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Title: Vibram 5 Fingers
Post by: Peyton696 on May 02, 2009, 01:55:45 PM
I just got a pair today, they're amazing. Anyone else rock these?
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Title: Re: Vibram 5 Fingers
Post by: Ddan on May 02, 2009, 02:35:48 PM
I think IZ used to, but they were to metro even for him.
Title: Re: Vibram 5 Fingers
Post by: slowpoke13 on May 02, 2009, 07:51:03 PM
A guy on the ship has a pair. I just can't come to grips with them. I hear they're comfortable as all hell and help your posture, etc, etc, etc (everyone recitres the website). But, I just can't pull the trigger...
Title: Re: Vibram 5 Fingers
Post by: LA on May 02, 2009, 08:19:57 PM
I did a search and found the web site.  I got the info under the heading FAG and I thought, well they do look kinda ghay, then it dawned on me that FAG = frequently asked questions. ;D

I might just have to have a pair.

LA
Title: Re: Vibram 5 Fingers
Post by: DoubleEagle on May 02, 2009, 09:07:49 PM
I thought about getting a pair back a few years ago but they didn't make them in size 14s.

Also they weren't  inexpensive as I seem to remember. Close to $100 3 years ago or there abouts . Just seemed too much for a small amount of tread.   Dolph
Title: Re: Vibram 5 Fingers
Post by: IZ on May 02, 2009, 09:11:48 PM
Quote from: DDDDan on May 02, 2009, 02:35:48 PM
I think IZ used to, but they were to metro even for him.


[cheeky]
I was looking at those again at Backwoods yesterday and was thinking that they might work on the cliffs above the water for bouldering?? 
Title: Re: Vibram 5 Fingers
Post by: Peyton696 on May 03, 2009, 05:26:12 AM
I dropped 70 on them. For me they're great and I'm definitely not metro lol. I think I've only taken them off to sleep so far. I wore them while I mowed and edged the yard yesterday day, worked great. All I had to was hose them off and they were good to go.
Title: Re: Vibram 5 Fingers
Post by: herm on May 03, 2009, 02:50:55 PM
um,.........thats taking a chance with your toes.
would you ride you moto with them?
Title: Re: Vibram 5 Fingers
Post by: kristan696 on May 03, 2009, 03:01:17 PM
Quote from: herm on May 03, 2009, 02:50:55 PM
um,.........thats taking a chance with your toes.


I guess it's taking a chance, if you have tendencies to mow with your feet under the blade.

The shoes rock.
Title: Re: Vibram 5 Fingers
Post by: KopfjÀger on May 03, 2009, 03:02:57 PM
I'd rather have a sister in a......... :-\
Title: Re: Vibram 5 Fingers
Post by: 1313 on May 03, 2009, 03:05:56 PM
I'm ashamed to admit that I also have a pair of the Five Finger KSO's. I like walking around barefoot so it was a natural progression to protect my feet.
I get strange looks and stupid comments from my friends. F' em. I like them.  [evil]

I absolutely LOVE to drive my car in them. I love the foot to pedals feel. I feel more connected.
Title: Re: Vibram 5 Fingers
Post by: Super T.I.B on May 03, 2009, 03:27:43 PM
Quote from: kristan696 on May 03, 2009, 03:01:17 PM
I guess it's taking a chance, if you have tendencies to mow with your feet under the blade.

The shoes rock.

It's not if you mow with your feet under the mower, it's when a blade hits something like a rock and shatters & then you can lose some toes if your not wearing adequate protection.


Anyway, I have never seen these and from what I can see, they look like crocs for yuppies.  ;D
Title: Re: Vibram 5 Fingers
Post by: Ducatista on May 03, 2009, 03:28:23 PM
Hmmm.... I recall seeing this photo on another forum.  CAUGHT!!!   [thumbsup]

I have the same exact ones, down to the color scheme.  I have zero issues with shin splints running in them.  There have been several articles published recently on the ergonomics of running simulated barefoot and the results have been positive.

I like them because I can do all my fitness stuff in them.  I can go directly from dead lifts to box jumps and I don't get the squish of the running shoes or the inflexibility and inability to jump of weight lifting shoes.  They also have absolutely incredible traction. 
Title: Re: Vibram 5 Fingers
Post by: Sinister on May 03, 2009, 03:57:42 PM
Quote from: Super T.I.B on May 03, 2009, 03:27:43 PM
...they look like crocs for yuppies.  ;D

I thought crocs WERE for yuppies. ???
Title: Re: Vibram 5 Fingers
Post by: Super T.I.B on May 03, 2009, 05:05:23 PM
Quote from: Sinister on May 03, 2009, 03:57:42 PM
I thought crocs WERE for yuppies. ???

Really?

Seeing that Yuppy is such an old term, I couldn't think of another to describe someone who would wear them. As for Crocs, people who wear them should be shot on site.  ;)