Comments on: 2nd Run With Vibram FiveFingers Classic http://barefootrunningshoes.org/2010/01/29/2nd-run-with-vibram-fivefingers-classic/ Research and Learn about Barefoot Running Shoes. Whether you want to buy Vibram Five Fingers Buy Nike Free Shoes, or Review other Running Shoes, Our Barefoot Running Store is a Great Starting Point. Thu, 17 May 2012 18:31:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: DanielHT http://barefootrunningshoes.org/2010/01/29/2nd-run-with-vibram-fivefingers-classic/comment-page-1/#comment-378 DanielHT Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:52:24 +0000 http://barefootrunningshoes.org/?p=2012#comment-378 Hey! I just recently started running bareboot and in minimalist shoes, and I was wondering is someone else had experienced the same pain in the calves as me... I guess someone else has! BTW, if you don't want to spend the $80+ it cost to get the VFF you may want to get water socks. These run very inexpensive; I got my body glove water socks at academy for $10, and they do a remarkable job of keeping my feet protected from road debris. Hey! I just recently started running bareboot and in minimalist shoes, and I was wondering is someone else had experienced the same pain in the calves as me… I guess someone else has!
BTW, if you don’t want to spend the $80+ it cost to get the VFF you may want to get water socks. These run very inexpensive; I got my body glove water socks at academy for $10, and they do a remarkable job of keeping my feet protected from road debris.

]]> By: John Savage http://barefootrunningshoes.org/2010/01/29/2nd-run-with-vibram-fivefingers-classic/comment-page-1/#comment-330 John Savage Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:42:38 +0000 http://barefootrunningshoes.org/?p=2012#comment-330 I agree with Scott Houseman. Look, for your first pair, just shell out the extra 5-10 dollars. Plus, you don't have to wait for shipping. I mean, here is a merchant who is doing you a favor. Is $10 really going to break the bank? I mean, come on, now. I agree with Scott Houseman. Look, for your first pair, just shell out the extra 5-10 dollars. Plus, you don’t have to wait for shipping. I mean, here is a merchant who is doing you a favor. Is $10 really going to break the bank? I mean, come on, now.

]]> By: B-rad http://barefootrunningshoes.org/2010/01/29/2nd-run-with-vibram-fivefingers-classic/comment-page-1/#comment-303 B-rad Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:23:08 +0000 http://barefootrunningshoes.org/?p=2012#comment-303 Your arches, tendons and calves are now absorbing the shock that used to be absorbed by your ankles, knees and lower-back. The difference is that your arches, tendons and muscles were meant for this and actually get stronger with use. Imagine what kind of damage you were doing to your joints if you are experiencing this much pain in your calves! Anyone switching to barefoot style absolutely needs to take it slow. It's like curling for the first time - of couse your muscles will be sore if you, one day, decide to pick up a dumbell and start curling after never curling before. But your muscles will heal stronger and you will begin to notice ripples in your calves that you never knew existed. enjoy! Your arches, tendons and calves are now absorbing the shock that used to be absorbed by your ankles, knees and lower-back. The difference is that your arches, tendons and muscles were meant for this and actually get stronger with use.

Imagine what kind of damage you were doing to your joints if you are experiencing this much pain in your calves!

Anyone switching to barefoot style absolutely needs to take it slow. It’s like curling for the first time – of couse your muscles will be sore if you, one day, decide to pick up a dumbell and start curling after never curling before. But your muscles will heal stronger and you will begin to notice ripples in your calves that you never knew existed. enjoy!

]]> By: Chris http://barefootrunningshoes.org/2010/01/29/2nd-run-with-vibram-fivefingers-classic/comment-page-1/#comment-302 Chris Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:13:51 +0000 http://barefootrunningshoes.org/?p=2012#comment-302 Why foot isn't getting wider. It's always been wide (usually go barefoot, just don't run barefoot. I would normally buy a 2E or 3E shoe. My VFF are fine for my wide foot (and went for my first (short) run in them yesterday. (yay!)). I was wondering how the Nike free is for a wide foot, or the New Balance MR800, both of which don't seem to offer a wide shoe. Why foot isn’t getting wider. It’s always been wide (usually go barefoot, just don’t run barefoot. I would normally buy a 2E or 3E shoe. My VFF are fine for my wide foot (and went for my first (short) run in them yesterday. (yay!)). I was wondering how the Nike free is for a wide foot, or the New Balance MR800, both of which don’t seem to offer a wide shoe.

