Vibram Fivefingers

[JR]

I bought Komodosports but i'm gonna have to take a break from throwing thanks to overuse. Even then i need to use regular sneakers first to see if i'm ok. Vibram recommends easy use at first to get used to the differences. Then i need to use them in different tee materials to see what's what. They are protected better in the toes than the other models and i like the heavier sole for added protection. The soles felt fairly hot but the upper side seems nicely cool. Not looks but temperature and breathing wise.

[steezo]

Try some Injinji socks. Make your feet feel mucho goodo.
http://www.injinjistore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PERF&Store_Code=IS

[JR]

Thanks i'll have to check out how to get good socks like that here.

[peppermack]

I am buying a pair of Komodos tofay to run in! That is it.

[JR]

There is a Finnish manufacturer of toe socks called Feelmax. www.feelmax.com They also make ultralight shoes.

[LoudinT]

For the people who have these, have you gotten any blisters between your toes? Or do you wear socks with them? It seems like they might rub. I'm curious about the Flow version and whether they have any grip on slippery rocks in streams for kayaking and wading? Also where is a good place to get them? I didn't see them at Shoemall.com.

[JR]

I've used my Komodosports once and they are the best model for DG being thicker in the soles. No rubbing with Feelmax socks. These shoes definitely work the muscles so in time i'll be better with balance. Sorry that i can't help more with my minimal experience. Slipping is an issue on moist grass and moist dirt roads when running fast.

[BarkBuster]

I wear the Bikila's on my home course.. very wooded/rocks/lots of roots and vines. I love the shoes even though they now smell like a flavela.

I have worn them for probably 30+ rounds so far and have no complaints... as long as the course isn't wet.

[Apothecary]

didnt keith olbermann mess up his leg because five fingers? i think i read that somewhere.

or was it just a dream?

[BarkBuster]

didnt keith olbermann mess up his leg because five fingers? i think i read that somewhere.

or was it just a dream?

Probably just another Olbermann dream... You're still having those??


Also no, I haven't heard that story yet.

[Apothecary]

i wasnt dreaming.

[peppermack]

I run five miles a day in mine, and I am not skinny (6'1", 205lbs) by any stretch of the imagination and am having way less issues than I ever did running in traditional running shoes. All my stabilizer muscles are so much stronger now. My wife runs completely barefoot on the treadmill and has for over a year with no problem. I think it depends on your running gate and making sure that you have the right form.

[Jeronimo]

So what I'm reading is, the moron thought he would go from soft cushy shoes to barefoot running in a week? Darwin award. Fracture well deserved. I think I'm going to go to the gym tonight and squat 350#, ya know... since I haven't done squats in nearly a decade. But it's cool...

[Apothecary]

i play with a guy who has the speed golf record at my local course that wears them. he runs to the course in them...20 miles. runs the course maybe five times and then runs home. he does ultramarathons a couple times a year. says he wouldnt be able to do it if it werent for five fingers.

then again hes been running forever and hes not a giant like olberman is. :\

[vtbuzzz]

I ran a 15 mile race in mine and got a stress fracture and that was after 2 months of training I was a little over zealous, I am all healed now and plan on doing a 50 mile ultra. Olberman is an idiot and is giving vff a bad name. And his doctor is clearly a moron.