Vibram Shoes??

JayDavila

Anyone use Vibrams during their workout? I just purchased my 1st pair.
I can't believe how comfortable they are and what a difference they make in your foot and leg muscles.
Very impressed.

nut4crew

I try to use them for everything but plyometric type workouts. Certainly notice the difference, especially during P90X's Legs & Back. Love them!

JayDavila

I try to use them for everything but plyometric type workouts. Certainly notice the difference, especially during P90X's Legs & Back. Love them!

It's so crazy how many muscles we don't use in our feet on a daily basis due to the traditional shoe sole. Definitely felt some muscles being worked out in my feet.

tyrsnbdr

I try to use them for everything but plyometric type workouts. Certainly notice the difference, especially during P90X's Legs & Back. Love them!

It's so crazy how many muscles we don't use in our feet on a daily basis due to the traditional shoe sole. Definitely felt some muscles being worked out in my feet.

I use another brand that doesn't have the toe things, and I love it. I will never go back to a traditional running shoe ever again.

PS. I only lift heavy

JoRocka

I try to use them for everything but plyometric type workouts. Certainly notice the difference, especially during P90X's Legs & Back. Love them!

how come you don't like them for plyo's? I have found them to be extremely helpful for that!!!


I have 2 pairs- and then one pair of NB minimus.

No more sneakers- ever. Ever EVER.

Love my virbrams.

MagJam2004

My brother is a barefoot runner though he started with the Vibrams. He gave me a pair this past Christmas and I wear them as often as possible whenever I am active. For me, it was the poor technique that was highlighted. I would take a large step and ultimately come down on my heel be it running or walking. Wearing the Vibrams, it is rather uncomfortable, so I have had to change my posture a bit and run with a bit more care for my joints and back.

nut4crew

I try to use them for everything but plyometric type workouts. Certainly notice the difference, especially during P90X's Legs & Back. Love them!

how come you don't like them for plyo's? I have found them to be extremely helpful for that!!!


I have 2 pairs- and then one pair of NB minimus.

No more sneakers- ever. Ever EVER.

Love my virbrams.

I was told by the salesman they don't have enough support/cushioning, since plyometrics tend to take a toll on one's knees; for me, it's my back. Back pain is a common issue with me, I don't want to aggravate it any more than I already do with my current P90X/Insanity hybrid workout routine.

rybo

Pretty much all I wear anymore are my vibrams & merrell gloves.

I do plyo work in my vibrams.

JoRocka

I try to use them for everything but plyometric type workouts. Certainly notice the difference, especially during P90X's Legs & Back. Love them!

how come you don't like them for plyo's? I have found them to be extremely helpful for that!!!


I have 2 pairs- and then one pair of NB minimus.

No more sneakers- ever. Ever EVER.

Love my virbrams.

I was told by the salesman they don't have enough support/cushioning, since plyometrics tend to take a toll on one's knees; for me, it's my back. Back pain is a common issue with me, I don't want to aggravate it any more than I already do with my current P90X/Insanity hybrid workout routine.

that's why you have knees.

shrug- if it's working it's working- I find them to be great for that- you have to learn to use your body better- which was one big perk for me.

But - like I said- if it's working- roll with it!! surprised the sales guy said that though to be honest.

just_Jennie1

I have a pair. I used to wear them running and I wore them when I was doing Insanity. The jumping along with my high arches messed up one of my feet so I can't wear them running any more because I need more cushion and I have a special thing that I have to wear under my toes.

I do like them though. They make good boat and water shoes.

TinaDay1114

I have a pair. I used to wear them running and I wore them when I was doing Insanity. The jumping along with my high arches messed up one of my feet so I can't wear them running any more because I need more cushion and I have a special thing that I have to wear under my toes.

I do like them though. They make good boat and water shoes.

Just be aware of what ^^^ she says.
I also have high arches, and broke my heel running in Vibrams (a pretty large c-shaped fracture). With high arches, your foot never flattens all the way to the ground w/your steps, so the force is distributed into the other parts of your feet. No matter what your technique, this can spell injury for some when there's no cushion to absorb that shock.

I love how they feel, and I've worn them for other things (walking, non-impact stuff). But I'm not going to run in them again.

Joreanasaurous

I have a pair. I used to wear them running and I wore them when I was doing Insanity. The jumping along with my high arches messed up one of my feet so I can't wear them running any more because I need more cushion and I have a special thing that I have to wear under my toes.