]]> By: Scott Houseman http://barefootrunningshoes.org/2010/01/29/2nd-run-with-vibram-fivefingers-classic/comment-page-1/#comment-300 Scott Houseman Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:41:06 +0000 http://barefootrunningshoes.org/?p=2012#comment-300 I appreciated your comments until I got to the "if you are considering getting a pair to try a pair out at a store to see how they fit. If you like them order a pair online. Most likely you’ll get a better deal and you’ll save on sales tax" part. What you're encouraging is going to a local store who has tied up his money in inventory, spending that merchants time while he helps you, and then buying the shoes online from someone else. If we continue to do this, there will be no more local merchants left for us to "try a pair out at a store to see how they fit". Not good. I appreciated your comments until I got to the “if you are considering getting a pair to try a pair out at a store to see how they fit. If you like them order a pair online. Most likely you’ll get a better deal and you’ll save on sales tax” part. What you’re encouraging is going to a local store who has tied up his money in inventory, spending that merchants time while he helps you, and then buying the shoes online from someone else. If we continue to do this, there will be no more local merchants left for us to “try a pair out at a store to see how they fit”. Not good.

]]> By: Sean Blanton http://barefootrunningshoes.org/2010/01/29/2nd-run-with-vibram-fivefingers-classic/comment-page-1/#comment-299 Sean Blanton Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:05:04 +0000 http://barefootrunningshoes.org/?p=2012#comment-299 Most likely your foot is widening from your new running style, causing your pinky to feel increased pressure. The size that felt comfortable when you first started may not be your "stable" shoe size going forward. See the photos from the orthopedic study elsewhere on this site. Most likely your foot is widening from your new running style, causing your pinky to feel increased pressure. The size that felt comfortable when you first started may not be your “stable” shoe size going forward. See the photos from the orthopedic study elsewhere on this site.

]]> By: Chris http://barefootrunningshoes.org/2010/01/29/2nd-run-with-vibram-fivefingers-classic/comment-page-1/#comment-294 Chris Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:10:22 +0000 http://barefootrunningshoes.org/?p=2012#comment-294 I don't currently run barefoot, but I keep contemplating it. I have wide feet. New Balance has me covered in what I wear now (710's) But their barefoot shoe doesn't appear to come in widths, neither does the Nike Free. I know Fivefingers are decent for widefooted people. Any other shoes that fit the bill? er. foot? I don’t currently run barefoot, but I keep contemplating it. I have wide feet. New Balance has me covered in what I wear now (710′s) But their barefoot shoe doesn’t appear to come in widths, neither does the Nike Free. I know Fivefingers are decent for widefooted people. Any other shoes that fit the bill? er. foot?

]]> By: barefootie http://barefootrunningshoes.org/2010/01/29/2nd-run-with-vibram-fivefingers-classic/comment-page-1/#comment-292 barefootie Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:19:46 +0000 http://barefootrunningshoes.org/?p=2012#comment-292 I had to look up what morton's toe was, haha, wasn't sure if I had it or not! But after looking it up I don't think I have it. I think maybe my pinky toe is just a little longer than the average person's they used to base the length of the Vibram FiveFinger's toe boxes. I was thinking a lot of people probably would return VFF's since finding the right size is so difficult...you just confirmed it. I have a pair of Nike Free's too....they are nice as well! Definitely better than traditional running shoes... I had to look up what morton’s toe was, haha, wasn’t sure if I had it or not! But after looking it up I don’t think I have it. I think maybe my pinky toe is just a little longer than the average person’s they used to base the length of the Vibram FiveFinger’s toe boxes. I was thinking a lot of people probably would return VFF’s since finding the right size is so difficult…you just confirmed it.

I have a pair of Nike Free’s too….they are nice as well! Definitely better than traditional running shoes…

]]> By: Francis http://barefootrunningshoes.org/2010/01/29/2nd-run-with-vibram-fivefingers-classic/comment-page-1/#comment-291 Francis Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:02:57 +0000 http://barefootrunningshoes.org/?p=2012#comment-291 Interesting read. I tried Vibram Five Fingers, but unfortunately they didn't fit right on me (I have the Morton's toe). The next best thing was the Nike Free 5.0v4, which I am enjoying quite a bit. I'm even thinking of getting the Nike Free 3.0 sometime... Interesting read. I tried Vibram Five Fingers, but unfortunately they didn’t fit right on me (I have the Morton’s toe). The next best thing was the Nike Free 5.0v4, which I am enjoying quite a bit. I’m even thinking of getting the Nike Free 3.0 sometime…

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