Vibram FiveFingers were originally developed as a “barefoot alternative” for sailing and climbing. As you will see in the video clip, they have thin, flexible soles that are contoured to the shape of the human foot.
A bit of trivia: They were origanlly made and marketed in Italy. The Italian word for fingers and toes is the same, so in the English translation they used fingers and the name/brand/idea stuck.
I completely love the name; it cracks me up every time I think of it and the shoes!
With the “primal” folks, these have really exploded. I saw a girl at my gym in them a few weeks ago and thought, “What the heck”! I have since learned much about them. I like the idea – a lot. It just seems to make sense.
At first I thought, “I’m not going to be sucked into getting these.” But, guess what? I have been. I’m waiting for a new shipment to arrive in August at a nearby store. I think it’s certainly the type of “shoe” one needs to try on.
I kind of like these but perhaps I should go with something a bit less conspicuous:
I want to try them with a few activities. I enjoy doing ropes courses and I think they would be great for this. I want to try sprinting with them, but think I’ll break them and my feet in first!
Anyway, I think they are kinda freaky and kinda cool!
And, I’m gonna get me some!
Here’s a great video review I think will give a good overview of everything I’ve been reading.
