Fast FiveFinger Bikilas
That is correct. I now own three pairs of Vibram FiveFingers. I have a pair of KSOs, Treks, and now the new Bikila. Can you tell that I really like these things? I bought my original pair of KSOs for the purpose of running but have ended up using them for pretty much everything. The Bikila’s have become my new running shoe. Why run (or do anything else) in these things? If...
Read MoreSports + FiveFingers
I love the feeling of being barefoot. Living in Texas doesn’t provide many opportunities to do so except when I’m at home (there are lots of stickers, rocks, and hot pavement). But since I discovered FiveFingers I can have the feeling of being barefoot and have my feet protected as well. Not only do I get the benefit of protection, I also get the health benefits of being...
Read MoreVibram FiveFingers: Objections and Responses
Ever since purchasing my Vibram FiveFingers I have heard (and seen) many different reactions to them. One of the most common is the glance-look away-stare. People see them then self consciously look away only for their curiosity to win out. Then they stare. This is the response from most strangers. Understandable. Who wants to walk up to a guy they don’t know and ask about his...
Read MoreThe Sturdy FiveFinger Treks
It has been about a month since my first FiveFinger purchase and I could not be happier. I purchased my first pair of KSOs at the beginning of the year and I loved them so much that I thought I would get another pair so I could wear them all the time. I decided on the hefty KSO Trek. When I say hefty I mean it. The bottom of the Trek is a little thicker than the KSO and has more tread. The...
Read MoreWhy Run Barefoot?
You may have seen my recent post about my Vibram FiveFinger shoes. In that post I gave some good reasons to wear these shoes but I want to get a bit more specific. The main reason I got these was to run in them so that I could be as close to barefooted as I could be while having a little protection. So why run barefoot at all? There are so many running shoes out there that have the...
Read MoreBarefooting It: Vibram FiveFingers
Raise your hand if you like being barefoot. I know you can’t see me but I am raising my hand. When I was a kid it was my preferred mode of travel. It didn’t always happen though as little boys are want to get their feet in some pretty dirty and dangerous situations. But when I was around the house I was barefoot. Fast forward to today and not much has changed. I still prefer not...
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