Barefoot Shoes – Shoes that feel like you are barefoot like the Vibram FiveFingers barefoot shoes – seen in pictures below – brings back a hint of childhood, the total freedom of going bare foot without the hazards. Of course nobody would wear the ones like in this picture, that is just for a laugh.
These barefoot shoes come in many colors and styles for all kinds of activities. Whether you are into rock-climbing, yoga, pilates, surfing, or sailing, there is a Vibram FiveFingers shoe for you. Sold in European sizes, most styles and colors are offered for men and women.
The purpose of the bare foot shoe is to offer foot stabilization and protection from hazards like rocks, glass, even germs while allowing a feeling of freedom of movement and a better than barefoot experience whether you are exploring the riverbed or on the yoga mat.
Vibram states, “Our customers report an increased sense of balance, greater agility, and visibly improved posture.”
The upper is made from a thin, skin-like polyamide fabric. Vibram has a patent pending on the superior sole make of a rubber compound that grips in wet and dry conditions. And guess what folks, simply toss your barefoot shoes in the washing machine and hang them up to dry. How easy is that?
These bare foot shoes are sold in specialty outdoor enthusiast stores. The price seems to average about $70 to $80 per pair. Jeez, have you priced yoga shoes lately? You could get two pair of FiveFingers shoes for the price of one pair of yoga shoes! Don’t even get me started on running shoes.
And that’s all the chatter about barefoot shoes.
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March 25th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
I’ve never given this a try, but I think it’s about time I do.