Barefoot Running

[Jolt]

If you think the size might still be a smidge long, I'd get the Sprint. They generally run a bit smaller - I do think it might fit you better. If you're getting the KSO, get black - rumor has it they run a big snugger (and I can't get my size on my feet in them, so I think it's true). Or, you could order both and see which one fits better. I think I've heard they will let you return, so long as they aren't worn (but double check...).

By experience with the KSO is that it doesn't really keep sand out. But that's just my experience.

The black KSOs do seem a bit snugger! I recently got a pair and they are definitely a little tighter than the others--I was putting it down to them not being broken in yet but maybe there really is a slight difference. Hoping they'll stretch just a bit if I wear them with the Injinjis for a while.

[Becky]

The black KSOs do seem a bit snugger! I recently got a pair and they are definitely a little tighter than the others--I was putting it down to them not being broken in yet but maybe there really is a slight difference. Hoping they'll stretch just a bit if I wear them with the Injinjis for a while.

Huh...maybe that explains why my black KSOs were such a pain to put on at first! They've loosened up nicely, and are really comfortable now.

I had no idea...

[Serendipity]

A recent article - definitely supportive of the barefoot running concept.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/mosl...ste-money.html
The comments are as interesting as the article itself.

I'm still building up time with my VFFs but all of the articles I'm reading certainly make me question everything I've accepted so far about athletic shoes: need the motion control, need the support, need to replace after so many miles, blah, blah, blah.

On another note - has anyone tried the VFF Performa?
http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/pro...performa_f.cfm
They look rather funky and may be something that is a little more "dress-up barefoot footwear" - isn't that a mixup of concepts!! Can just imagine the reaction if I showed up at work wearing those one day....

[colby]

On another note - has anyone tried the VFF Performa?
http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/pro...performa_f.cfm
They look rather funky and may be something that is a little more "dress-up barefoot footwear" - isn't that a mixup of concepts!! Can just imagine the reaction if I showed up at work wearing those one day....

They look really sleek, but are intended to be indoor-only, so I just can't bring myself to spend money on them (though, reading the description, they do say "primarily indoor" so if you don't really go outside much they might be work-appropriate). The KSO Treks in brown are work-attire acceptable in a similar way - most people don't even notice they have toes until someone points it out, or someone stares at your feet for a while. In comparison it only takes a couple minutes for someone to notice the other models.

I do like the purple color of the performas though. They look comfy. I'd probably feel even more like I was cheating by wearing them.

[Serendipity]

They look really sleek, but are intended to be indoor-only, so I just can't bring myself to spend money on them (though, reading the description, they do say "primarily indoor" so if you don't really go outside much they might be work-appropriate).

Agree - that is part of what's holding me back. Our office isn't casual enough for me to wear those regularly; casual Fridays would work though.
Might be good for at-home/running errands and so on.
Hmmmm, maybe.

[OakLeaf]

Something we can all aspire to. Maybe. Or not.

[KnottedYet]

Lots of reports coming out now of barefoot runners (and Vibram runners) getting stress fractures in their metatarsals.

Even the dude who wrote "Born to Run" got one, as did the Vibram research guy Dr. Lieberman.

It's very important to think about the surface you are running on if you are running barefoot!

[TsPoet]

On another note - has anyone tried the VFF Performa?
http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/pro...performa_f.cfm
They look rather funky and may be something that is a little more "dress-up barefoot footwear" - isn't that a mixup of concepts!! Can just imagine the reaction if I showed up at work wearing those one day....

I wear mine to work. My boss recently told me that I can't wear them to meetings anymore. Since she speaks to me about 1/year, I guess I have to pay attention to her.
I get lots of comments about them, but living in the West, the dress code is rather casual (unlike when I worked in NC). But, if I still worked out East, I'd still be wearing them.
The Bikila is also out - that's there running-specific version.
http://birthdayshoes.com/more-on-the...catalog-photos