Look At These Awesome Shoes! They Are Like None Other!

[Whitehouse Quail]

Okay, so I knew I was in need of some new running shoes. So, I went to my local REI and was browsing the shoe selection. I had heard of this new type of shoe that helps your agility and reduces the chances of injury, so I had to see them in person. I found them! They are the Vibram KSO, the Five Finger shoe. I normally don't get excited about shoes, but LOOK AT THESE! They feel awesome! I can't wait to run in them!

 

[mamagardener]

Who would have thought...?

 

[jerseygirl1]

Can I ask, how much were they?

 

[kathyinmo]

For real? Or is it a joke? Gloves on your feet?

 

[Rusty Hills Farm]

I dpn't care HOW comfortable they are supposed to be, the company couldn't pay me to wear them. I don't like froggy feet! LOLOLOL. This IS a joke, right? People aren't really putting stuff like this on their feet?!? Gawd, I'm getting old!!!!

Rusty

 

[WingingIt]

LOL. Gloves for your feet!

Can you show us the bottom? How much padding is there on the bottom? I've heard there's a revival of sorts in parts of the country for barefoot running because they say they are now proving that running shoes actually knock your spine out of proper alignment when running.......I could def. see these as a step in that direction.

 

[Whitehouse Quail]

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It's real! Google it!

And they were $85.00. Less than what I spent on my Brooks running shoes earlier in the year!

KSO means Keep Stuff Out, the other versions (Sprint, Classic) don't have the lining above the strap, so these make it so I can run when it's colder and without worrying about the gravel.

Also, they are water proof, so I can go do a triathalon with swimming, running and biking with the same shoes!

Let me grab a pic of the bottoms:

 

[vfem]

I REALLY wanted a pair of these after I saw them in the January issue of Mother Earth Magazine. However, I called the company and after playing tag with a few people, I found out the actual shoes are made in China. I refuse to spend my money on them now.

 

[SillyChicken]

huh.................. and I love being barefoot!

 

[Whitehouse Quail]

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Ahem. I wear them. You should see the looks I got when I walked through the mall today!