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I own a pair of these, and I can attest to what the author wrote: when you run in Vibrams (I own the KSOs), you can run faster and longer than in anything else.
by anulman 17y ago
I own a pair of these, and I can attest to what the author wrote: when you run in Vibrams (I own the KSOs), you can run faster and longer than in anything else.
He doesn't mention, though, that your muscles will (initially) hate you for it the day after a run. I'm in my early 20s, and for the couple of days following my first "long" run in my Vibrams, I was walking like I was in my late 60s or 70s.
That said, the pain is worth it -- I'm now walking with a better posture and with more natural-feeling movements, even in my socially accepted shoes.
- spydez 17y agoIf you want some socially acceptable looking shoes that aren't padded, I have some Vivo Barefoot shoes and they are expensive and lovely. All they have is a few millimeters of puncture-resistant rubber between your foot and the ground. All I wear now is Vibrams and Vivos, and I don't even run... >.> I used to hate shoes and wear flip-flops at every opportunity, but now even flip-flops feel clunky. http://www.terraplana.com/vivobarefoot.php http://www.terraplana.com/vivobarefoot.php
- nwinter 17y agoAll agreed. I have the Sprints, and running in them takes some intense getting used to (muscles and blisters). Now that I'm used to them, though, I feel like a ninja.
- dallasrpi 17y agoQuick Review: The shoes hurt on pavement to start but after logging 25 miles total or so it didn't really bother me anymore. They are great for running in grass and other uneven terrain where you might lose your balance with regular shoes. I find they hurt when running on gravel(nickel sized rocks hurt!) more than anything so I try to avoid that but it might be something your feet adjust to with more mileage. I started at 2 miles and have worked my way up to 8 at a time. When switching back to the KSO's after doing a run in regular shoes the day before you feel very light on your feet because they weigh so little. The most pain for me is that im getting blisters in a couple of places I havent before but I expect that to not be a problem once my feet adjust accordingly. Also make sure you get socks if you are going to do running..you dont need them for regular use but you will want them for long distance running. EDIT: The KSO's are probably the shoes you want to get if you want to do longer distance running vs the classic (Based on numerous other reviews I read when trying choosing a model).
- rivo 17y agoPeople keep asking me about my Vibrams, telling me how cool they look. If "socially accepted" means blending in, then of course, you're right. But I've never had a "what a weirdo" reaction. (I live in Berlin, Germany, and there are far weirder looks here.) I've had mine for about a year now. I just wear them like that, I don't use them to run. I like them a lot.