Vibram FiveFingers Classic

These shoes look absolutely ridiculous! I hate toed-socks, and now toed-shoes. They're definitely capitalizing on the "pose technique" running and barefoot running trends.

I think barefoot running is worth a look. I'd try it, but I heard you have to work up to it and can't go from cushy running shoes to barefoot in a day.

I think they do look ridiculous but I'm sure there are definitely benefits. My sister has to wear toed-socks because she has arthritis in the joints of her feet (and she also had to quit a lot of sports). So I think these toed-shoes would actually be really good for her. She's already trying to find comfy sneakers and she can never wear the slim Puma sneakers that everyone's wearing these days.

I bought these in a kayak shop on impulse at the beginning of the summer. I put them on my feet & I thought "THESE ARE SO COOL!" Some people [my relatives] think the shoes are really ugly, but most people want to look, but are afraid to. I'm a 54-year old, somewhat stodgy male [when it comes to attire], so take that into consideration. Right after I bought them I went to Home Depot. What was cool is that I walked through the garden dept. outside and there was a puddle of water. I left bare foot prints after walking through it. It just tickled the hell out of me for some reason. These shoes are really fun to wear. The instructions say that walking in these shoes is different from other shoes & to only wear them for 2 hours a day at first. I pretty much agree with this. Your foot and leg muscles do need to adapt. I haven't tried running in them over any distance, but I think after some conditioning, you could run a ways, although on concrete there might be a problem with the shock to the heel bones after a few miles. My recommendation is to suck it up, spend the $80 on these, and ditch the summertime flip flops. You probably won't regret it.

I've been looking for a set of summer footwear for a while now. I looked into getting Crocs because they ARE comfortable, however I couldn't find a pair to fit my feet (size 13-14). I actually prefer going barefeet a lot of the times, so these things are perfect. If they came in my size and the price came down a bit (or I got a deal) I'd snatch a pair of these pretty quickly. Well.. I'd have to try them on first, but they LOOK like they'd be pretty sweet.

Wow. Isn't it annoying when you come up with cool product ideas, only to find out that they've already been done? I was dreaming up a snug rock climbing shoe that covered each individual shoe...and now - this perfect item. This will likely revolutionize shoe design for outdoor sports and I can also see it exploding in the same fashion as Crocs. Just did some research online and this pertains to only Canadians - MEC carries only the Sprint version which is a it more expensive. I'm definitely going to look out for these the next time I go!

my guess is you will get some super strong toes after wearing these for a while.....

What do you mean "strong toes"? (As I crush a can of Pepsi with my toes)

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. = )

I've been dying to talk to someone who has gone barefoot! How did you decide to make the switch? Was it difficult? Do you have tough feet?

It looks fun. Does it hurt or bend any of your toes in any way?

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!

I don't know about running, but I would use these at the beach or park or the yard or kayaking, on a boat, jet skiing, etc. They are a bit dorky, but so am I.

I have waited for 3 months to get my exact size of the black classic style. I honestly have to say that after wearing them for a day I have remembered my right pinky toe which I had broken years ago after forgetting about it totally. Evidently, this toe's bone did not heal perfectly so all I felt was significant discomfort wearing these foot gloves. They appear to be the exact fit because I spent over an hour fitting the right size in the shoe store in nyc. I waited for black because that was the least goofy looking. I have to say these foot gloves did not feel in any way that I was going barefooted, and I can testify first hand because I DO go barefooted everywhere all year in the NJ area unless it is about the low 30's F or below and thats exactly what I bought these for. I am already fully accustomed to going barefooted so that is not the issue with getting used to the shoes. Overall, besides the right pinky toe being very uncomfortable in these, they were comfortable like wearing slippers with toe inserts. I can honestly say I can run far faster barefooted than either wearing these or any shoes as long as the pavement is reasonably smooth. I also had heel pain walking gently on pavement wearing these and mind you I walk barefooted on pavement like it was carpet. I will stick to going barefooted thanks unless I'ts cold enough to wear gloves on my hands then I shall wear my Rockports too until I can be barefooted again. I don't think they are worth the money all they are is fancy slippers with toe inserts.

You think they look ridiculous ?
They are the same shape as your feet..

some of you people are talking like walking barefoot is strange.. odd..
somthing you have to work up to.
YOU ARE MEANT TO WALK THAT WAY YOU ARE BORN TO WALK THAT WAY

you have all been brainwashed by shoes! the worst thing to happen to the human condition! Reducing your amazing feet to stumps with laces..
Look Go barefoot once in a while.. it wouldn't kill you
you shoe brainwashed people who are afraid of your own feet