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I recieved an uneducated, clearly promotional comment on my last post. I will exclude the link, since I do not agree with others using my blog, without permission, for promotion.

To me barefoot running is very dangerous. Come to think of it, you might step on something painful like broken glass or a contaminated nail perhaps. You never know, you might end up getting infected or something like that. Instead of searching on the Internet about barefoot running, why don't try barefootshoes like Vibrams. I think it's the best alternative for barefoot running. It looks like a glove and it's very light. In terms of comfort and convenience, I have to say it's very impressive. Here's a sample image to see how it looks like. [REMOVED LINK]

 Opinions are fine, but throwing a link at the end of the comment made me mad. I understand that the guy is probably just trying to make some money off promoting a website, but I don't want it on my site without my permission.

Other than that, his argument has considerable flaws.

you might step on something painful like broken glass or a contaminated nail perhaps.

Yes, but I am sure I will be able to avoid it by watching out in front of me. I have ran over broken glass and guess what happened? Nothing. My step was light and I did not even know it was there until my trip back over the same spot.  Contaminated nails aren't really anything to worry about. If a nail is laying down on the ground, it won't pierce the skin anyway. If it is, by some chance sticking straight up, anyone, even someone with shoes, can step on it and "infect" themselves.

Instead of searching on the Internet about barefoot running, why don't try barefootshoes like Vibrams.

Questions are typically ended with the symbol '?'... anyway. Barefoot running teaches one to run with a light step. A light step is needed for "barefootshoes", such as Vibrams. Additionally, I like to feel the ground, the dirt between my toes, and the moisture of the river; something that you can't do as well in Vibrams or other "barefootshoes".

So yes, that is my take. Don't post advertisements on my site without asking. I appreciate the advice, but I have done the research and enjoy barefoot running. Thanks.

I have enabled comment moderation from now on. All that means is that I have to approve comments before they show up on the site.