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Vibram FiveFinger—SPORT


As soon as Vibram offers this shoe at 40% off, I’m buying it—size UK 41, Brazilian colors. Although the shoe is not built for intense sports, it is the most comfortable of the FiveFinger shoes.  It has laces for dressing quickly.  (The others take me 2 minutes/shoe to put on.)  I plan on using the Speeds for frisbee-disk fishing in the river, outdoor volleyball on the grass, and walking around outside.

How to Run "Barefoot"

If you’re interested in trying out barefoot (or nearly barefoot) running, keep in mind that it will take your body some time to get used to it. Here are some tips from the experts to get you started.
  • Start slow, with quarter-mile runs at most, and build up very gradually.
  • Listen to your feet. Don’t try to run with the same gait you use in shoes — shorten your steps and land on the forward part of your foot.
  • Keep your head up and your body vertical. Your feet should be hitting the ground almost directly underneath you, not in front of you.
  • Ankle and calf strength is key to avoiding injury, so consider Ferber’s four-week barefoot strengthening program before you start (.doc).
  • Keep barefoot running to no more than 10 percent of your weekly regimen, especially at first.
  • If you’re running completely barefoot, run on a mix of soft and hard surfaces to give your feet time to toughen up.
For more advice and information, check out Barefoot Ken Bob andBarefoot Ted‘s websites, as well as the barefoot running forum on theRunner’s World community site.
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