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anyone here using these new vibram shoes?

redsamurai

redsamurai

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Vibram FiveFingers:

I'm hearing real good things. My crossfit coach started using em and he's gradually working his way up to running in them. I guess it takes awhile to adjust to em so you're supposed to gradually step up how long you have them on.
 
I don't buy the thinking. I'd use them for water shoes but not running.
 
I've read that the best runners in the world are starting to do some training in similiar type shoes. SUpposedly you have to redo your entire running style and pattern, but that when you do it's more natural and makes you a better runner. Basically these things train you to be a better runner.
 
I'd give them a try, they look kinda cool

I would think because of the intricacy of the toes they have to be custom fitted? I haven't read the whole site yet.
 
saw a kid at the gym wearing these; extremely gay they are. i kept hoping he'd drop a plate on his foot
 
The irony of Mr. Anti-marketing anti-corporation falling for an obvious marketing stunt is palpable.
 
mrplunkey said:
The irony of Mr. Anti-marketing anti-corporation falling for an obvious marketing stunt is palpable.
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hey dipshit, did you read that I bought them? wipe the cum out of your eyes and learn to read. The whole reason I brought it up is to see if anyone here has them AND WHAT THEY THINK OF THEM. I beleive that's called consumer research numbnuts. And besides, I wouldn't ask someone like you for advice on them anyway as if you had them it would be clearly a trend purchase where as a real athlete having them would have some valid opnions to share on them. Which is why, when I see crossfit beasts wearing them, I have to take notice.

And what marketing campaing have I "fallen" for? I wouldn't know fuck all about these things if I hadn't seen a guy wearing them and asked him about them. I haven't seen one commercial for them anywhere. Of course that will change if they become popular......so just stfu tebow!







:lmao:
 
redsamurai said:
hey dipshit, did you read that I bought them? wipe the cum out of your eyes and learn to read. The whole reason I brought it up is to see if anyone here has them AND WHAT THEY THINK OF THEM. I beleive that's called consumer research numbnuts. And besides, I wouldn't ask someone like you for advice on them anyway as if you had them it would be clearly a trend purchase where as a real athlete having them would have some valid opnions to share on them. Which is why, when I see crossfit beasts wearing them, I have to take notice.

And what marketing campaing have I "fallen" for? I wouldn't know fuck all about these things if I hadn't seen a guy wearing them and asked him about them. I haven't seen one commercial for them anywhere. Of course that will change if they become popular......so just stfu tebow!







:lmao:
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Why so angry buttercup? A little consumerism beyond X-Box might be good for you. Who knows, it could loosen you up a bit.
 
redsamurai said:
I dont' have an xbox sugartits. And I'm annoyed more than angry..... if you have nothing to add about the footwear, leave.
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Now see? If you'd just obtain gainful employment you could have an Xbox AND some of those super-cool Vibram shoes.

Heck, you could buy all kinds of cool things. Mabye that would make you less angry.
 
mrplunkey said:
Now see? If you'd just obtain gainful employment you could have an Xbox AND some of those super-cool Vibram shoes.

Heck, you could buy all kinds of cool things. Mabye that would make you less angry.
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right, because I can't afford a $199 xbox but a $600 laptop and a 7k school bill passed budget? I mean just shut up. I can afford the shoes just not sure if I want them or not. So again, if you don't have anything of substance to offer over the shoes....shut up.
 
They are just a fad, a number of people that I run marathons with have moved to them. Most of us agree that they are just a fad.

Post once you have started running with them, I have heard of a large injury rate once starting out because of the difference in running technique. I hope you didn't jump over to the ChiRunning fad too ...
 
I've been running in them for several months, but only short distances. I also try to wear them about once/twice a week just around the gym at work. When you take them off and put normal shoes on you really feel how much support the regular shoes give you.

All I know is that whenever my hip and knee are hurting, I put them on and spend a morning in them and it helps relieve things. I do believe in the theory that we are way too dependent on artificial support from shoes since there are so many joints and ligaments in the foot and lower leg.

Yes, you look strange but if it works for you, then go for it. People have been running marathons barefoot for years, and really these are no different than Nike Frees.
 
redsamurai said:
right, because I can't afford a $199 xbox but a $600 laptop and a 7k school bill passed budget? I mean just shut up. I can afford the shoes just not sure if I want them or not. So again, if you don't have anything of substance to offer over the shoes....shut up.
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And yet no plat membership? It's $10/month!
 
Basic_wonder said:
They are just a fad, a number of people that I run marathons with have moved to them. Most of us agree that they are just a fad.

