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Vibram FiveFingers Sprint

The introduction of the original FiveFingers Classic was a revolutionary evolution in the barefoot market because it allowed people to enjoy the benefits of going barefoot while still offering the protection of a shoe.

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Vibram FiveFingers Sprint
MSRP $80.00
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Experience barefoot running and walking while protecting the soles of your feet from the terrain
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secure fit - able to tighten the shoe at the top and the heel
+25agreedisagree

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lightweight
+23agreedisagree

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machine washable
+19agreedisagree

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Extremely flexible
+18agreedisagree

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there is so much more to these shoes than the ability to walk barefoot. they help to separate the toes, lift the arches, improving knee action and lower back fitness. the foundation of our body is on the base and these shoes make the base stronger and more flexible - a good thing!
+13agreedisagree

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Toes that are separated instead of compressed are happy toes.
+13agreedisagree

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Easy to wear Injinji toe socks with for extra insulation & protection against debris
+5agreedisagree

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Nice variety of colors to choose from, bold and subtle
+4agreedisagree

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The versatility in applications is limitless; from rock climbing to kayaking to hiking to a night out bar hoppin' after a long day at the beach. If you think of your body as a car wouldn't you want the best tires you could get?!
+4agreedisagree

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Makes it easier to stop heel-striking while running. Not heel-striking takes care of the risk of plantar fasciitis.
+2agreedisagree

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As a karate teacher that spends hours in bare feet I hate putting shoes on, Sprints allow for that feeling I am bare foot!!! Osu!
+1agreedisagree

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takes time to get used to them
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Heel construction can chafe a bit.
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feels too tight around pinkie toe
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The shoes tend to stink faster than regular shoes, although this is hardly a con as you can machine wash them.
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very little cushioning. not comfortable to walk, jog, or run
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can give plantar fasciitis; a very painful condition of inflamation of the bottom surface of the foot. so painful, it has been misdiagnosed as a broken foot
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Details

The Vibram FiveFingers Sprint was created in response to people who enjoyed running, hiking and doing other forms of fitness activity with the Classic, but wanted a more secure fit. The Sprint has a hook-and-loop closure along the heel and at the top of the shoe for custom tightness and ensures the shoe will stay on throughout rigorous activity.

Materials:

  • upper - tear resistant stretch polyamide
  • sole - Vibram TC-1 rubber
  • footbed - antimicrobial microfiber

Weight:

  • men's versions - 5.2 ounces
  • women's versions - 4.4 ounces.

The FiveFingers Sprint is machine washable and quick drying. It retails for around $80 and is available now in stores and online.

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Vibram FiveFingers Sprint | Men's

• Vibram FiveFingers Sprint - Men's (FREE SHIPPING) (47, Red/Black/Black)

UPC: 879605001428

EAN: 879605001428

Vibram FiveFingers Sprint | Women's

• Vibram Five Fingers SPRINT Women's Shoes (Blue) FREE SHIPPING (37 (8 7/8"), Blue/Aqua/Grey)

UPC: 879605001299

EAN: 879605001299

Vibram FiveFingers Sprint | Women's

• Womens Vibram FiveFinger Sprint

MPN: W119

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MSRP  $80.00    Released  January, 2008
Pros
  • Lightweight
  • Machine washable
  • Addition of mesh helps keep out sand and dirt
Cons
  • Takes time to get used to them
  • Separate toes may be uncomfortable for people with long or short toes
  • Not very comfortable with toe socks.
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MSRP  $70.00    Released  --
Pros
  • Can be use for barefoot running
  • Stylish alternative to lame flip flops
  • alternative to shoes - great for simple strolls to the store, around the yard, etc,.
Cons
  • May cause chafing if you have sweaty feet
  • Foot odor
  • Elastic cord length is inconsistent.
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Vibram FiveFingers Flow

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MSRP  $90.00    Released  January, 2008
Pros
  • Warm enough to wear during fall/winter months.
  • Experience barefoot running and walking while protecting the soles of your feet from the terrain
  • Lightweight
  • Machine washable
Cons
  • Very tight around the toes. More fabric needed.
  • Takes time getting used to them
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60
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Nike Free 3.0

Nike Free 3.0

MSRP  $85.00    Released  January, 2007
Pros
  • great for people who have issues with running in regular shoes
  • protects your feet
  • looks like a normal shoe
  • light weight
Cons
  • may not fit like a form fitting design
  • a bit ugly
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3 reviews
79
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Nike Free 7.0

MSRP  $85.00    Released  January, 2007
Pros
  • Lightweight
  • Increases strength more than a regular shoe would
  • Breathable
  • Good flexibility
Cons
  • Marketed as a running shoe but it's more like a training shoe
  • Not good for long distances
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1.  avatar dakalvia said:

this "sprint" version looks way better than the "classic" edition
Sep 12, 2007 11:20am
2.  avatar Carlaton said:

