Vibram: Ask For A Five Finger Discount
posted by: HerberWellss in Athletic Shoes, Eco Friendly Shoes, General, Just for Kicks, Walking Disasters on June 29th, 2009
I am the youngest of a large family. When I was a toddler, my older siblings would put my dad’s leather gloves on my feet and pretend I was a trained monkey. We were easily entertained.
When I saw this photo it took me back to my childhood.
These shoes are by Vibram at about $75.00. Time Magazine named them one of the best inventions of 2007. Where have I been?
They offer a classic pump
A smart maryjane
and a stylish bootie.
I saw these in a store that specialized in outdoor gear. I asked for the five finger discount and the sales guy didn’t even change expression. No humour.
I don’t even know where to begin with these. I will let you all have your fun with them.
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September 28, 2012 at 12:45 am, トリーバーチ said:
トリーバーチ 靴こそ女性専用の凶器だ、どう思いますか、男性の股間がもしその技に喰らったらきっと立ち直らないでしょう、神技？いえ、悪魔技です、男の一生壊すかもしれない恐ろしい技。トリーバーチ シューズ凶器という定義は皆さんも分かると思う、人を傷つける道具の事だ。
July 24, 2010 at 4:13 pm, mizuno wave said:
That shoes is very comfortable…and making your feet finger much more easy to move…love it
February 06, 2010 at 10:25 am, Denise said:
I bought these while vacationing in Singapore and wore them the entire trip! They are the most comfortable shoes I own, and at 58 years young, comfort is essential, but I also think they look cool. I have received some crazy looks in the gym and the grocery store back home in Cleveland, Ohio, but I usually just smile and say they're great!
October 10, 2009 at 3:09 am, Jessen said:
Wow… the shoes are cool and creative, at least the design is much creative than Crocs.
July 15, 2009 at 7:55 pm, Gelpolster said:
Yes this is a nice product. I think for the next summer holiday i order it.
Thanks for this innovative product
July 02, 2009 at 7:04 am, Spengler said:
I own 3 pairs of them and I like them a lot. I don't think they are ugly at all! They are funny and the greatest shoes ever made.
July 02, 2009 at 1:31 am, rebecca said:
I think they look great – perfect for people who want to stand out a bit!
I wear them when running mainly (i have them in pink!)… once your used to them the sensation of being barefoot is fantastic. They've helped with the heel pain that i get from wearing normal running shoes (which actually make you strike with your heel first). FiveFingers let you move in a more natural motion so you strike your forefoot first.
And they're multifunctional! I'll be packing them in my suitcase for when i go surfing at the end of the month!!
June 30, 2009 at 9:45 pm, Comfortable Shoes said:
Eeegads! I've seen those before and thought they looked like Gollum's feet in Lord of the Rings.
June 30, 2009 at 1:18 pm, Mary Trudeau said:
I bought these thinking they would be really good for my feet when I take my "barefoot" dance class. They take a lot of getting used to – all that stuff between all your toes. Aagh. They say you have to keep wearing them to get used to them. But wow are they ugly!
June 30, 2009 at 11:11 am, missalex said:
my boyfriend had a pair similar but without the seperated toes, that were very functional to wear around rock pools, when swimming in rivers, etc. i think these look very practical in terms of grip and sporty-needs, but personally i think these look a bit too much like crocs for my comfort!
June 30, 2009 at 6:13 am, justin said:
@r5bales,
Give them a shot — what I tell people is that if you like being barefoot, you'll like VFFs. And they're great for just about every workout activity you can imagine. I've run, climbed trees, lifted weights, done crossfit, sprints, kickball, frisbee, shopped, bummed around a resort in Jamaica — they are great in all of these applications. I even find myself going to them over flip-flops.
-J
June 30, 2009 at 4:09 am, Meream said:
Ugly, yeah but I'm sure they're perfectly functional. Perfect for sports junkies.
June 30, 2009 at 1:38 am, r5bales said:
Justin, I had to laugh at your comment on the ugly running shoes. I remember the first Nike running shoe. It was glow in the dark yellow with a neon blue swoosh. We looked at them and wondered who in the world would purchase something like that. Given enough time, I did. There is a blog site that adresses ONLY sneakers. The contributors know their sneakers like we know our platforms and high heels. I went to your blog…. I had no idea these had such a following. I kinda want a pair now.
Scarlet, You make sense. I didn't think of the water sports aspect. The website pictured hikers – it is difficult to show the shoes effectively in watersports. When hiking I like more underfoot to protect against rocks and support on my arches when walking. I am planning a Grand Canyon -Havasupai hike later on in the year. I wonder how these would fare there.
Now, I really want a pair – and then take windsurf lessons.
June 30, 2009 at 12:24 am, justin said:
I'll echo Scarlet's comments – they are designed to be functional, which is to say they are designed to compliment the biomechanical function of the foot.
Feet are widely considered ugly, but have you seen some of the running shoes out there? The beauty of fivefingers is in what they allow you to do (run, hike, lift weights, walk around town — effectively barefoot).
June 29, 2009 at 11:34 pm, HCRE said:
Saw this yesterday, and then today saw someone wearing these in metropolitan Madrid, Spain.
June 29, 2009 at 11:14 pm, Scarlet said:
As someone who once dealt with outdoor sports on a daily basis, I'm pretty sure these shoes are designed to be functional— are they for surfing or windsurfing or kiteboarding? They look like they'd be ideal for maintaining footing on a board. Ugly, sure, but when I'm mid-sport and sweaty, I really don't care how I look.
June 29, 2009 at 5:05 pm, Johanna - MyShoebox. said:
So ugly!