feature shoe friday: vibram five fingers


my friend M recently showed me a picture of this shoe (the vibram five fingers athletic shoe) and my first reaction was, "are those things really considered shoes?!" I mean, of course they are, but they look unlike any shoe I've ever seen.

then, something purely coincidental happened: the very next day at the gym, I saw a personal trainer wearing them. I had to ask: "are those things comfortable?"

his response was something like this: "they get a lot of weird looks, but they're the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned. I wear them at home, to yoga, even to run in. it's like running in bare feet. I love them."

now, of course, I really want to try on a pair, just to see how they feel. do you? they look like they'd be really comfortable once you got used to them!

prices range from roughly $85 to $100. (by the way, they're offered in men's, women's and kids', and they come in a zillion different versions and colors, all aimed at different activities such as running, hiking or yoga.)

read a product review here.

Unknown (March 11, 2011 at 10:00 AM)  

my friend was JUST talking about these - her sister got them - she runs ALL over the place after her 2 kids and she says they are THE best too! - i dunno if i could wear them tho, remember the socks with the individual toes? i HATED them

Mark (March 12, 2011 at 12:16 AM)  

I think I'm closer and closer to getting a pair...I'm simply fascinated. Oh, and thanks for the shout out!! I feel very honored.

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