Walkers | General Banter | Vibram Five Fingers

Hikoi man

Hikoi man — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:50:39 +1200

Kia ora everyone

Has anyone tried the Vibram Five Fingers shoes for their walking? You know those weird looking shoes that have places for your toes, a bit like a glove for the foot. They are supposed to be great for any sporting activitiy are machine washable and pack flat...

Susan Devoy

Susan Devoy — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:37:17 +1200

I haven't tried them but would like to.The people I have spoken to swear by them. I have always enjoyed the sensation of walking/running in barefeet but it is a little too dangerous with sharp stones /glass etc.

The problem is weighing up the cost of trying something different. I...

Starfire

Starfire — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:35:06 +1200

I have a friend who uses VFFs for (short-distance) running and loves them, and I've been curious about trying them out myself: I already wear Injinji technical "toe socks" when I'm walking / running, and absolutely love those for the way they protect my feet and keep my toes warm,...

Hikoi man

Hikoi man — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:04:25 +1200

Thanks for the feedback
Something new like this is always a bit of an uncertainty and these VFFs shoes (footgloves or whatever you wanna call them) are really something you and your feet need to get used to. There is a definite transitional period from your old runners or walkers...

Starfire

Starfire — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:29:41 +1200

Thanks Hikoi man – I have a friend who also likes Merrell for short walks.

TBH though, I'm really a fan of my Asics – so far, they're the only shoe manufacturers I've found that seem to realise that lots of women have wide feet – up until I found...

Hikoi man

Hikoi man — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 00:00:11 +1200

Yes Merrell are our biggest brand they are popular with men and women but especially the women!
For those interested, Merrell footwear have something called Q-form, it's a specific womens fit, strategically placed cushioning with a specially aligned midsole to compensate for a woman's pronounced Q Angle.
Q Angle is...

Juliemacdonald

Juliemacdonald — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:51:35 +1200

Hi there, I am new here. I have Vibrams and just love them for walking! makes bush walking much easier and are great on rough terrain making you balance more. The only problem with them is that they can get a bit smelly.....

Jude55

Jude55 — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 18:46:25 +1200

Hi. I hadn't seen them until the other day, and I saw someone wearing them. Very odd looking. Otherwise not nothing about them. I did read one comment saying they are very comfortable. Can't afford to try them at present. Good walking.