9 Responses to “Is it okay to run only wearing socks on a treadmill?”

1. aayush on February 3rd, 2010 12:09 pm

   preferably u should run with running shoes…..
   but once in a while, it is ok to run in socks!!!! but i prefer my sneakers!!!!!
   my mom likes to run without shoes…… so it is no problem to her!!!

   cheers

2. celloman144 on February 6th, 2010 6:59 pm

   Heavens, NO!! Don’t destroy your feet like that! It might lead to complications later in life. Always run with comfortable, well-cushioned shoes.

3. casady96 on February 8th, 2010 4:35 am

   running shoes offer you support and cushioning that socks will not, your feet will eventually begin to hurt, causing it hard to run at all.

4. CHRIS C on February 11th, 2010 5:21 am

   Its not ideal but not too bad, with a treadmill the surface itself provides cushioning, which a road etc. doesn’t; so you don’t require cushioning like you would while running normally.

5. shrub59 on February 13th, 2010 9:08 am

   I did that once when I only brought one running shoe to the gym. It hurt my feet BAD. You mrust have tough feet.

6. bailingwirewillfixit on February 14th, 2010 11:39 am

   Your socks will tend to move a little on the treadmill and over time you may develop calluses that could bother you. Wearing shoes adds to the workout by giving your legs a little more strength due to their added weight.

7. rmonman on February 16th, 2010 12:38 am

   Try in your bare feet. Running without shoes teaches better running form. It should be smaller steps and a fast turnover using the balls of your feet and less of the heel.

8. J on February 17th, 2010 1:40 am

   No.

   I am a treadmill runner.

   Running on any surface without a proper shoe will increase your chance of injury. Running shoes will help cushion your feet (thus better for your heels and prevent plantar fasciitis), decrease the friction (therefore less likelihood of blisters and calluses), support your arch (thus no fallen arch), and shock absorb (so you will protect your ankles, knees, and hips).

   Please be sure to wear decent running shoes and change them every 300-500 miles. Shoes are not something you want to save money from.

9. burnttoast97 on February 20th, 2010 11:31 am

   that’s a quick way to ruin your feet. unless you’ve been running barefoot since birth, you don’t have the foot strength to go without shoes.