Indi- I'm glad you are enjoying the VFFs. I agree with your assessment though, there are definitely advantages and disadvantages to wearing them. While I am logging more miles in mine, I don't think they will be my primary running shoe. The awesome part is how it helps correct your form so that when you do wear standard running shoes again your form reflects that.

When is your trail race?

Yesterday was a beautiful sunny 60F day, I wasn't planning a run but when we get days like this in late fall it's a must. So, I slipped on the VFFs, my new LS tech-top, my hydration belt and hit the street with the goal to go as far as I wanted/felt good. As it turned out it felt fantastic & I had difficulties ending the run at a little over 11miles. That's my longest run in the VFFs. Everything in my body felt/feels amazing accept for a few blister spots. Unfortunately my running "thorn" is that I blister easily. It seems every runner has their issue & that is mine. I still haven't figured out what I need to do to prevent them.