I do like them though. They make good boat and water shoes.

Just be aware of what ^^^ she says.
I also have high arches, and broke my heel running in Vibrams (a pretty large c-shaped fracture). With high arches, your foot never flattens all the way to the ground w/your steps, so the force is distributed into the other parts of your feet. No matter what your technique, this can spell injury for some when there's no cushion to absorb that shock.

I love how they feel, and I've worn them for other things (walking, non-impact stuff). But I'm not going to run in them again.

Yup. I have high arches and I know exactly what you are talking about

DaddieCat

I wear Vibrams for everything except my day to day when it's snowing.

Going to go Squat in them today. Aw yeah!

LessJos

I wear Vibrams for everything except my day to day when it's snowing.

Going to go Squat in them today. Aw yeah!

Same here. 5 workouts a week and every single minute when it's not freezing and snowy. Love my VFF!

just_Jennie1

I have a pair. I used to wear them running and I wore them when I was doing Insanity. The jumping along with my high arches messed up one of my feet so I can't wear them running any more because I need more cushion and I have a special thing that I have to wear under my toes.

I do like them though. They make good boat and water shoes.

Just be aware of what ^^^ she says.
I also have high arches, and broke my heel running in Vibrams (a pretty large c-shaped fracture). With high arches, your foot never flattens all the way to the ground w/your steps, so the force is distributed into the other parts of your feet. No matter what your technique, this can spell injury for some when there's no cushion to absorb that shock.

I love how they feel, and I've worn them for other things (walking, non-impact stuff). But I'm not going to run in them again.

Yup. I have high arches and I know exactly what you are talking about

Thankfully I didn't break my heel. Mine is a pain beneath my toes on my left foot. I had erroneously thought it was a neuroma and did the one thing I shouldn't have done which was wear flip flops! When I went to the podiatrist he ruled that out, asked if I ran on the balls of my feet and told me it's because of my high arches. Flip flops are a big no-no for me, however I can wear platform ones without issue and he said that high heels with a platform are the best thing to wear. That was music to my ears! LOL I will never run or do any impact activity in my vibrams.

archaichoney

I have the New Balance Minimus shoes, they're alright. I still prefer my Chucks on leg day though.





Actually, I just prefer my Chucks in general.

cipote67

I used to wear them for running and the gym....until just washing them wasn't getting the 'funk' out of them, so I abandoned them.

MatthewNSW

I'm looking at buying a pair at present, actually. I run in my Merrell Barefoots and absolutely swear by them.

drose0

I loved my VFFs when I bought them for running.. but about 2 months after I made the switch I injured my IT Band... whether the injury was relate to wearing VFFs, I can't say... but it has made me shy away from going back to them. That injury cost me 5 months of pain last year and still isn't fully better, so I'm not going to risk it.

mangorabbit

Picked up my first vibrams quite some time ago and I LOVE them. I have yet to use them running, but am working toward that, just introduced my 0mm drop Merrell minimalist shoes to the treadmill (too much bloody snow for me to start this outside in some seriously dodgy footing). Just be aware of your form - I tried a barefoot shoe last fall and overthought my footfall, pretty sure I tried to do a solid 3mi all on my toes and my calves were knotted up for more than a week, massage and lots of loving notwithstanding.

Enjoy the feel just be aware that having toes separated can be a bit hazardous for the less graceful among us! ^_^

mkshortall

I wear mine all the time for Insanity and P90X and hiking. Haven't tried them for distance running yet...

mad_lifting_runner

Yep...I do ALL my workouts in either VFFs or Merrell Road Gloves; 5-10 mile road runs, TM runs, squats, deadlifts, everything.

Built up heels are EVIL!!!

frood

I wear them for lifting and for taking walks. I only go back to chucks/vans if it's very cold (e.g. today :grumble:).

mad_lifting_runner

I loved my VFFs when I bought them for running.. but about 2 months after I made the switch I injured my IT Band... whether the injury was relate to wearing VFFs, I can't say... but it has made me shy away from going back to them. That injury cost me 5 months of pain last year and still isn't fully better, so I'm not going to risk it.

I will also add that it takes upwards of a YEAR to transition to minimal running SAFELY.

spoiledpuppies

I tried these, and they were fitted attentive by the store clerk, but my little toe would go numb wearing them. Then I tried Merrell's Bareform shoes (that have a Vibram sole). They don't have the toe separation, and I LOVE them. After several years away from running due to plantar fasciitis and heel spurs, I'm back at it!

heybales

I couldn't go more than 6 miles jogging without some rubbing in bad spots, and that was with wearing the toe socks.

