Forced to wear shoes? Consider Vibram Five Fingers.

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Posted on October 17, 2008 by Samantha Tackeff in Clothes+Accessories, Gear+Gadgets

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As a child, I spent most of my summers avoiding like the plague, and still feel stifled if I’m forced to wear a sock. There is something so exhilarating to feeling the earth underneath you (until that is you have to walk in a public place or step on a bottle cap or a piece of glass). Enter a happy medium: The Vibram Five Fingers barefoot alternative.

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Last week at Oktoberfest in Harvard Square, I noticed several people running around in these. I will admit, my first thought was that they were the weirdest looking footwear I had ever seen, but quickly I became intrigued.

Vibram advocates “barefooting”  “barefooting (bare•foot•n) n. 1. The exhilarating joy of going barefoot without leaving yourself exposed; 2. any activity requiring unconventional footwear offering the protection of a thin, flexible Vibram skin; 3. an intelligent way to deepen your connection with your natural surroundings.” on their website.

Vibram FIve Fingers comes in a variety of styles that are perfect for all types of outdoor sports, running, and general foot happiness.

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7 Responses to “ Forced to wear shoes? Consider Vibram Five Fingers. ”

  1. Qing

    18. Oct, 2008

    is it breathable enough?

    I am wearing crocs still think it’s not very breathable.
    I wish this design is made sole in rubber as photo and on top should be mesh netting…..

    I would love to try anyway~!

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  2. Lillimoth

    23. Jan, 2009

    I like the idea, but still think that bare feet are better, and more comfy.
    I hardly ever wear shoes, even in sub-zero temperatures. I get weird looks, sure, and yes there have been times when I’ve had to remove a splinter of glass with a knife, but it’s all worth it to feel every stone and blade of grass.

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  3. K

    25. Jan, 2009

    I own a pair of these. I love them. My feet don’t get too hot and I get to enjoy the feel of being barefoot without ending up with nasty dirty feet - and I can wear them around town and not get kicked out for being barefoot.

    If you enjoy not wearing shoes but want some extra protection give these a shot. They are particularly great for day hiking or wading through creeks/rivers/etc.

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  4. Lesley

    26. Jan, 2009

    My eyes… Come on, these are hideous. You know it. Really!

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  5. Manu

    10. Jun, 2009

    If anybody interested, you can get them at best prioces in Europe in http://www.5fingers.es

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  6. Joel

    12. Jun, 2009

    I have a pair of these. They are very breathable and grip like crazy. It takes a day or two to build your foot up. Very little heat transfer even on blistering Alabama asphalt.

    I have the KSO model.

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