may like walking barefoot, but keep your shoes with you; you may need it when the ground changes!

— Mehmet Murat Ildan

I used to run barefoot, wearing a frock. During the rains, I used to run on stones and puddles.

— Dutee Chand