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Vibram 5 Fingers, anyone?

ephedroman

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I know theres an old thread talking about these but I wanna update to see if anyone wears these, whether it be the the gym, in public etc.

My girl got me some for valentines day and I wore them to the gym tonight and did a chest workout along with about 10 minutes of cardio (didnt know how they were gonna wear) and I loved them when lifting. I felt as if I was wearing nothing. The stability is nice aswell being as they are trying for natural "barefoot"

The cardio on the other hand will take some getting used to as my second and third two are slighly webbed. They say walking and running will take a while before you get comfortable in them and I now notice that.

Overall they are great shoes guys. They might take the place of my Reebok Zig Techs haha.

So getting down to the point, Anyone wear them?
 
I wondered how these things were. Honestly, they just looked goofy to me, but that just personal opinion. I'm not much for being barefoot, and I have NO arch in my feet, so these would never work. My wife, however, is a far of those little toe socks and I think she might enjoy 'em! :)
 
trying to get some money together to buy a pair. right now i just lift in socks and its great.
 
I wear mine on squat/deadlift days. Yes they look goofy, but OTFW. They are flat and comfortable. Bring on the hate.
-f
 

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Just ordered a pair of the "speed" model, which is lace up. Hope they're the right size. got a pretty good deal on them, 68 bucks at Invalid Link Removed
 
update: might not want to buy from the website that I posted above, until I've received my order and reported back. They are located somewhere besides America, and are a bit disorganized. Looks like I'm guinea-pigging this one.
 
AntonG42O said:
trying to get some money together to buy a pair. right now i just lift in socks and its great.
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I used to do the same, kick off my shoes before lifts like deads, squats.

I bought my five fingers after I got a $50 groupon deal. Then when the only pair the store had of the KSO's in my size had obviously been taken outside for a test wear I got them to another 10 bucks off. They were in new shape still, but the stores policy is no outside trial wear and no returns on five fingers (so I knew they were new). In the end I got them for $55 bucks.
 
Born to Run is a great book if anyone is interested in reading about barefoot/minimalist running.
 
I love my pair. However don’t attempt to run in them. You have to break it in. I ran two miles in them and was out of commission for a week due to shin pains and calves burning. But I still love them.
 
Update on that website that I posted above: Don't order from them. They are based in china and likely selling rip-offs. I'm sorry if anyone else has already ordered. I would have known sooner, but they're impossible to deal with and have JUST sent out my shoes, a week after receiving my order. *sigh*
 
bound said:
Update on that website that I posted above: Don't order from them. They are based in china and likely selling rip-offs. I'm sorry if anyone else has already ordered. I would have known sooner, but they're impossible to deal with and have JUST sent out my shoes, a week after receiving my order. *sigh*
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Who knows man, good luck. Seems like they have five finger models that aren't even on Vibrams website.
 
bound said:
I've always loved my chucks for deads, but a week into having the fivefingers and I doubt that i'll go back. sorry chucks.
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Bound- I honestly think I'd rather do squats/deads barefoot. I also won't be wearing the chuck's for dead's/squats anymore. I think you are missing the point though, we shouldn't wear things that work well for us, we should wear things that look cool. Looks > function. I'm going to go buy some new Nike's right now!!!

FWIW I also use a bosu ball occasionally and if the shake weight worked I would use it as well.

Keep the hate coming gents.

-f
 
FAMOUSX1 said:
Anyone use the vibrant treks for hiking? I can't really see going offroad with those.
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I got a pair of the treks, and can't see them being hardy enough as far as toe protection for me to feel comfortable.
 
Barefoot Professor

(sry, forgot the youtube codes to get it to show as a player)

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Another good video by the guy who I posted above...

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Some info on barefoot running/minimalist shoe running...

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Got in what did turn out to be knock off Speeds, not bad quality, though not up to Vibram's standards. They run a little small, but fit great. They have more lateral stability than the Treks I have. I like em.
 

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