So I have been eying these babies for months now, and when the husband pulled out the laptop and credit card last week and said let's get 'em, well I have been waiting for the mail everyday since. And here they are... Vibram Five Fingers
So what are they, some of you may be asking... They are the answer to something called barefoot running.
There are lots of tests that are turning up to show that running shoes actually aren't so great for our health. And that running barefoot is the best way to run. GO figure, that God would create our bodies to be efficient. Hhhhmmm? If you are anything like me, you know what shin splints feel like every time you try to start a running regimen. The normal running shoe, that is padded everywhere, especially in the back on our heels, causes us to change our natural running gait. SO it forces our bodies to absorb shock in a fashion it wasn't intended to do. In the long run we get more than just shin splints, we get a whole host of ailments affecting our whole body, especially if we are tryng to vigorously workout or play sports in them. Don't believe me? Then read from some other sources...
And there are countless other resources on the web. Not much of a reader, then check these videos out...
Now these shoes are meant to aid the whole barefoot thing. You can go to vibrams website and they will show you how they are made aand meant to protect your feet while enabling you to run in a barefoot style.
I must say, putting these contraptions on is a bit of an Avatar experience. There not as easy as slip on and go, like most sneakers. I definitely have to help my toes find their right spot, much like putting gloves on my kids hands. Once they are on, it takes a little bit of getting used to, but as soon as you adjust, they are quite fun.
There are many different styles, and all of them depend on what you'll be doing while you wear them. There are a couple of pairs that are pretty good for almost anything. I encourage you to look more into them if you are quite an active person. They even come with socks! Check this out...
I didn't care for the socks today as it was quite warm. And the material that is used in them are perfect for running without socks. I know, just like with almost anything else, you have to give your feet and body tinme to adjust and can't just go barefoot running crazy. There are injuries surfacing because of that too. So I am giving my body and especially muscles time to adjust to the new change. I did an hour of cardio in them today, and also walked for about 40 minutes in them. All in all, they felt good. I can't wait to really start running in them.
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