Post once you have started running with them, I have heard of a large injury rate once starting out because of the difference in running technique. I hope you didn't jump over to the ChiRunning fad too ...
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dude, thank you so much for actually adding something of value. If you're a runner you're exactly who I was hoping would come to this thread, unlike....well, anyway.

So you've heard of injuries? Is it because people don't change running styles? Since you're a runner I'm assuming you know full well the change that running barefoot or with these shoes requires....is that a better way to run in your opinion? I've done pretty good with fixing my back problems lately, but running still tweaks the shit out of one side. I want to go have my stride analyzed. My crossfit coach say's I'm running with that heel first stride which they say is the cause of most back problems. The shoes are "supposed" to fix that.....but they don't do that automatically obviously unlike what the website might be leading people to beleive. You have to put effort in to change the way you walk/run.

what do you think of the barefoot running concept?
 
People think heel striking is bad - it's not. If you watch any slow motion long distance runners at the elite level a lot of them do a "heel strike".

Striking with your foot too far in front of your body - that's something else entirely.
 
ponyfitness said:
People think heel striking is bad - it's not. If you watch any slow motion long distance runners at the elite level a lot of them do a "heel strike".

Striking with your foot too far in front of your body - that's something else entirely.
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can you elaborate please? so you do not agree with the premise of the website that runners should land more flat or towards the pads of the feet?
 
my bro is a big runner and he suggested these to me
i saw them in a store recently shoulda bought em.
i workout in wrestling shoes (best workout shoe btw) and often i'll road run
afterwar with the same shoes on.
similiar to the toe shoes in softness, great for running.

and vibram is just a type of rubber that is fire proof to some degree, i have to wear
vibram boots at work
 
redsamurai said:
can you elaborate please? so you do not agree with the premise of the website that runners should land more flat or towards the pads of the feet?
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Oh, I definitely agree - it is just that heel striking isn't the big ogre that everyone thinks it is. A normal strike actually starts by landing on the heel - but without impact and immediately rolls forward into the midfoot and pushes through the forefoot.

Every type of strike has its pros and cons based on the person. If you always run on your toes, it means your ankle, shin and calf are taking a lot of the effort. If you always run on your heels, it means your knees and hips do.

Often I have to teach my runners how to even walk properly before messing with their running mechanics.
 
so would you recommend buying these pony?

bino, does your dude run in them or just walk in them to strengthen his ankle and feet and save the nike's for the running...???



ps. thank you both for actually contributing something useful and helpful. I want to talk to as many people as possible about these things before I spend 80-90 dollars on them.
 
redsamurai said:
so would you recommend buying these pony?

bino, does your dude run in them or just walk in them to strengthen his ankle and feet and save the nike's for the running...???



ps. thank you both for actually contributing something useful and helpful. I want to talk to as many people as possible about these things before I spend 80-90 dollars on them.
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I'd buy them for sure - also, consider that my training shoes (Saucony Hurricanes) cost about $200 and my racing shoes another $125. Vibrams are a bargain. MEC has them for $75 Canadian.
 
ponyfitness said:
I'd buy them for sure - also, consider that my training shoes (Saucony Hurricanes) cost about $200 and my racing shoes another $125. Vibrams are a bargain. MEC has them for $75 Canadian.
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Whats that about $105.34 U.S now? :lmao:

I just find the price a little incredulous given that it's only a piece of rubber/leather that's in the form of a foot. I have durability concerns too if I'm going to be excercising in them. I'm curious as to what their cost is per shoe.
 
I was checking them out, and I might get a pair if I can push myself to spend $100 for them. I don't run, but I do some distance walking sometimes. The only thing that lends to the theory that they're hard to get used to, is that eBay is flooded with "worn once" pairs for sale. I do really like the fact that you can get them in 2 sizes, and my feet are 13 and 14. Not such a problem in boots or regular skater shoes, but for the FiveFingers, it would be a big problem if not a perfect fit.

Charles
 
I have the same concerns, I would spend a $100 if it was form fitted to my foot. My foot is wide so my she ranges from 11's to 12's sometimes depending on the cut of the shoe. I have been reading now for a couple years that shoes are ruining peoples shit.
 
redsamurai said:
so would you recommend buying these pony?

bino, does your dude run in them or just walk in them to strengthen his ankle and feet and save the nike's for the running...???



ps. thank you both for actually contributing something useful and helpful. I want to talk to as many people as possible about these things before I spend 80-90 dollars on them.
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his theory is that they force you into striking with your feet balls as opposed to the heel.
and briefly reading ponyfitness' replies, apparently that's not always true...anyway my bro is a boston marathon'er so i'll proly follow his lead and give them a try.
i only run pavement and like i said, i dig my wrestling shoes so i'm sure i'll dig the toe thingies
 
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