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!!!!
Sep 21, 2007 3:53am
3.  avatar KD1964 said:

Is it comfortable? I experience discomfort running barefoot, just wondering if it is cushy?
Sep 27, 2007 12:06pm
4.  avatar Larry said:

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.
Sep 27, 2007 2:54pm
5.  avatar Omar said:

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.
Sep 27, 2007 3:23pm
6.  avatar Whipdaddy said:

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.
Sep 30, 2007 11:50am
7.  avatar rlkatz said:

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.
Oct 24, 2007 10:11am
8.  avatar Carlaton said:

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.
Nov 22, 2007 1:56pm
9.  avatar ruthless813 said:

Does the material between your toes get annoying?
Feb 15, 2008 7:49pm
10.  avatar sam819 said:

I have both the sprint and the classic. I love them both. Its amazing how comfortable they are doing just about anything.
Mar 22, 2008 10:54pm
11.  avatar Wolfmaan said:

I recently purchased a pair of the Vibram Five Fingers Sprint shoes at the Mountain Equipment Co-Op in Toronto, Ontario Canada.

Although these shoes have a very cool and unusual look, they are certainly not for use around the office.

They are extremely comfortable and pretty well true to size. I take a size 41 Birkenstock shoe, and a size 41 Vibram FiveFingers. I do get a lot of positive comments on th e trail about them.

They are exactly what the reviews say. They are incredibly light, very comfortable and most of the time you don't know you're wearing shoes at all. You can feel the entire ground texture and even temperatures on rocks in the cold and in the warmth.

If you are into barefoot hiking or just want to know what it's like to hike barefoot without having to get toughened leather feet, these shoes are for you. The are not cushioned or padded in any way, so for people who don't go barefoot, the will certainly be an unusual experience.

The soles are very sticky when it comes to climbing rocks and hills and loose gravel as well.

It is certainly worth the time to try these shoes out. I think I would trade most of my hiking shoes and sandals for fivefingers if I could.

May 26, 2008 5:07pm
12.  avatar Howlsthunder said:

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. :)
May 27, 2008 9:40pm
13.  avatar Howlsthunder said:

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. ;)
May 30, 2008 11:54pm
14.  avatar runninggirl said:

Vibram five fingers have changed my life! I can run now injury free!

In the past i have had a long list of bio machanical injuries which i now believe was the use of motion controlled runner's and othodics. The more i was injured the more shoes and different types of othodics i would try to compat the mounting issues with stress fractures, shin splints, major sprains, and an achillies tear. I spent a fortune on these useless things.

Then, around four months ago on a gorgeous sunny day i thought i'd take the runners off and run around an oval barefoot. To my complete suprise the more i did this the better my legs got. All the injuries went and i found that i could run everyday without a problem, but, the oval got very boring, i felt like a goldfish swimming around and around! This is when i jumped on line found the Vibram five fingers!

The first day i took my Sprint's on an 8km trail run. I wasn't expecting to go that far as this run can be quite challenging with some concrete areas. Normally in the old trainers i would be screaming in agony from shin splints, however, i had nothing but that wonderful feeling of well worked muscles! I was incredibly suprised that the lack of cushioning was not an issue running on concrete, my legs felt like little springs, and my whole running gait has changed ( i have a faster leg turn over now). The only criticism is that the Sprint's chaved my heals, i now run in the KSO's with the indinji socks without a problem! :)

For the first time in my life i feel that i can now start really training for a marathon, something i never felt would be possible!

Vibram Five Fingers have truly unleashed the inner Forrest (ett) Gump in me!

ROCK ON VIBRAM'S

Jul 25, 2008 1:28am
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scubaryan

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July 19, 2009
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ProSCORE
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8 pros
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Pros

  • Experience barefoot running and walking while protecting the soles of your feet from the terrain
  • secure fit - able to tighten the shoe at the top and the heel
  • lightweight
  • machine washable
  • Extremely flexible
  • there is so much more to these shoes than the ability to walk barefoot. they help to separate the toes, lift the arches, improving knee action and lower back fitness. the foundation of our body is on the base and these shoes make the base stronger and more flexible - a good thing!
  • Toes that are separated instead of compressed are happy toes.
  • Nice variety of colors to choose from, bold and subtle

Cons

  • Heel construction can chafe a bit.
  • can give plantar fasciitis; a very painful condition of inflamation of the bottom surface of the foot. so painful, it has been misdiagnosed as a broken foot

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8 pros
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Pros

  • Experience barefoot running and walking while protecting the soles of your feet from the terrain
  • lightweight
  • machine washable
  • Extremely flexible
  • there is so much more to these shoes than the ability to walk barefoot. they help to separate the toes, lift the arches, improving knee action and lower back fitness. the foundation of our body is on the base and these shoes make the base stronger and more flexible - a good thing!
  • Toes that are separated instead of compressed are happy toes.
  • The versatility in applications is limitless; from rock climbing to kayaking to hiking to a night out bar hoppin' after a long day at the beach. If you think of your body as a car wouldn't you want the best tires you could get?!
  • Makes it easier to stop heel-striking while running. Not heel-striking takes care of the risk of plantar fasciitis.

