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If you don't run much I highly suggest spending two months running _before_ running in Vibram Five-Fingers. And when you do get them, run on grass or dirt. They
by stanmancan 15y ago
If you don't run much I highly suggest spending two months running _before_ running in Vibram Five-Fingers. And when you do get them, run on grass or dirt. They're the only shoes I wear running and I can do a fast paced 45 minute trail run in them and feel amazing, but even 15-20 minutes on concrete can cause pain.
- jrockway 15y agoI'm going to agree here. It's a good idea to go to a running shoe store and run on a treadmill with a variety of shoes. I only discovered this after injuring myself with shoes that weren't supportive enough (a neutral cushioning shoe). Now I have to stop running for two months and go to physical therapy twice a week. If I had gotten the right shoes in the first place, I could be running now. Don't get "barefoot" shoes unless you are an experienced runner.
- joelrunyon 15y agoI ran a marathon in my VFFs and I've bene running for a year. I was hurting afterwards but definitely survived. In fact, the VFFs allowed me to start running again. Before them, I would run 1-2 miles and have massive knee pain and shin splints. VFFs are awesome, but take your time, get used to them and stretch a lot. They're worth it.