Forced to wear shoes? Consider Vibram Five Fingers.
As a child, I spent most of my summers avoiding shoes 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.
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.
Any Suggestions?
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Qing
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~!
Oct 18th, 2008
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