Vibram 5 Fingers shoes

[Blueberry]

Lems Mary Janes are on sale!

I might just spring for a pair myself. I need something just slightly dressier than my four pairs of Primals (or my one pair of Boulders). Like you, my foot and low back pain went away when I started working on foot strength and flexibility, and wearing foot-shaped, minimal shoes for everything but running was an important part of that.

Those are really neat! I like that they have boots - I might look into those (well in the future!).

I'm actually planning to try the Soft Star shoes when my budget recovers Made in Portland, and very positive reviews. I think either the Mary Janes or the Ballet Flats would work pretty well for my daily life. We shall see!

[Blueberry]

Here's a somewhat related question: has anybody that wears minimal shoes found a sandal they like? I'm looking for something that could be a Chaco replacement (so - ok with wet and hiking and general heavy wear)? I have considered the Lunas, but wasn't sure how well I would like them.

[Catrin]

The 5 Fingers from Oakleaf arrived yesterday. I tried them on, and they fit far better than the size 41 at REI. My toes actually filled the, well, toes, though there was a bit of room in the heels. I will try them for my usual Saturday morning home kettlebell workout, assuming my body has recovered by then. I've over-done it a bit this week, which I am quite sure will come as a surprise

[GLC1968]

My feet are not tiny!

Catrin - I thought you might like the Minimus, so I'm glad you tried them. A lot of my local friends wear them for Crossfit workouts. I think if I were to lift in a gym again, that's what I'd wear. Lifting in my garage allows me to go barefoot, of course!

Blueberry - I have a hard time with sandals. I've settled on two - one is by Jambu and while it's not minimal, it's flexible enough that I'm ok with a little cushioning. I have found that I don't like structured shoes at all now. This is the newer version of the Jambu ones I have: http://www.onlineshoes.com/womens-ja...oke-p_id320402

The other sandals I wear (besides old-school Ralph Lauren ones with completely flat leather soles and a leather upper that have been beaten to death over the years!) are actually ones I 'made' myself: http://xeroshoes.com/shop/diy-kits/diy-feeltrue/ . This same company now sells a ready to wear style but I've not tried it.

Lastly, Vivobarefoot has some interesting sandals as well. I've not tried them, but the ballet flat styles from them are my go-to work shoes. The sandals do look comfy!
http://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/women...Black/Graphite