http://barefootrunningshoes.org 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. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:22:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://barefootrunningshoes.org/vibram-fivefingers/women/kso-women/comment-page-1/#comment-1325 Roze Tue, 04 Jan 2011 02:04:03 +0000 http://vibramfivefingersshoes.com/?page_id=209#comment-1325 i have flat feet, will these support my arches? i have flat feet, will these support my arches?

]]> http://barefootrunningshoes.org/vibram-fivefingers/women/kso-women/comment-page-1/#comment-838 jessica Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:17:14 +0000 http://vibramfivefingersshoes.com/?page_id=209#comment-838 Not for me. I am a natural forefoot striker, always have been... numerous people always tried to "correct" my running stride. Then the barefoot revolution and the research-- I was vindicated! So I thought I'd try the Vibram KSOs... simply not for me. I am fairly certain it is not a sizing issue, as I tried 36, 37, and 38 (the in-store sizing "chart"-- the floppy foot thing) sized me as a 37, and that's what felt like the best fit and that's what I bought. I was more than a little frustrated at the amount of time I had to spend getting my toes in properly. Oh well, I thought-- small price to pay for what is boasted to be so beneficial for your feet and I could actually run "barefoot" over terrain!?! Well, they felt fine when I wore them around the neighborhood and running errands. Next day I went on a short (1.75 mile) jog around the neighborhood-- lots of pressure on the outer edge of both of my big toes, but I thought okay, maybe they need an adjustment period. Two days later, big toes fully "recovered," I took them out for a 3.5 mile run-- ugh! LOTS of pressure on the same outer edges of both big toes, and to boot, ONE misstep created a "run" in the fabric on the upper toe area! These are NOT counterfeits-- bought them from a local reputable authorized dealer! I was left with near-blister tender spots on both big toes-- now I have to check on the return policy. Great idea, but I just think these are not meant for forefoot strikers (maybe midfoot or those who are very used to heel striking) or for out-and-about wear, but not real running. I generally run 5-6 miles daily, but there is no way I would do that distance in these. Minimal cushioning, yea, light construction, yea, but separating your toes-- nay. I will be looking into Nike Free or other similarly-constructed shoes instead. Not for me. I am a natural forefoot striker, always have been… numerous people always tried to “correct” my running stride. Then the barefoot revolution and the research– I was vindicated! So I thought I’d try the Vibram KSOs… simply not for me. I am fairly certain it is not a sizing issue, as I tried 36, 37, and 38 (the in-store sizing “chart”– the floppy foot thing) sized me as a 37, and that’s what felt like the best fit and that’s what I bought. I was more than a little frustrated at the amount of time I had to spend getting my toes in properly. Oh well, I thought– small price to pay for what is boasted to be so beneficial for your feet and I could actually run “barefoot” over terrain!?! Well, they felt fine when I wore them around the neighborhood and running errands. Next day I went on a short (1.75 mile) jog around the neighborhood– lots of pressure on the outer edge of both of my big toes, but I thought okay, maybe they need an adjustment period. Two days later, big toes fully “recovered,” I took them out for a 3.5 mile run– ugh! LOTS of pressure on the same outer edges of both big toes, and to boot, ONE misstep created a “run” in the fabric on the upper toe area! These are NOT counterfeits– bought them from a local reputable authorized dealer! I was left with near-blister tender spots on both big toes– now I have to check on the return policy. Great idea, but I just think these are not meant for forefoot strikers (maybe midfoot or those who are very used to heel striking) or for out-and-about wear, but not real running. I generally run 5-6 miles daily, but there is no way I would do that distance in these. Minimal cushioning, yea, light construction, yea, but separating your toes– nay. I will be looking into Nike Free or other similarly-constructed shoes instead.

]]> http://barefootrunningshoes.org/vibram-fivefingers/women/kso-women/comment-page-1/#comment-34 jackie Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:48:16 +0000 http://vibramfivefingersshoes.com/?page_id=209#comment-34 Pretty comfortable. I use these for hiking even though people said they don't work well for those.. I found them to be pretty effective for my level of hiking. Pretty comfortable. I use these for hiking even though people said they don’t work well for those.. I found them to be pretty effective for my level of hiking.

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