Vibram FiveFingers Sprint

this "sprint" version looks way better than the "classic" edition

I only wear "conventional" shoes and boots for work. The rest of the time you will find me in these shoes or nothing at all. If I could be a distributor for these shoes I would. They are awesome!!!!

Is it comfortable? I experience discomfort running barefoot, just wondering if it is cushy?

Can't help but wonder about choosing the right size. Foot size is always a variable but toe size adds another dimension. Foot size does not exactly relate to toe size.
I would be very hesitant to phurchase these without a through fitting.

The description says the material is stretch, so that might give some leway in regards to fit. In fact tighter may be better in this case. One thing I'm worried about is the smell. Sweaty feet + closed space + rubber sole don't make for happy noses.

The sick thing about these hybrid-sandals is they do have some 'science' in their design with function and form tweaked!

Materials Used:

UPPER - abrasion-resistant stretch polyamide fabric (its basically a high tech nylon)
SOLE- Vibram TC-1 performance rubber (KD1964, they should be very 'cushy')
FOOTBED- Antimicrobial microfiber (Omar, this material should keep foot oder at bay)

And they are Machine washable and Air dried.

I am pretty sold on these, does anyone know any stores in the GTA that might sell these?

I want to try a pair on.

The importance of simulating a barefoot experience can not be overstated. Research indicates foot and back problems result from the continual weakening of foot strength brought about by too much artificial support.

KD1964 there is no cushion in these shoes. Just cloth and a thin piece of rubber. It is about the closest you can come to actual barefoot running. I have friends that were not comfortable barefooting it tell me that they liked the Nike Free. Just too much cushion for me.

Does the material between your toes get annoying?

I have both the sprint and the classic. I love them both. Its amazing how comfortable they are doing just about anything.

Ruthless813,
No, the material between your toes isn't annoying. I am generally a person who cannot stand things between my toes - I refuse to wear flip-flops for that reason and have never liked toe socks. Though it can take practice for some individuals to get their toes into the "correct" slots with FiveFingers, oddly enough the sensation of there being anything between the toes disappears. I think it may have to do with the way your feet spread naturally when not bound up in shoes - the toes spread a bit more, allowing space for the material of the shoes. I have a pair of the thick Neoprene FiveFingers and half the time I forget I have anything on my feet at all, much less between my toes. :)

I finally got my pair of Sprints today! Wow, they are SO different from the Surges! The biggest difference is that the toes ARE difficult to get on with the Sprints, whereas I had no trouble at all getting my toes into the slots of the Surge model. I think this is because the thicker neoprene of the Surges (and probably the newer Flow model) helps keep the shape of the toe slots while you put your toes in.

Everything about these shoes are thinner and more flexible than the more heavy-duty Surge (and probably Flow) model(s). Definetly breathable for the ol' feet. I got a pair of Injini socks to wear with these to help keep grit out and to keep my feet warmer in our colder Alaska weather, but even on a windy day in the 50'sF my feet were overheating. The socks fit in the shoes well, though, and prevented the heel from chafing - my only real complaint. I read that other people who have had chafing in the heel covered it with tape and then they were fine. The middle strap creates no chafing at all.

I haven't worn these in water or on any big hikes yet but I am already in love all over again with FiveFingers. Depending on how it goes with heat and debris, I will probably get a pair of KSOs next summer. (At this rate I will be buying a pair a year - geez!) At the moment I have no preference for these over my pair of Surges; its like comparing running shoes to snowboots, two items for different uses.

Oh, one other thing of note: the "red" pair of Sprints, which look orange on the website, are indeed a firetruck red and not orange at all. I was bummed about this, thinking they were on the orange side. Oh well. I certainly didn't get into FiveFingers for their looks. ;)