What do you think of Five Fingers?

ftpaddict · 07-21-2009, 03:42 AM

I'm toying with the idea of getting some! Does anyone use a pair of these or has ever tried one on? Were they comfy? Did you feel ridiculous while wearing them? Are they bicycle-friendly?

MRRiley · 07-21-2009, 05:23 AM

Why aren't they called "Five Toes" ???

lithos · 07-21-2009, 05:39 AM

I like their discounts.

Gooshin · 07-21-2009, 06:09 AM

my buddy wont shut up about them

i actually saw them yesterday on the streets, a dude was biking in a pair, looks silly but i would try them.

ftpaddict · 07-21-2009, 06:46 AM

Originally Posted by MRRiley

Why aren't they called "Five Toes" ???

Doesn't market as well.

Originally Posted by lithos

I like their discounts.

Are they available for Romania?

Originally Posted by Gooshin

my buddy wont shut up about them

i actually saw them yesterday on the streets, a dude was biking in a pair, looks silly but i would try them.

I don't know anybody who owns a pair, but I'm willing to get a few stares and raised eyebrows for the experience.

Jasvox · 07-21-2009, 08:19 AM

Finally, something to replace "Crocs" as the ugliest" footwear available.

Jason

ftpaddict · 07-21-2009, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by Jasvox

Finally, something to replace "Crocs" as the ugliest" footwear available.

Jason

Nothing will ever out-ugly Crocs.

*Leaf Fan* · 07-21-2009, 09:11 AM

They look stupid.

If I wore a pair of those, I think I'd have to kick my own ass.

Gooshin · 07-21-2009, 09:18 AM

you should wear a pair

ryan s · 07-21-2009, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by Jasvox

Finally, something to replace "Crocs" as the ugliest" footwear available.

Jason

Yeah...Crocs were the worst...till now

Originally Posted by Leaf Fan

They look stupid.

If I wore a pair of those, I think I'd have to kick my own ass.

If you don't, one of us will

*Wildnsyko* · 07-21-2009, 10:08 AM

Here is a link to the site with better pictures:

http://www.vibramfivefingers.com

*er1kksen* · 07-21-2009, 04:42 PM

I've recently taken up barefoot running, and I've been thinking about picking up a pair of these since the pavement gets a little rough at times. I just wish Five-Ten made a version with stealth rubber... I can no longer stand shoes with normal rubber. I imagine they'd be fine for cycling as long as your feet are strong (I do that barefoot on occasion as well but it's not very comfortable :-P ).

You silly people and your prejudices. These look perfectly fine imo, not to mention that if you must wear shoes all the time they're pretty much the best thing for your feet; the lack of additional cushioning and support leads your feet to develop properly, which "oddly" seems to prevent chronic foot and posture issues. After all, our foot structure did evolve to allow us to run for miles and miles barefoot every day. Walking around a few hours a day should be no problem if we let our feet develop how they're supposed to, eh?

And anyways, crocs are hideous. No comparison. :-P

*Sailor* · 07-21-2009, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by ftpaddict

I'm toying with the idea of getting some! Does anyone use a pair of these or has ever tried one on? Were they comfy? Did you feel ridiculous while wearing them? Are they bicycle-friendly?

Are they available in sharkskin with leather soles?

Jer

*Blue* · 07-21-2009, 06:36 PM

I'm used to "Five Fingers" being a euphemism for stealing something i.e. "five finger discount."

The title threw me.

code4code5 · 07-21-2009, 10:27 PM

Two words. "Dude, no."