Saturday at long last I purchased a pair of the Vibram Five Fingers "shoes." Also known as Monkey Toes, or Foot Gloves. I got a nice black pair at the Treadmill in Carmel. They fitted me nicely as always and one of the staff had a pair on. She runs about 100 miles a week, (oh my) and suggested starting out slow...like five minutes a day.
I got the KSO model...which stands for Keep S*%t Out apparently another staffer suggested.
They are all black which works with my wardrobe, such as it is, but also makes for something padding around the house that indeed resembles gorilla toes. Very disconcerting.
So I have run a block or two a day with them. Heightened sensations all 'round. Ones skin tingles, need be aware of running posture, road hazards...
We will see.
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The Vibrams are a ton of fun to run in! Going slow is good advice. This post has some good advice: http://www.runnersworld.com/community/forums/runner-communities/barefoot-running/new-barefoot-minimalist-runners-start-here
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-Jason Robillard
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