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Product Specifications
BrandFiveFingers
Material CompositionNylon & Rubber
StyleRunning Trail Running
ColourBlack
FasteningVelcro
OuterNylon
InnerFabric
SoleRubber
MaterialManmade
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Over the last two years, the KSO has become the most popular model for men due to its comfort and versatility. Featuringa thin, abrasion-resistant stretch nylon and breathable mesh upper that wraps your entire forefoot to “Keep StuffOut.”
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MINIMALIST RUNNING / BAREFOOT RUNNING The typical human foot is an anatomical masterpiece of evolution with 26 bones, 33 joints, 20 muscles, and hundreds of sensory receptors, tendons and ligaments. To keep our feet healthy, like the rest of our bodies, they need to be stimulated and exercised regularly. Many experts believe the shoes we wear not only cast the foot in a protective form, but can also weaken our foot and leg muscles, leaving them underdeveloped and more susceptible to injury. And while there are many occasions where traditional footwear is essential for protection, safety, and security, it is equally important to stimulate and exercise our feet in a more natural state on a regular basis. To stimulate the muscles in your feet and lower legs, which in turn can make stronger, healthier and improve your balance then the Vibram Fivefingers could help you achieve this. Use them for training, running and many other activities to see the benfits! The Vibram Lady KSO has become one of the most popular models for women due to its comfort and versatility
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Black|Size Name:4 UK
I love my Vibrams. Been running for five or six years now, distances from 10k to a 52km ultra marathon in South Africa - so I like to think I at least know a little of what I'm talking about.
My Vibrams were a little tight to begin with, but over time they've loosened up a bit and now they're just a perfect fit. They're a nightmare to put on and take off the first few times, but persevere - you'll get used to it. And the first run you have with them - wow. Seriously, they're awesome. You can feel the texture of whatever's underneath you, and also the cold or warmth transferring to your foot. As they're ridiculously light, you'll notice within just a few runs the difference in weight as soon as you put your old trainers back on.
A couple of warning:
1. It's easy to stub your toe on the ground if you're not careful, I've done it twice now. Nothing broken, just painful for a few minutes, though fortunately I could run through mine.
2. Heel strike. If you heel strike then you'll struggle initially in these. I tend to mid-foot strike so I've been lucky, but if you heel strike you'll have to adapt your running style, although this should happen naturally. But if that's the case, don't go out for long runs straight away in them, let your feet adapt. There are lots of other articles on this issue that explain it better than I can, so just google Vibrams and heel strike.
3. The cloth material at the top. Mine is looking a little tatty now. Not hugely, but there are a couple of tiny rips from where I've been running cross country and my foot has brushed against something on an overgrown trail. Not a big issue, but it's a bit of a shame. When I say a little tatty, though, I mean just that - don't get all paranoid they won't last, they most definitely will.
4. Social. Be prepared for lots of stares and questions!
My Vibrams were a little tight to begin with, but over time they've loosened up a bit and now they're just a perfect fit. They're a nightmare to put on and take off the first few times, but persevere - you'll get used to it. And the first run you have with them - wow. Seriously, they're awesome. You can feel the texture of whatever's underneath you, and also the cold or warmth transferring to your foot. As they're ridiculously light, you'll notice within just a few runs the difference in weight as soon as you put your old trainers back on.
A couple of warning:
1. It's easy to stub your toe on the ground if you're not careful, I've done it twice now. Nothing broken, just painful for a few minutes, though fortunately I could run through mine.
2. Heel strike. If you heel strike then you'll struggle initially in these. I tend to mid-foot strike so I've been lucky, but if you heel strike you'll have to adapt your running style, although this should happen naturally. But if that's the case, don't go out for long runs straight away in them, let your feet adapt. There are lots of other articles on this issue that explain it better than I can, so just google Vibrams and heel strike.
3. The cloth material at the top. Mine is looking a little tatty now. Not hugely, but there are a couple of tiny rips from where I've been running cross country and my foot has brushed against something on an overgrown trail. Not a big issue, but it's a bit of a shame. When I say a little tatty, though, I mean just that - don't get all paranoid they won't last, they most definitely will.
