almostbarefoot

"RobAndrew, I've run a few half marathons with my Vibrams and am trying to train barefoot so I don't ahve to wear the VFFs. You made a comment that you can actually go faster without the VFFs. Is that because the roads no longer make your feet ache? I'm still dealing with uneven callouses that hurt when my feet are hitting the pavement. I may start out with the VFFs and then put them up at mile 7. We shall see. BTW I'm go friends with Barefoot Rick here in Kansas City. " more

"I decided to start running barefoot for health reasons. I kept having knee problems. I have not had any knee issues since I stopped where traditional running shoes. I ran barefoot for 3 months but the callouses and blisters were killing me and I was not looking forward to Midwest winters on bare feet. I ran into (no pun intended) the Vibram Five Fingers and the rest is history. It takes about 30 seconds for my toes to get used to the VFF's when I first put them on. After that I just run. They are great! " more

"Bought the Classic Vibram FiveFingers a few months ago. I absolutely love them. I've worn them for a super rocky/muddy 10k trail run and a basic 5k run and they did great. I did run barefoot for a few months prior and couldn't get past the blisters and callouses. I bought my VFFs directly from the company and they fit perfectly. They are so perfect fitting that I ended up removing the drawstrings that wrap around the shoe because they were uncomfortable behind the toes but not anymore. I just love them. I did order black shoes and so I kind of look like I'm wearing "bear feet" when I have them on but that's ok. Also, I had kneee injuries last year while training for and running a half and whole marathon. So far no knee injuries. = ) " more