Vibram Five Fingers
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I have to agree on that part, they are probably comfortable as hell...
I thought the point of hell was discomfort.
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I see what you did there.
They do look weird, well, probably to everyone else. I live in western washington where the greeners are in abundance. The feeling of being barefoot everywhere I go was worth it for me. Not only that, but they're making my knee with the torn acl not hurt as much and correcting my posture already. Probably the healthiest things I've ever put on my feet. After watching a guy finish a 26.2mile marathon in vegas this decemeber wearing these, I've been pondering getting some. He said that was the first shoe that his shins/calves/feet didn't hurt at all in after doing a marathon. I figured if someone could run 26.2miles in em, I could survive daily activities with them. So far they're amazing. Even if everyone does think they're queer, I am enjoying my new found, virtually barefoot, freedom.
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sounds like a manual
I paid $80 for mine. Way less than the last pair of running/athletic shoes I bought, that's for sure.
So I found out the hard way today playing soccer in these, though very tactile and comfy being one with the grass field, does not yield great results. The top of my foot is bruised and I tore my big toenail off on my right foot. Fun experience though, was like playing barefoot, but with forever more traction.
these shoes are supposed to "correct" your running posture, they make you strike your foot in a more "natural" way, i have seen some kids running around town (full of hippies, google davis ca) i will say no matter how good they make you feel they make you run like a moron. that is to say that you run more on the balls of your feet. they got their start in climbing. i will stick with my new ballances. sorry to hear about the toenail, does not sound fun, i lost one about 2 years ago took almost a full year to grow back o_0
Don't get me wrong, there are some things that just require shoes, and for that I have my asics, but ultimately, like I said before, they are doing what they advertise. They're correcting posture, both while and while not running, well enough to where my right knee that has a torn acl, doesn't hurt to screw around on. I haven't yet to try these out climbing, as I have my evolv climbing shoes still. My buddy and I were talking about the positives and negatives of climbing with them and while providing ultimate "feel-ability" while on the wall, the strength of having your toes all in one pocket like a normal climbing shoe makes the more impossible grips and holes manageable. I'll definitely let you know though. And yes, the toenail did suck, but hey, my feet were so comfortable, I didn't even notice it was gone until I took them off.
they look similar to what prncss's feet normally look like!