So switched to Merrell Trail Glove, which is the same Vibram sole, basically the same wide toe box, totally flexible bottom that is flat, perhaps a mm of neoprene in there. Great for lifting, no squish at all, and no slide.

http://runblogger.com/2011/02/merrell-barefoot-trail-glove-review.html

Current model looks different than this. They have Road Glove also.



For those talking about liking the flat (0 drop) flexible aspect, but need more padding overall for high arches, Merrell has the Bare Access.
runblogger.com/2012/10/merrell-bare-access-2-first-impressions.html

And actually, I've liked the Sketchers GoBionic, mostly because I can actually fit my shorter-leg lifts in the shoe and go farther.
http://runblogger.com/2012/03/skechers-go-bionic-review-lightweight.html

JayDavila

Thank you for the info, looks like a very good alternative ^^^^

kerricus

Can any women tell me what make/style of Vibram FF or Merrells they like? I'm looking at the See Yas right now. They also have See Ya LS and no one seems to explain the difference.

Greytfish

I love mine. I have quite a few pairs. I do all my strength training and running in them.

I used to wear them for running and the gym....until just washing them wasn't getting the 'funk' out of them, so I abandoned them.

Put them in a vat of water with denture cleaning tablets. You may need to do it a few times if you've let them get bad.

I have a pair. I used to wear them running and I wore them when I was doing Insanity. The jumping along with my high arches messed up one of my feet so I can't wear them running any more because I need more cushion and I have a special thing that I have to wear under my toes.

I do like them though. They make good boat and water shoes.

Just be aware of what ^^^ she says.
I also have high arches, and broke my heel running in Vibrams (a pretty large c-shaped fracture). With high arches, your foot never flattens all the way to the ground w/your steps, so the force is distributed into the other parts of your feet. No matter what your technique, this can spell injury for some when there's no cushion to absorb that shock.

I love how they feel, and I've worn them for other things (walking, non-impact stuff). But I'm not going to run in them again.

This is pretty classic for TMTS. You cannot wear shoes that weaken your feet for several decades and then switch to VFFS without a significant adjustment period. It's not the shoes, it's user error.

JoRocka

I used to wear them for running and the gym....until just washing them wasn't getting the 'funk' out of them, so I abandoned them.

My first pair suffered the same fate- they were so bad I'd put them on for like 5 -10 minutes and my feet would wreck for the rest of the day.

Socks. I refuse to wear my vibrams without socks now. best decision EVER- I balked for over a year- I mean that was part of the POINT of having those shoes!!! but- I capitulated and now I won't go back!

Can any women tell me what make/style of Vibram FF or Merrells they like? I'm looking at the See Yas right now. They also have See Ya LS and no one seems to explain the difference.

some are more runner oriented- some are more trail runner oriented some street (I want to say Bilka is the street runner ones) there are a few variations as far as closings- my original KSO was a more off road shoe- and had one velcro strap over the top. My men's pair now (not sure which one it is to be honest- they are grey and yellow) have elastic zip thing across the top of the foot.

Best thing is to go see them in person to be honest.

JoRocka

I love mine. I have quite a few pairs. I do all my strength training and running in them.

I have a pair. I used to wear them running and I wore them when I was doing Insanity. The jumping along with my high arches messed up one of my feet so I can't wear them running any more because I need more cushion and I have a special thing that I have to wear under my toes.

I do like them though. They make good boat and water shoes.

Just be aware of what ^^^ she says.
I also have high arches, and broke my heel running in Vibrams (a pretty large c-shaped fracture). With high arches, your foot never flattens all the way to the ground w/your steps, so the force is distributed into the other parts of your feet. No matter what your technique, this can spell injury for some when there's no cushion to absorb that shock.

I love how they feel, and I've worn them for other things (walking, non-impact stuff). But I'm not going to run in them again.

This is pretty classic for TMTS. You cannot wear shoes that weaken your feet for several decades and then switch to VFFS without a significant adjustment period. It's not the shoes, it's user error.

wanted to comment on this separately- I would agree with this completely. User error.

the whole point of the Vibram is to adjust - you cannot run the same way you would in compression wear. If you are running properly in them there is almost no heel impact at all.