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Vibrams Five Fingers shoes - opinions?
Hi, 24/f.
Okay, everyone. I need the truth about Vibrams Five Fingers. Do you have them? Do they rock? Are they stupid/worthless?
I've been having issues with muscle spasms lately, and running shittily. I'm currently running in Asics about every other day, since August 2011, and have not yet been able to run more than 2 miles at a time before my body burns out in some way - My legs start getting tired, I'm dehydrated, one of my calves is randomly in spasm... My theory is that I'm working too hard for the shoes I'm in, and that I'm resisting all the cushioning, trying to run forward on my feet, and am not able to support that kind of running form in these shoes. SO.
I realize Asics to Vibrams is kind of a huge jump as far as cushioning goes, but...Would they help?
How has your experience been with these?
Thanks!
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Honestly, Vibrams are great, but barefoot running is even better! Haha. I sympathize with the spasms in the calves, the aches and pains ... it's all about foot mechanics.
Shoes make you strike with your heel, which isn't proper form. That's why shoes have had to get fancier and more expensive, adding more padding and technology to reduce the impact that runs straight up to your calves, knees, and hips.
Vibrams or other minimalist shoes will allow you to return to your natural foot mechanics, which is to strike with the ball of your foot or mid-foot. I've taken them on woodchip and gravel trails, through the woods with lots of roots and debris ... really, you don't need much cushioning ... just don't run on broken glass. ;)
They are a great investment. I don't regret getting them once: my speed has improved, my enjoyment of running has gone up, and no more random pains! However, as the other person said, they do take a bit of getting used to -- walk in them for a while first, then start jogging slowly, and work up to running.
Happy running!
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I have them and they are awesome. However, they aren't for everyone. It takes awhile to get used to them. You should go to a store that has them and try them on first. Sizing is a little different than a normal shoe. You'll have to keep walking in them before you can run.
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