I don't even wanna click that link for fear of what it might bring up!!Originally Posted by deekod
Last edited by southernsoftie; 20-04-2009 at 12:15 AM.
"The best shield is to accept the pain, then what can really destroy me?"
http://garyufm.blogspot.co.uk
LOL - nothing unsavoury, but definitely something unusual!I don't even wanna click that link for fear of what it might bring up!!
Phew! Though it still looks kinda kinky. Seen these before...but never on anyone's feet. Would be interesting to hear a few first hand (or feet, obviously) reviews.
"The best shield is to accept the pain, then what can really destroy me?"
http://garyufm.blogspot.co.uk
Heres a review i found..
http://www.keith-in-training.com/200...os-part-i.html
He's obviously a fan. Would need to give them a try before committing myself.
"The best shield is to accept the pain, then what can really destroy me?"
http://garyufm.blogspot.co.uk
Haha to early in the morning for that thread title!
Hills and Guinness!
Better start by saying that these are probably not ideal shoes for fell running.
I've had a pair of these for a couple of months. I'm using them to strengthen my feet as I get PF and I've got a mildly arthritic toe. I've done 3 or 4 70 min fell runs in them. They're a bit sketchy on steep grass and steep mud and a bit sore descending on sharp stones, so foot placements is more key than usual. Otherwise great fun and I've done some fast times on my usual route.
No cushioning and definitely worth getting used to them round the house first, then short runs outside. I didn’t do any of that, then wore them on a 2 ½ fhour fell run second time out and my legs and foot tendons were really sore for about 10 days after. Serious case of overdoing it!
Read the stuff online about sizing as this is crucial and easy to get wrong.
I bought some (the KSO version) a few months ago but have not run in them (still winter here until recently). There are numerous reports/reviews on the Pose forums and as someone else posted, on various blogs (go to vibram fivefingers webpage for links to other blogs). Barefoot Ted is another blog with extensive reviews.
My view - they are comfortable and work very well for working out - strength training. Not barefoot, but much more so than any shoe. The big benefit for me is greater stability / balance than any shoes. I'm going to try them for running when the trails dry out some.
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