Vibram Fivefinger barefoot shoes

[pingelboy1]

does it hurt if u step on a rock? the bottoms dont look very thick. i bet theyd be awesome for rock climbing tho!

 

[longrangepistol]

does it hurt if u step on a rock? the bottoms dont look very thick. i bet theyd be awesome for rock climbing tho!

It doesn't hurt when stepping on rocks or hard surfaces. The soles are just thick enough to allow you to feel your way across terrain and allow an almost barefoot experience. I have found nothing that allows me the ability to sneak as quietly across the driest surface without noise. As for rock climbing I think they would be fine. If you're in OKC go by Shoe Warehouse off of Memorial and Penn and try them on.

 

[Wormydog1724]

Saw a guys pinky toe that had nearly been tore off at a gym in bicycle. NO THANKS>

 

[longrangepistol]

Saw a guys pinky toe that had nearly been tore off at a gym in bicycle. NO THANKS>

I don't see anywhere they are advertised as a cycling shoe. There are some in this world who ride bicycles, motorcycles and skateboards in flip flops or without proper foot wear and or head gear. Darwin had a theory for that. It's analogous to the idiots in this world who own firearms but handle them as if they were toys resulting in accidental discharges and negative media attention. I wouldn't wear my Vibram Five fingers on a cycle, mowing my lawn or at a gun range but I would wear them while walking and sneaking up on "animals" of various classification.

 

[Wormydog1724]

True. Say a guy smash his foot with a 45 lb weight too wearing them. It hurt his foot but probably not anymore than regular shoes really. Still I won't wear them. Kinda seems like a goofy granola eatin' new age hippy thing to me

 

[inactive]

I just can't bring myself to like them, due to the creepy individual toes. I may get a pair of New Balance Minimus though. Same concept but with a traditional toe bed.

 

[jmwilliamson]

They look kind of goofy to me, but I have friends that love them. Apparently they are good workout shoes too...the OU Norman gym used to ban them, but too many students complained, so they changed the rule.

 

[jakerz]

Those look like they might work for boat shoes.

I agree, these look like they would be perfect for water sports.

 

[GlocksInMySocks]

I would never wear these... I honestly can't think of a situation when these would be better than a pair of shoes or something like chacos.

 

[kellyreno]

I have been running and working out in a pair of KSOs since last October. It is hard to argue against the benefits of minimal shoes. BUT, be very careful introducing them to your routine. Go very slowly, carefully, and listen to what your body is telling you. Start slow and you will strengthen, gain flex, and reduce joint stress. Start too fast and you will most likely injure yourself. In fact another pair of shoes with less cushion than you are used to but more than the five fingers, is helpful to use in the transition. They also make great wet wading shoes for fishing or beach/water shoes.
enjoy.