1. | Dec 11, 2013

, I was disappointed in not hiavng an option to buy from anywhere other than foot solutions in Canada. I went to try some Chung Shi's on at Foot Solutions they didn't have the size in the style I was interested in. I tried on a different style (the trekking shoe) which felt great but I wasn't looking for a trekking shoe. They told me that they were getting a shipment in later in the week. However, the woman then tried to get me to purchase them ahead of time. When I said no, she asked if I'd put down a deposit. Of course I said no A deposit on a pair of shoes I haven't even tried on?? I went searching for another retailer because that interchange really turned me off but couldn't find another distributer in Canada. So I went back and purchased from a different salesperson who I found a lot less pushy and was quite pleased with his service. I also found his comparison of the MBT to the Chung Shi's a lot more balanced a good discussion of the pros and cons of each.That aside, compared to the MBT I find them lighter and way cooler looking. They still take the weight of my hips after standing all day (I have arthritis in one of my hips and used to be up all night in pain). You can't roll all the way through them like you can with the MBT but I still roll back and forth when standing still or hang out on my heel which causes me to stand straighter. Additionally, I think they are a better workout when I go walking either that or they are just working different muscles than my MBTs.I haven't worn anything else since I bought them three weeks ago! I think it is a good idea to try and both and see what suits you best.

2. | Dec 10, 2013

Hi Michelle,Thanks again for commenting. Yes it is a trheoy, but it is a trheoy that has a significant amount of scientific support, which is growing each week. Walking and running with a heel strike is also just a trheoy. There is not a single study or group of studies that proves factual validity to either trheoy. Which is why it is important to have these discussions. I expressed in this blog, that this is my trheoy, to attempt to make the point that there are different opinions on the subject. It is up to each individual to make up their own mind, and figure out what works best for them. I do not leave out that running and walking are entirely different biomechanical activities. In fact, I clearly state the exact opposite. Walking and running are nearly identical biomechanically. The heel has a purpose in walking and running with forefoot strike. It is supposed to strike the ground, just not first. Making the jump that without heel strike we would be on all fours and running like a dogs is an extreme jump and I don't know where you intended to go with that statement. Yes, when people change their gait pattern without guidance, they get hurt. When people continue to walk with an improper gait pattern, they get hurt. It is my hope and goal to provide some guidance so that people can make the transition with minimal pain and injury. There is an epidemic of chronic pain and injury in this country due to poor postural mechanics and lifestyle. There is something inherently wrong with the way we currently move. Maintaining the current status quo of medical treatments, such as injections, surgeries, and prescription remedies, does not work other than acting as a very expensive band aid. If we, as individuals, wish to feel better, we must look at our most basic movement patterns and be willing to make fundamental shifts in them, even if these shifts go against age old popular culture. We will not feel better until we learn to move better. I am a very excited blogger, and I am so much more. I love what I do for a living. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to learn, touch, teach, and help improve the lives of my clients, and have seen my life improve as well. I am passionate about what I do. Thanks again for the comment. I very much appreciate the input you have been providing over the weeks. You are both complimentary and challenging, both of which help me grow in this new endeavor of blogging. Thanks.Jesse James Retherfordhttp//www.tao-fit.com