FiveFingers

HungLikeJesus · 08-03-2008, 05:12 PM

Has anyone tried Vibram FiveFingers (shoes). I'm considering buying a pair of the Classic or KSO.

http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/

Why aren't they called FiveToes? I don't know. Maybe it's the discount.

DanaC · 08-03-2008, 06:03 PM

Oh no, they look uncomfortable.

Clodfobble · 08-03-2008, 08:08 PM

I hate things in between my toes. Just looking at that picture makes me shiver. No way would I ever wear them.

skysidhe · 08-03-2008, 08:15 PM

We grew up going to the river. Those would have been great for stepping over river rocks.

Flint · 08-04-2008, 09:52 AM

Those might be my new drumming shoes. I usually play barefoot for more sensitivity, although in the past I've experimented with martial arts shoes. I know guys who wear wrestling shoes, also. The whole thing is flexibility.

Having a layer of protection/grip on my feet, while being able to finesse the pedal with my toes...that could be nice.

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Originally Posted by skysidhe

We grew up going to the river. Those would have been great for stepping over river rocks.

Could have used those this weekend at the Brazos river. Very slippery! We took all the kids out to look at the dinosaur footprints.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-04-2008, 10:40 AM

@ Flint, have you seen/tried gymnastic shoes? Thin, flexible and sensitive, but will prevent slipping and abrasion.

Flint · 08-04-2008, 10:46 AM

But do they have separate toe compartments?

xoxoxoBruce · 08-04-2008, 10:53 AM

Nope.

skysidhe · 08-04-2008, 11:10 AM

There's also water socks which can be cheap. Probably $5 dollars this time of year. They are nice comfortable made with mesh which dries out in a hurry. For five dollars you can get the whole family some!

http://tjepster.com/images/shoerevie...e-01-large.jpg

DanaC · 08-05-2008, 05:26 AM

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I hate things in between my toes. Just looking at that picture makes me shiver. No way would I ever wear them.

Oh me too! I can't even wear those sandals with the big toe separated from the other toes. That loop around the toe makes me feel queasy.

HungLikeJesus · 08-05-2008, 09:01 AM

I ordered some of those last night. I'll let you know how they are.

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HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	FiveFingers Has anyone tried Vibram FiveFingers (shoes). I'm considering buying a pair of the Classic or KSO. http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/ Why aren't they called FiveToes? I don't know. Maybe it's the discount. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

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08-04-2008, 10:53 AM	#8
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Nope. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-03-2008, 06:03 PM	#2
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Oh no, they look uncomfortable.

08-03-2008, 08:15 PM	#4
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	We grew up going to the river. Those would have been great for stepping over river rocks.

08-04-2008, 11:10 AM	#9
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	water socks There's also water socks which can be cheap. Probably $5 dollars this time of year. They are nice comfortable made with mesh which dries out in a hurry. For five dollars you can get the whole family some! http://tjepster.com/images/shoerevie...e-01-large.jpg

08-05-2008, 09:01 AM	#11
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	I ordered some of those last night. I'll let you know how they are. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

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