Thread: Life Anyone here try the Vibram Five Finger [Toed] Shoes, yet?
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Old 01-01-2011, 06:47 PM   #8
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I've been tempted to buy them for running because they're supposedly easier on the knees, but then I heard that in long distance running they make one more prone to shin splints. I'm still intrigued, but in running you apparently either have to go with traditional shoes or barefoot shoes, and can't mix and match.
Go try on a pair at a store near you... but MAKE sure to buy socks... they add to the comfort level.

I'm not really a runner, but they my joints and ligaments so 'springy' that I am more nimble and move faster in them.

Here is Tim Ferriss' POV on them.

Tim Ferriss on Vibram Shoes from Kevin Rose on Vimeo.
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