i took the plunge and bought a pair of Vibram FiveFinger KSO’s this past week!
my initial reaction?
- running is easier and less painful on the knees
- running is more fun and less exhausting
- the KSO’s are crazy comfortable
gimme a couple more days and i’ll post a more detailed assessment as well as my rationale for getting into barefoot running. for now, here’s some info to look into:
- Vibram’s FiveFinger KSO website
- Wired Magazine’s article on barefoot running
- www.birthdayshoes.com – a vff community site
The VFFs have totally changed running for me. I’m 31 and have always run off and on, but it was never fun, mostly just to stay in shape. Always was getting shin splints and tight muscles, and it just felt like work. Plus I’ve always had flat feet and wore arch supports… Enter barefooting and VFF. Tried some barefooting last year, and got the VFFs in December, which made it so I had more options of places to run since barefoot isn’t that practical. At first my feet, arches, and calves were aching and sore after half a mile, but now a few months later I can easily do 3 to 5 miles, and I actually look forward to getting out now. And recovery is much faster with no strange aches or soreness. Good luck on your VFF journey!
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