Jogging Shoes: Necessary or Not Necessary.

Jogging shoes.
Are they necessary or not?
In my opinion, they are both necessary and not necessary.
It depends on the situation.

For example,
as urban fashion items,
they can be extremely handy.
Compared with regular dress shoes,
jogging shoes are rich in colors and comfortable.
Also, they give you that casual relaxed look.

On the other hand,
as athletic items, they are important items for many,
and not so important for some.

For many runners who are used to landing on their heel
when running
the cushioning in their running shoes provides comfortable assistance.
Without them, they can injure their feet as well as other parts of their body.

For runners who have strong feet and legs,
they may be unnecessary.
In fact, I saw many runners who were not wearing shoes
when I ran Kasumigaura Marathon.
Most of them had very thick calves and looked strong.
For these barefoot runners,
shoes are extra weights and simply unnecessary.
The rubber sole on jogging shoes may give them protection
from injury,
but that too won't be necessary
if the pavement is smooth,
or if you are running on soft grass.

To conclude,
jogging shoes are both necessary and not necessary,
depending on your situation.

As for me, I often enjoy running barefoot,
and wear shoes when I run on wood tips to avoid injury,
and also when my feet are a bit fatigued.