Comments on: Is it okay to run only wearing socks on a treadmill?

By: burnttoast97

burnttoast97 — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:31:06 +0000

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.

By: J

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:40:35 +0000

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.

By: rmonman

rmonman — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:38:34 +0000

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.

By: bailingwirewillfixit

bailingwirewillfixit — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:39:58 +0000

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.

By: shrub59

shrub59 — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:08:21 +0000

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

By: CHRIS C

CHRIS C — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:21:12 +0000

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.

By: casady96

casady96 — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:35:06 +0000

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.

By: celloman144

celloman144 — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:59:52 +0000

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

By: aayush

aayush — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:09:48 +0000

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