Product Description
MINIMALIST RUNNING / BAREFOOT RUNNING The typical human foot is an anatomical masterpiece of evolution with 26 bones, 33 joints, 20 muscles, and hundreds of sensory receptors, tendons and ligaments. To keep our feet healthy, like the rest of our bodies, they need to be stimulated and exercised regularly. Many experts believe the shoes we wear not only cast the foot in a protective form, but can also weaken our foot and leg muscles, leaving them underdeveloped and more susceptible to injury. And while there are many occasions where traditional footwear is essential for protection, safety, and security, it is equally important to stimulate and exercise our feet in a more natural state on a regular basis. To stimulate the muscles in your feet and lower legs, which in turn can make stronger, healthier and improve your balance then the Vibram Fivefingers could help you achieve this. Use them for training, running and many other activities to see the benefits!
Product Details
- Size: 10 D(M) US
- Color: Green
- Brand: Vibram
- Fabric type: synthetic-and-fabric
- Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
Features
- Seamless 2mm Footbed Insole - stitching free, to reduce friction and improve comfort
- Heel and Instep Hook and Loop Closures - helps pull the upper tight round the contours of your feet so it feels like a second skin
- 4mm Vibram TC1 Performance Rubber Outsole - offers excellent grip, traction and protection for all cross training activities
Customer Reviews
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By Antman AoE
Just to set the scene and give readers a reference, I do some form of exercise four to six times a week; this usually includes three sessions of running, a total of about 12-18km (8-11 miles). I wear FiveFingers KomodoSport shoes for probably 30-50% of my running, and often for other physical training (circuit training, gym work, etc); I also wear them around the place quite often as a casual shoe/sandal. This particular pair of shoes have been purchased to replace a pair that I have had for about a year; the older pair are still usable but are beginning to show a bit of wear and tear.
I have found the KomodoSport to be an excellent shoe. They have a little bit of flexibility in terms of size adjustment, but it would pay to try some on before buying. The online Vibram sizing guide also has good (and in my case correct) advice on sizing the shoes. I would also recommend downloading the training guide for getting your feet used to barefoot running, if you have been wearing conventional shoes only for a while. I have had some associates who jumped straight into trying to do the same speed/distance in barefoot-style shoes as they were in conventional running shoes, and suffered some injuries as a result. I followed the training guide and had no real issues. Admittedly I'm not solely running in the KomodoSport, but am doing a variety of activities and wear them to give my foot an alternate work-out. An alternate work-out is definitely what they give you. You certainly feel your toes and feet engaging the terrain, and it makes for an enjoyable run; this is even more so on trail/grass/beach surfaces, but I also wear them on pavement and treadmills. Similarly in other exercises a more natural foot placement (for example not having an extra inch of rubber under your heel) also makes for a good work-out.
If you live somewhere with a cooler climate you might want to make sure that you can get some toe-socks on inside your KomodoSports to make them a bit warmer. I have found that I am able to wear the same size shoe either with or without toe-socks quite comfortably depending on the weather or activity I'm undertaking.
Overall, while I'm not a complete "barefoot running" devotee, I enjoy using the KomodoSport shoes and find they do give a good alternative foot work-out.
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