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I don't know about you, but the only reason I need shoes in my day to day life is because I grew up wearing shoes. Left to their own account, my feet would be
by 13of40 10y ago
I don't know about you, but the only reason I need shoes in my day to day life is because I grew up wearing shoes. Left to their own account, my feet would be at least as durable against thorns and rocks as a pair of Amer-Aid flip flops.
- andai 10y agoShoes are a prison for the mind.
- amelius 10y agoThese shoes might solve that problem: [1] [1] https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/b7/69/46/b76946a713ce7f234dbc963dff42597f.jpg https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/b7/69/46/b769...
- cryptarch 10y agoI own a few pairs of Vibram Fivefingers, they're lovely. You feel so much more of the ground you're walking on, so many textures! Death to all footcoffins!
- mahmud 10y agoEvery time I see those things, I can't hold back laughter.
- cryptarch 10y agoThey're pretty funny-looking :) I think the toed socks are definitely very weird-looking, especially when they come in white, looks like a some sort of fetish gear.
- jacquesm 10y agoThe exposed toe is easy to damage, that's why it makes sense to encase all of them in a single container. They're not so much footcoffins as they are toe and sole protectors.
- cryptarch 10y agoWhat do you mean by exposed? Unless you're doing intricate climbing the chances of catching a toe on something in VFs is nill. All VFs have a bit of rubber padding on the front of the toe to prevent toe-stubbing. I've noticed a significant improvement in the coordination/sensitivity of my feet, I stub my toe a lot less often in VFs than when I wear regular shoes. My calves have also become a lot stronger, and my balance has improved as well.
- ianamartin 10y agoI have a few pairs as well. I do recognize that they are weird-looking. But they feel so good to wear. Especially in winter. I love the way it feels to walk around in the snow in those things. I don't wear them all the time, but it's fun when I do.
- nommm-nommm 10y agoDo they make a version for weirdos like me with a Morton's toe? (Longer second toe than big toe) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morton%27s_toe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morton%27s_toe
- andai 10y agohttps://xkcd.com/1065/ https://xkcd.com/1065/ I've been thinking about buying these, along with a worn out pair of "normal" shoes. Then I'll cut out the soles and put the top part over the weird comfy shoes. Best of both worlds!