Started reading Melioguide in June when I was diagnosed with osteoporosis. So much information. I’m not as scared as I was when I first read the T scores. For that I would like to thank you and Richard.

I have a question about this comment in the above article. “Sixth, I do not recommend that individuals with low bone density or osteoporosis combine minimalists shoe use with a weighted vest. This may impose too much load on the bones of their feet.”

I have been wearing Xero minimalist sneakers outside the house and going barefoot inside for at least the last 5 years. I am 5’2″ and weigh about 96 pounds. Do you think it is ok for me to wear a weighted vest when I brisk walk?

Thanks again for all that you do.

Rita

Thanks for sharing.

Yes! As reported in the study. Foot strengthening exercises had the same outcome as the wearing of minimalist shoes. Plantar fasciitis is very painful and disabling and so playing it safe through foot strengthening exercises is certainly a wise choice.
Margaret

Hi Bonnie, If you wear supportive shoes then they “support your feet and your foot muscles do not have to work as hard. By wearing minimalist shoes your feet have to support themselves. Progress gradually as mentioned in the article.

Hi Bonnie, Please read the entire article. I mention another study done with “elderly” women. The researchers term, not mine. All the best, Margaret

Hi Bonnie. Thanks for following us and your comment. Margaret put together nine recommendations on minimalist walking shoes for an older audience here: http://melioguide.com/perfect-posture/minimalist-walking-shoes/#msw-recommendations

In the meantime, we’ll keep an eye out for future studies and will update this post as news develops. Stay posted!