Welcome to the Minimalist Running Shoe (MRS) Transition page.  While the Army takes no official stand on the use of MRS, many Soldiers do in fact, use these shoes.  Our intent with this webpage is to provide information on MRS and transitioning to MRS from traditional running shoes.  This page provides, among other things, an example of a transition program, pictures and videos of some of the transition exercises, printable brochures and posters, and some weblinks that show examples of proper and improper running patterns with MRS.

Information Links

• MRS Information Paper — What we know & don't know about running form, minimalist running shoes, and injuries.
• CSM Donna Brock Letter — CSM Brock discusses MRS.
• Guest Blog by LTC Timothy Pendergrass — A runner discusses switching to MRS.
• ALARACT (AKO Users) — The Army's policy on wearing MRS.

Transition Exercise Links

• Transition Exercises — Example of an eight-week program to help you transition to MRS.
• Transition Exercise Photos and Videos — Photos & videos for some transition program exercises and videos of running form.

Patience key when transitioning to minimalist running shoes

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Brochure
(click to download)

Order free printed copies of the brocure

Posters
(click to download)