Comments on: Vibram FiveFingers http://www.marksdailyapple.com/vibram-fivefingers/ Serving up health and fitness insights (daily, of course) with a side of irreverence. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:26:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: john http://www.marksdailyapple.com/vibram-fivefingers/#comment-16363 john Fri, 30 Nov 2007 19:06:48 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/vibram-fivefingers/#comment-16363 I own the Kayakshed and www.kayakshed.com we've been selling them for a couple years now (I think we were one of Vibrams first stores) Since then, I've purchased both the five fingers classic as well as the sprints for myself. I can't tell you how much I love 'em! They were not what I expected. I thought I would only use them for water applications (Kayaking obviously). Turns out I use them more for all sorts of things including yard work. They are tough to fit. We have a sizing chart on our site that works well. However if you're in between 2 sizes. Buy both sizes and return the one that doesn't fit. They are tricky to fit and they do get easier to put on after you have put them on 2 or 3 times. Good luck and enjoy! www.kayakshed.com/vibramfivefingers.cfm I own the Kayakshed and http://www.kayakshed.com we’ve been selling them for a couple years now (I think we were one of Vibrams first stores) Since then, I’ve purchased both the five fingers classic as well as the sprints for myself. I can’t tell you how much I love ‘em! They were not what I expected. I thought I would only use them for water applications (Kayaking obviously). Turns out I use them more for all sorts of things including yard work. They are tough to fit. We have a sizing chart on our site that works well. However if you’re in between 2 sizes. Buy both sizes and return the one that doesn’t fit. They are tricky to fit and they do get easier to put on after you have put them on 2 or 3 times. Good luck and enjoy! http://www.kayakshed.com/vibramfivefingers.cfm

]]> By: Rob O. http://www.marksdailyapple.com/vibram-fivefingers/#comment-11888 Rob O. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:19:16 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/vibram-fivefingers/#comment-11888 Got 'em! Love 'em! Especially like the looks I get when I wear 'em. I call 'em my "MonkeyFeets!" I did notice that my FiveFingers aggravated my ingrown toenails on my big toes at first - and still after prolonged sessions they still do. But mostly this was solved by splurging on a quality pedicure. Got ‘em! Love ‘em! Especially like the looks I get when I wear ‘em. I call ‘em my “MonkeyFeets!”

I did notice that my FiveFingers aggravated my ingrown toenails on my big toes at first - and still after prolonged sessions they still do. But mostly this was solved by splurging on a quality pedicure.

]]> By: Paul V http://www.marksdailyapple.com/vibram-fivefingers/#comment-11156 Paul V Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:10:38 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/vibram-fivefingers/#comment-11156 Dave: Easing into it sounds like the best approach. Additionally find a reputable PT or Massage therapist who can work with you on specific ways of opening up the lower legs and the bottom of the feet. With high arches, there are usually ways to speed up the process of creating more ease in your step. Dave: Easing into it sounds like the best approach. Additionally find a reputable PT or Massage therapist who can work with you on specific ways of opening up the lower legs and the bottom of the feet. With high arches, there are usually ways to speed up the process of creating more ease in your step.

]]> By: Dave C. http://www.marksdailyapple.com/vibram-fivefingers/#comment-11151 Dave C. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:19:33 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/vibram-fivefingers/#comment-11151 Paul: Thanks for the link. Looks like I have a couple of things going for me. I have high arches, and I have a neutral gait so I haven't had to use "motion control" shoes. Mark sent me an email about these in my Apple infancy that I thought I had saved but can't find. I *think* he said something to the effect that using them could be beneficial in the long run with my PF problem. My main concern is the transition from a 55 year old heel striker to a more flat footed approach. I guess I'll head to the beach and try it barefoot in little doses and see how I adapt. Thanks again! Paul: Thanks for the link. Looks like I have a couple of things going for me. I have high arches, and I have a neutral gait so I haven’t had to use “motion control” shoes. Mark sent me an email about these in my Apple infancy that I thought I had saved but can’t find. I *think* he said something to the effect that using them could be beneficial in the long run with my PF problem. My main concern is the transition from a 55 year old heel striker to a more flat footed approach. I guess I’ll head to the beach and try it barefoot in little doses and see how I adapt.

Thanks again!

]]> By: Craig http://www.marksdailyapple.com/vibram-fivefingers/#comment-11147 Craig Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:47:30 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/vibram-fivefingers/#comment-11147 I'm also a fan - I use them instead of flip-flops in my backpack (I've been travelling almost non-stop for 20 months now) and wouldn't go back to flip-flops. Mine have walked the streets of Venice, trails of Slovakia and even most of the West highland way in Scotland. My personal review is <a href="http://www.indietravelpodcast.com/2007/episode/026-review-vibram-five-fingers/" rel="nofollow">here</a> and there's also a flickr group for them: http://flickr.com/groups/fivefingers Craig I’m also a fan - I use them instead of flip-flops in my backpack (I’ve been travelling almost non-stop for 20 months now) and wouldn’t go back to flip-flops.

Mine have walked the streets of Venice, trails of Slovakia and even most of the West highland way in Scotland.

My personal review is here and there’s also a flickr group for them: http://flickr.com/groups/fivefingers

Craig

]]> By: Paul V http://www.marksdailyapple.com/vibram-fivefingers/#comment-11137 Paul V Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:17:41 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/vibram-fivefingers/#comment-11137 Coop, That "feeling like a kid again" certainly describes the overall sensation we've felt with the FiveFingsers. A renewed playfullness if you will. Dave C. Check out the web page from their site.http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/technology/faqs_mechanics.cfm This may be able to answer some of your questions. If you've had problems in the past with plantar fasciitis then i believe they would recommend you slowly work your way into to wearing them. Do you have high arches, or flat feet? Both can result with variations of plantar fasciitis. If you still have questions, give them a call and speak to someone one on one. Coop,
That “feeling like a kid again” certainly describes the overall sensation we’ve felt with the FiveFingsers. A renewed playfullness if you will.

Dave C.

Check out the web page from their site.http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/technology/faqs_mechanics.cfm This may be able to answer some of your questions. If you’ve had problems in the past with plantar fasciitis then i believe they would recommend you slowly work your way into to wearing them. Do you have high arches, or flat feet? Both can result with variations of plantar fasciitis. If you still have questions, give them a call and speak to someone one on one.

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