I read Born to Run last week and felt like I'd been whacked over the head with a plank of wood re the crapness of built up running shoes. I have since tried 2 x 10 minute runs on a treadmill in just socks. To be honest it hurt like hell (ankles & calves) but I am keen to try it out in full so drove to Sheffield today to buy some Five Fingers KSO (from Naked Ape).

I followed the sizing guide on the USA website and thought I'd need a 39 or 40. The 39 was a tiny bit tight on the right toes so I got the 40 and have been wearing them around the house for a few hours. They are dead comfy and I'm suprised by how little I notice having my toes separated.

I'll try a short run outside in them tomorrow and I hope they prove worth the money (£80!). Incidentally, the shop assistant in Naked Ape was very knowledgable about fit etc as he wears them himself. He reckons they are selling like hot cakes and every spare inch of the shop was stacked with boxes of them so I believe him. Haven't ever seen anyone wearing them though and also wouldn't dare show up at running club in mine.