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Vibram Five Fingers... who's tried them? (pg. 5)
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| Gen3r4l1ty |
| quote: | Originally posted by Lunar Phase 7
^^^ As much as they look and as much as I have derailed this thread. They are actually meant to be awesome to run in.
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They are. I'm a distance runner that made the switch earlier this year. Totally different experience. Over 800 miles on my current pair. AMA |
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| Lunar Phase 7 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Gen3r4l1ty
They are. I'm a distance runner that made the switch earlier this year. Totally different experience. Over 800 miles on my current pair. AMA |
Do you notice your muscles in your legs tire in different parts?
What about ankle twists or if you run on a stone, also what is their rrp? |
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| Gen3r4l1ty |
| quote: | Originally posted by Lunar Phase 7
Do you notice your muscles in your legs tire in different parts?
What about ankle twists or if you run on a stone, also what is their rrp? |
You will absolutely feel muscles you didn't know you had. However, the hardest part about the switch is actually dealing with the increased impact on the bones in your feet. The vibrams have (intentionally) almost no bottom padding save for the tiny little strip of rubber. Therefore, all the shock that would be absorbed by a normal running shoe with an inch+ of padding is now the responsibility of your feet and leg muscles. Obviously, you have to change your running style to strike with the ball of your foot rather than the heel, but the process is still jarring.
My normal run before the switch would be around 7 miles. After switching to the vibrams, I had to limit my runs to under 2 miles for around month for me feet to adjust (I had tried a full 6+ mile run when I first got them, and ended up with a crippling foot pain, likely stress fractures, that took me out of commission for 2.5 weeks). Over another month I gradually worked by up to my normal 7 miles. Now, I've been using them since Feb. and have racked up over 800 miles. They are definitely showing signs of wear, but are still functional. This already beats out my normal running shoes, which would expire after around 600 miles.
In terms of injury, the only problems I've had is stepping on big/sharp rocks. TOther than that, sidewalk running is no problem, and I've no unexplained knee/hip/ankle/leg problems.
The MSRP is around $90, and don't go for much cheaper online. There are knockoffs that sell for cheaper ($50) but I can't speak to their quality. Overall, I totally dig the experience and have no plans on going back to conventional shoes. I may try the Huarache Running Sandals once these finally give out, just to see. |
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| Lunar Phase 7 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Gen3r4l1ty
You will absolutely feel muscles you didn't know you had. However, the hardest part about the switch is actually dealing with the increased impact on the bones in your feet. The vibrams have (intentionally) almost no bottom padding save for the tiny little strip of rubber. Therefore, all the shock that would be absorbed by a normal running shoe with an inch+ of padding is now the responsibility of your feet and leg muscles. Obviously, you have to change your running style to strike with the ball of your foot rather than the heel, but the process is still jarring.
My normal run before the switch would be around 7 miles. After switching to the vibrams, I had to limit my runs to under 2 miles for around month for me feet to adjust (I had tried a full 6+ mile run when I first got them, and ended up with a crippling foot pain, likely stress fractures, that took me out of commission for 2.5 weeks). Over another month I gradually worked by up to my normal 7 miles. Now, I've been using them since Feb. and have racked up over 800 miles. They are definitely showing signs of wear, but are still functional. This already beats out my normal running shoes, which would expire after around 600 miles.
In terms of injury, the only problems I've had is stepping on big/sharp rocks. TOther than that, sidewalk running is no problem, and I've no unexplained knee/hip/ankle/leg problems.
The MSRP is around $90, and don't go for much cheaper online. There are knockoffs that sell for cheaper ($50) but I can't speak to their quality. Overall, I totally dig the experience and have no plans on going back to conventional shoes. I may try the Huarache Running Sandals once these finally give out, just to see. |
What about your back? How does your spine adjust to these? I imagine it's no doubt of benefit to that but I can't help but feel you will start over compensating and leaning too far forward? Any diagrams of people running in these? |
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| Gen3r4l1ty |
| quote: | Originally posted by Lunar Phase 7
What about your back? How does your spine adjust to these? I imagine it's no doubt of benefit to that but I can't help but feel you will start over compensating and leaning too far forward? Any diagrams of people running in these? |
Back is fine so far. While you will change your stride, the upper body seems mostly unaffected. Most of the adjustments to stride happen in your ankles and knees, pointing your feet forward so the balls of your feet hit first, and shortening your stride slightly to let your knees absorb more shock. |
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| Big Worm |
Gen3r4l1ty, I'm a pretty avid runner myself, and I've seen a lot of interesting info from runners on both sides of the barefoot v shoe debate.
Have you had to slow your pace down wearing the 5fingers? Have you worn them in any races? |
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| Gen3r4l1ty |
| quote: | Originally posted by Big Worm
Gen3r4l1ty, I'm a pretty avid runner myself, and I've seen a lot of interesting info from runners on both sides of the barefoot v shoe debate.
Have you had to slow your pace down wearing the 5fingers? Have you worn them in any races? |
Initially, I slowed down a lot(by around 3 min/mile), but gradually came back up to speed over a couple months. Haven't raced in them yet, but I'm going to try the LA marathon next year in them. |
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| iTranscendence |
The best thing to do for runners is to combine shoes like these or nike free's etc, with chirunning where you use your core body to control most of the impact to minimize it on your foot.
Also generality, you might want to look into the vibram fivefingers "Bikila" (named after the 1968 5k olympic runner from Ethiopia who won it barefoot) for track or "KSO trek" if you are a trail runner.
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| iTranscendence |
| quote: | Originally posted by Lunar Phase 7
Do you notice your muscles in your legs tire in different parts?
What about ankle twists or if you run on a stone, also what is their rrp? |
In just a few days I've noticed a significant difference in my toe, ankle calf and lower back strength as a result of just wearing them during day to day activities and consciously moving with correct walking/running form. |
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| iTranscendence |
| quote: | Originally posted by Mr.Mystery
Doesn't matter, these shoes are just like Crocs - no matter how comfortable they are, you still look like a ing idiot when you wear them. |
form>function is for yuppies and hipster fags. |
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| iTranscendence |
@ everyone else
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