Join The Barefoot Running/Shoe Revolution

Originally Posted by Matt_Logan

I went to the website and read the faq, but i want to know 2 things: 1 is there anyone using these that have flat feet and have purchased padding for there old athletic shoes? I have flat feet, which leads to lower back problems. Probably from the heel strike, but still. I want to hear from someone that has a similar issue and uses these.

http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/technology/faqs.htm

I WEAR ORTHOTICS. CAN I STILL WEAR VIBRAM FIVEFINGERS?
FiveFingers footwear is designed to promote better foot mechanics— naturally. An orthotic is an assistive device to support your foot’s function and help you compensate for any biological aberrations. If you have an extremely flat foot, you will need to work into wearing your FiveFingers® gradually, as your muscles will need time to adapt and strengthen.

CAN I USE MY ORTHOTICS IN MY FIVEFINGERS?
FiveFingers are designed to be worn directly against the sole of your foot. Putting something between the two would defeat their purpose.

Originally Posted by Matt_Logan

2 I am now into a cross training phase where i have to start sprinting 100's and 200's. Do these shoes cause any issues with sprinting? would i need to get 2 different pairs? thank you for any responses

i do 100m sprints in my vibram kso's all time. it's gonna take some time for you or anyone to get used to running barefoot/vibrams. you will be using muscles that you have never really used before. and you have to toughen up the soles of your feet. you don't need 2 pairs. just buy the kso's and you'll be fine.

Originally Posted by ian quinto

i can definitely see how someone could sustain a stress fracture from barefoot/vibram running, but only from having poor form or just over-training.

when i first started running "properly", even before i got the vibrams, i felt so happy about not feeling any more lower back pain or shin splints, that i ran everyday. not very long distances, doing about 3 miles/day. but i could feel some soreness and pain at the top of my foot where it connects with the ankle. i knew it was just from overtraining.

I hear ya. Overtraining is overtraining, no matter if you're wearing no shoes or the latest high tech sports shoe. The body can only take so much at a time.

who knew? can't wait to try this.

ordered mine, stoked to get'em and give them a go.

i have flat feet so i'm extra excite to see how they fare.

Originally Posted by tony_toffolo

ordered mine, stoked to get'em and give them a go.

i have flat feet so i'm extra excite to see how they fare.

Awesome! You won't be disappointed. Just remember to ease into training with them.

Originally Posted by tony_toffolo

ordered mine, stoked to get'em and give them a go.

i have flat feet so i'm extra excite to see how they fare.

make sure you get the right size



it's gotta fit snug and tight like a glove, not like a regular shoe where you would usually want about an inch of breathing room.

thanks ian, i used that exact video for sizing.

and don't worry, i'm not looking to run once for an hour only to say "they hurt" and shit like that. i'll be taking my time.

^you don't need the vibrams to run barefoot/properly. you can actually run totally "barefoot". start off by running on a football field or smooth asphalt. it feels awesome. just walking barefoot on those surfaces feels awesome. fuck nike/reebok/adidas/etc.. fuck regular shoes.

I have started running barefoot on my treadmill. I up to almost 2 miles before my soft feet start to blister but I can already feel a difference when running with shoes.
Thanks for the post, I am ordering my kso when I get paid the first.

My Vibrams are the fuckin' BEST! I wear mine all the time, except at work. I cant stand regular shoes anymore