[quote]kineticj wrote:
Sat I did the Airforce marathon and saw a number of people running in Five Fingers, including at least one guy that walked/jogged the full 26.2. I cannot imagine putting my feet and legs through that sort of punishment in unpadded shoes with no socks. I ran in a nearly new pair of Brooks running shoes and my feet and ankles are still trashed two days later. [/quote]
Though the furthest I’ve ever run is 14 miles, I’ve found that thinner, lighter shoes are the best and not cushy ones.
Though I’ve never tried 5 Fingers…I’m talking about Nike Frees and a pair of light Adidas I have now.
The ONLY thing with these Vibrams I’ve noticed (exactly 3 times) is that normally (with shoes) if I’d happen to accidentally hit something (weight stand, bench, etc) with my foot, I’d never really notice, but I think I’ve almost broken a toe 3 times when foot ‘kicked’ something that I was standing near or walking past.
[quote]SteelyD wrote:
The ONLY thing with these Vibrams I’ve noticed (exactly 3 times) is that normally (with shoes) if I’d happen to accidentally hit something (weight stand, bench, etc) with my foot, I’d never really notice, but I think I’ve almost broken a toe 3 times when foot ‘kicked’ something that I was standing near or walking past.
Ouchie.[/quote]
This
Plus when you drop or put down a DB or KB in shoes you could clip the end and not hit a toe, V5F you are getting that toe.
[quote]SteelyD wrote:
The ONLY thing with these Vibrams I’ve noticed (exactly 3 times) is that normally (with shoes) if I’d happen to accidentally hit something (weight stand, bench, etc) with my foot, I’d never really notice, but I think I’ve almost broken a toe 3 times when foot ‘kicked’ something that I was standing near or walking past.
Ouchie.[/quote]
This
Plus when you drop or put down a DB or KB in shoes you could clip the end and not hit a toe, V5F you are getting that toe. [/quote]
LOL…y’all are just clumsy.
I look so playa in my vibrams. I have to kick the women off me with them.
[quote]therajraj wrote:
My gym lets me train in my socks.
Vibrams still worth it?[/quote]
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Socks are cloth. They slide. They have no grip. They get dirty easily. Would you walk into the men’s restroom in your socks?
VFF are like wearing socks with a really form grip on the sole and just enough protection to keep shit off your foot. I have honestly worn these in the gym since I got them. I would wear them more often if I didn’t think I would get them dirty. Right now, these are just gym shoes for me…but yeah, separating your toes does help with stability.
In situations where I might have made a miss-step or “half tripped” I have seen myself stabilize on my toes where I couldn’t before…so I don’t trip.
I have three pairs right now. The KSO’s feel the best. [/quote]
[quote]therajraj wrote:
My gym lets me train in my socks.
Vibrams still worth it?[/quote]
Lucky you; can’t be a Goodlife Fitness then… although some of the staff are cool & look the other way when I chalk up.
Socks are good but VFFs are for when you forget your socks.
Kidding. They’re still worth it (myself being a multiple VFF pair owner) the grip and tread is better than socks, unless you like sliding through your workouts.[/quote]
It is Goodlife Fitness. Don’t be hating on Goodlife Fitness, guy who recently broke a PL record trains at one of their locations in Guelph: The GoodLife Fitness Blog | GoodLife Fitness
Also Frank McGrath trains at a couple GoodLife Fitness locations in Brampton.
On Thursday, September 15, 2011 53-year-old Walter Urban set a new Guinness World Record for the most amount of weight squat lifted in one hour – drug free - on LIVE! with Regis and Kelly. The former record was 125,065 lbs, set in 2009 by a 32-year-old man
[quote]therajraj wrote:
It is Goodlife Fitness. Don’t be hating on Goodlife Fitness, guy who recently broke a PL record trains at one of their locations in Guelph: The GoodLife Fitness Blog | GoodLife Fitness
Also Frank McGrath trains at a couple GoodLife Fitness locations in Brampton.
On Thursday, September 15, 2011 53-year-old Walter Urban set a new Guinness World Record for the most amount of weight squat lifted in one hour – drug free - on LIVE! with Regis and Kelly. The former record was 125,065 lbs, set in 2009 by a 32-year-old man
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LOL @ that guys “squats”… he’s a powerlifter, He should know what a legit squat is.
[quote]SteelyD wrote:
The ONLY thing with these Vibrams I’ve noticed (exactly 3 times) is that normally (with shoes) if I’d happen to accidentally hit something (weight stand, bench, etc) with my foot, I’d never really notice, but I think I’ve almost broken a toe 3 times when foot ‘kicked’ something that I was standing near or walking past.
Ouchie.[/quote]
This
Plus when you drop or put down a DB or KB in shoes you could clip the end and not hit a toe, V5F you are getting that toe. [/quote]
[quote]SteelyD wrote:
The ONLY thing with these Vibrams I’ve noticed (exactly 3 times) is that normally (with shoes) if I’d happen to accidentally hit something (weight stand, bench, etc) with my foot, I’d never really notice, but I think I’ve almost broken a toe 3 times when foot ‘kicked’ something that I was standing near or walking past.
Ouchie.[/quote]
This
Plus when you drop or put down a DB or KB in shoes you could clip the end and not hit a toe, V5F you are getting that toe. [/quote]
LOL…y’all are just clumsy.
I look so playa in my vibrams. I have to kick the women off me with them.
That’s why I had to wash them.
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When you are juggling 44 pound kettle bells sometimes if not enough chalk its easy to drop one.
Love these fucking things. U won’t catch me at the Cheesecake Factory with em on though!!
I have five pair, and I spray each with 70% isopropyl after EVERY use; this keeps bacteria from setting up shop. Wash em every couple of weeks or so, and you’re good.
I haven’t washed mine since September and they still smell brand new. Superior feet genetics ftw.
Of course, genetics is a fickle mistress – all those sweat glands meant for my feet were instead diverted to my taint… not sure how I feel about that, honestly, but we all have our crosses to bear.