Cons

  • takes time to get used to them

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codyjohnson

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October 19, 2009
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Pros

  • Experience barefoot running and walking while protecting the soles of your feet from the terrain
  • secure fit - able to tighten the shoe at the top and the heel
  • lightweight
  • machine washable
  • Extremely flexible
  • there is so much more to these shoes than the ability to walk barefoot. they help to separate the toes, lift the arches, improving knee action and lower back fitness. the foundation of our body is on the base and these shoes make the base stronger and more flexible - a good thing!
  • Toes that are separated instead of compressed are happy toes.
  • Makes it easier to stop heel-striking while running. Not heel-striking takes care of the risk of plantar fasciitis.

Cons

  • takes time to get used to them

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April 21, 2009
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Pros

  • Experience barefoot running and walking while protecting the soles of your feet from the terrain
  • secure fit - able to tighten the shoe at the top and the heel
  • lightweight
  • machine washable
  • Extremely flexible
  • there is so much more to these shoes than the ability to walk barefoot. they help to separate the toes, lift the arches, improving knee action and lower back fitness. the foundation of our body is on the base and these shoes make the base stronger and more flexible - a good thing!
  • Toes that are separated instead of compressed are happy toes.
  • Nice variety of colors to choose from, bold and subtle
  • The versatility in applications is limitless; from rock climbing to kayaking to hiking to a night out bar hoppin' after a long day at the beach. If you think of your body as a car wouldn't you want the best tires you could get?!

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Kenya Budd

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August 15, 2009
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Pros

  • Experience barefoot running and walking while protecting the soles of your feet from the terrain
  • secure fit - able to tighten the shoe at the top and the heel
  • machine washable
  • Toes that are separated instead of compressed are happy toes.
  • The versatility in applications is limitless; from rock climbing to kayaking to hiking to a night out bar hoppin' after a long day at the beach. If you think of your body as a car wouldn't you want the best tires you could get?!

Cons

  • takes time to get used to them
  • Heel construction can chafe a bit.
  • feels too tight around pinkie toe

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May 4, 2009
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Pros

  • Experience barefoot running and walking while protecting the soles of your feet from the terrain
  • secure fit - able to tighten the shoe at the top and the heel
  • lightweight
  • machine washable
  • Extremely flexible
  • there is so much more to these shoes than the ability to walk barefoot. they help to separate the toes, lift the arches, improving knee action and lower back fitness. the foundation of our body is on the base and these shoes make the base stronger and more flexible - a good thing!
  • Toes that are separated instead of compressed are happy toes.
  • Easy to wear Injinji toe socks with for extra insulation & protection against debris

Cons

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Pros

  • Experience barefoot running and walking while protecting the soles of your feet from the terrain
  • secure fit - able to tighten the shoe at the top and the heel
  • lightweight
  • there is so much more to these shoes than the ability to walk barefoot. they help to separate the toes, lift the arches, improving knee action and lower back fitness. the foundation of our body is on the base and these shoes make the base stronger and more flexible - a good thing!
  • Toes that are separated instead of compressed are happy toes.
  • Easy to wear Injinji toe socks with for extra insulation & protection against debris

Cons

  • takes time to get used to them
  • Heel construction can chafe a bit.

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Pros

  • Experience barefoot running and walking while protecting the soles of your feet from the terrain
  • secure fit - able to tighten the shoe at the top and the heel
  • lightweight
  • machine washable
  • Extremely flexible
  • there is so much more to these shoes than the ability to walk barefoot. they help to separate the toes, lift the arches, improving knee action and lower back fitness. the foundation of our body is on the base and these shoes make the base stronger and more flexible - a good thing!
  • Toes that are separated instead of compressed are happy toes.

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love itlove it

Pros

  • Experience barefoot running and walking while protecting the soles of your feet from the terrain
  • secure fit - able to tighten the shoe at the top and the heel
  • lightweight
  • Extremely flexible
  • there is so much more to these shoes than the ability to walk barefoot. they help to separate the toes, lift the arches, improving knee action and lower back fitness. the foundation of our body is on the base and these shoes make the base stronger and more flexible - a good thing!
  • Toes that are separated instead of compressed are happy toes.
  • Nice variety of colors to choose from, bold and subtle

Cons

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Pros

  • secure fit - able to tighten the shoe at the top and the heel
  • Extremely flexible

Cons

  • takes time to get used to them
  • Heel construction can chafe a bit.
  • feels too tight around pinkie toe

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