4. Social. Be prepared for lots of stares and questions!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Black|Size Name:4 UK
Ok, so you either love or hate these funny looking feet-things, but reserve judgement if you can until you've had a chance to try on a pair. If you feel kinda 'so what', then they probably don't suit your feet (they're not for everyone! Have a look on the VFF website for guidance)
BUT if like me you get a 'wow!!' then they are well worth the replacement cost of a standard pair of runing/sports shoes.
In a way these little things are even better than being barefoot, since if you are used to restrictive footwear, your feet tend to retain this shape out of habit and the VFFs encourage your toes to splay and straighten, allowing tendons and muscles you never knew about to get in on the action.
Two words of warning though:
ONE: Build up time in your VFFs very gradually, and don't necessarily expect these shoes will completely replace your regular sports shoes. I have been wearing mine about the house and for walking and (very) short bursts of running for about a month, and I'm just starting to feel ready to step it up a little, if you'll forgive the choice of phrase. I've been noticing a slight ache in the tops of my feet and through my toes in the mornings, especially following circuit training etc., and I feel crampy in my calves very quickly when running due to the changes in gait and the new absence of a heel strike. They did work well for bouldering/scrambling in an old slate quarry: even in very wet conditions they proved surprisingly grippy.
TWO: They do tend to get a bit whiffy! But you can machine wash them as often as necessary, and I gather there are products you can apply to you feet to prevent bacteria making smells. Also there are toe socks, but I haven't tried these.
Final point: they took a week or so to break in before I was convinced I was going to really fly in these, but it was worth the wait.
If you decide to go for it, I hope you enjoy yours as much as I love mine!
BUT if like me you get a 'wow!!' then they are well worth the replacement cost of a standard pair of runing/sports shoes.
In a way these little things are even better than being barefoot, since if you are used to restrictive footwear, your feet tend to retain this shape out of habit and the VFFs encourage your toes to splay and straighten, allowing tendons and muscles you never knew about to get in on the action.
Two words of warning though:
ONE: Build up time in your VFFs very gradually, and don't necessarily expect these shoes will completely replace your regular sports shoes. I have been wearing mine about the house and for walking and (very) short bursts of running for about a month, and I'm just starting to feel ready to step it up a little, if you'll forgive the choice of phrase. I've been noticing a slight ache in the tops of my feet and through my toes in the mornings, especially following circuit training etc., and I feel crampy in my calves very quickly when running due to the changes in gait and the new absence of a heel strike. They did work well for bouldering/scrambling in an old slate quarry: even in very wet conditions they proved surprisingly grippy.
TWO: They do tend to get a bit whiffy! But you can machine wash them as often as necessary, and I gather there are products you can apply to you feet to prevent bacteria making smells. Also there are toe socks, but I haven't tried these.
Final point: they took a week or so to break in before I was convinced I was going to really fly in these, but it was worth the wait.
If you decide to go for it, I hope you enjoy yours as much as I love mine!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Black|Size Name:6 UK
Having dislocated both my knees over the years, plus other injuries, I had been told running was not a good idea but I didn't want to admit defeat..! Having read "born to run" I thought a complete re-think of my running technique was a do-or-die solution; and it worked!! I completed my 1st triathlon 1 month after I started using the Vibrams with a personal best in the run!! The REALLY important thing to remember is that your feet are not used to having to work this hard so, no matter how fit you are, you have to begin with short distances - just 1 mile or so. Or you will risk stress fractures & your calves will really struggle. The correct technique is also vital; if you heel strike you will damage yourself so read into it & look on youtube etc... This is like learning a new sport!! A personal trainer friend was very sceptical but she is a complete convert now and wears them EVERYWHERE! I'm never looking back. Some people already have a great running style, even in trainers, but if you struggle or hurt when you run this could be the answer you're looking for - running is FUN again!!
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