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Does anyone have any suggestions for some shoes like the various Vibram models but which do not have entirely separated toes? Perhaps which only have a separat

Does anyone have any suggestions for some shoes like the various Vibram models but which do not have entirely separated toes? Perhaps which only have a separation between the large and small toes? My second and third toes are fused together by some skin. I'd rather not have an operation to separate them as they are fun and unique, but they prevent me from wearing "five-finger" shoes.

kaykay 16y ago
I switch between barefoot and Nike free for my runs. I like 'em. They resemble regular shoes so you could wear them all day.
tyweir 16y ago
You basically want a shoe that offers rock and debris protection and not much more. We have a number of clients using Nike Frees and good old Converse Chuck Taylors (low-cut). Personally, I like my Converse more than my FiveFingers. (I'm co-owner of CrossFit Quantum and we teach forefoot/POSE running as part of our movements.)
baltoo 16y ago
I have a pair of Vibram Five Fingers and while my toes are rather normal it can be difficult when running off-trail. Grass keeps getting stuck between the toes and if you get tired and slow and then happen to glance a rock with the pinkie it can easily get too much grip and you can get a really nasty hit as the toe is wrung out-wise. To get away from toe injuries I've looked at Terra Plana's Evo shoes (http://www.terraplana.com/evo-p-1263.html?colour=271 http://www.terraplana.com/evo-p-1263.html?colour=271). They look like something that might be the thing. But I have not so far actually tested them. If you're going to run more trail-running or the like then perhaps a pair of huaraches might be something for you (http://barefootted.com/shop/ http://barefootted.com/shop/). For me they have been a mixed blessing. I tend to sweat a lot from the feet and thus the airiness of the sandals are really good for me. But it's been hard to learn how to properly string them on longer runs and small mistakes makes it easy for my feet to get blisters.
rue 16y ago
http://feelmax.com http://feelmax.com are what I use.

kaykay 16y ago

I switch between barefoot and Nike free for my runs. I like 'em. They resemble regular shoes so you could wear them all day.

tyweir 16y ago

You basically want a shoe that offers rock and debris protection and not much more. We have a number of clients using Nike Frees and good old Converse Chuck Taylors (low-cut). Personally, I like my Converse more than my FiveFingers. (I'm co-owner of CrossFit Quantum and we teach forefoot/POSE running as part of our movements.)

baltoo 16y ago

I have a pair of Vibram Five Fingers and while my toes are rather normal it can be difficult when running off-trail. Grass keeps getting stuck between the toes and if you get tired and slow and then happen to glance a rock with the pinkie it can easily get too much grip and you can get a really nasty hit as the toe is wrung out-wise. To get away from toe injuries I've looked at Terra Plana's Evo shoes (http://www.terraplana.com/evo-p-1263.html?colour=271 http://www.terraplana.com/evo-p-1263.html?colour=271). They look like something that might be the thing. But I have not so far actually tested them. If you're going to run more trail-running or the like then perhaps a pair of huaraches might be something for you (http://barefootted.com/shop/ http://barefootted.com/shop/). For me they have been a mixed blessing. I tend to sweat a lot from the feet and thus the airiness of the sandals are really good for me. But it's been hard to learn how to properly string them on longer runs and small mistakes makes it easy for my feet to get blisters.

rue 16y ago

http://feelmax.com http://feelmax.com are what I use.