Vibram 5 Fingers

There's something new afoot in the running community: the Vibram 5 fingers minimalist shoe. This phenomena harkens back to the oldest of traditions: everywhere the world over, people are ditching old running shoes and running barefoot; indeed, barefoot running is how humans were meant to run, and running barefoot improves your health beginning with your feet and up through your trunk and your spine.

When running barefoot, your footfalls send shocks through your body. These shocks help orient your body to best cope with the forces of running: we receive over 60% of our nervous system's information through the soles of our feet. Running barefoot is an activity that more and more people are enjoying daily, but there is still the need for protection. So to avoid cuts and bruises, a thin covering is needed for your feet. Enter the Vibram Five Fingers.

Shoes that look like feet

That's right, the vibram FiveFinger shoes are little more than soles on the bottom of your feet: they allow complete toe separation or splaying, they have no heel, and the sole is just thick enough to be puncture resistant. Wearing Five Fingers for a run is a liberating experience: you can feel every piece, every bit of rock and gravel you walk over. You're never caught off guard: compared to normal shoes, your feet feel alive, no longer numb and detached.

The vibram shoe also provides some insulation for your feet, and the vibram products made from merino wool are excellent at regulating the temperature of your feet. Being able to run with the most minimal shoe possible in the middle of summer, without having your feet sweat, is one of the most amazing feelings in the world.

For the barefoot enthusiast, the vibram 5 Finger set the standard. Vibram construction and the vibram dedication to its product has created something truly great for the running enthusiast. Buy Barefoot recommends you try these minimalist shoes: it can be a life-changing experience for your body and mind!

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