Vibram 5-Fingers??
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classictoaster
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Hey guys - sorry I've been kind of MIA lately, but things are getting hectic and my weight lifting time has been suffering. ): Boo. BUT that's all going to change come next week.
Anyways, this might be kind of an odd question, but I was wondering if anyone did their weightlifting with Vibram Five-Finger shoes? The reason I ask is because I know Mehdi says he does and also reccommends weight lifting barefoot - however, for those of us who go to a gym, this isn't really possible. Since these simulate barefeet, I'm thinking they'd be compatible - and allowed in a gym. Haha.
Yesterday I bought some of these weird looking shoes because they were on super sale, so I'll report how it all goes once I'm back in the gym.
Anyways, this might be kind of an odd question, but I was wondering if anyone did their weightlifting with Vibram Five-Finger shoes? The reason I ask is because I know Mehdi says he does and also reccommends weight lifting barefoot - however, for those of us who go to a gym, this isn't really possible. Since these simulate barefeet, I'm thinking they'd be compatible - and allowed in a gym. Haha.
Yesterday I bought some of these weird looking shoes because they were on super sale, so I'll report how it all goes once I'm back in the gym.
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I don't wear Vibrams but I do wear Nike Frees. They are almost like wearing nothing (like a water shoe)...I don't even wear socks with them either. I love them and they were only 70 bucks at the Nike outlet...plus they are super cute (black, magenta and turquoise)....I can definitely tell the difference between wearing them and traditional sneakers....my balance is much better. I personally don't care for having things between my toes......other than the sand or flip flops
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I wear vibrams for everything, so yep, lifting too. I don't know what its like to lift in regular shoes though, I hate wearing shoes so I've been in vibrams or bare feet since I started.0
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Sorry guys, just now seeing this! Glad to know its normal to see other people using the "barefoot" kinda shoe. I would do it in barefeet, but since I don't have a home gym and my campus gym requires shoes, I figure these would be a good way to get around the rules.
Annnd mine just shipped out today. Yippee! Can't wait for those suckers to get here.0 -
My toes are not conducive to 5-fingers, so I wear Merrell PaceGloves. Completely minimalist but without toes. I love them. I wear minimalist EVERYWHERE, I've even adjusted my work shoes to be minimalist for the most part. I will never go back.0
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jealous.
I totally want a pair.
I use dunlop volleys for my lifting. They are probably similar to converses.
I've seen heaps of guys lifting in them on crossfit vids so i figure they are probably good. Would rather vibrams though, but they cost a fortune here.0 -
Converse all stars here. =D0
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I use my vibrams (2 pairs) and converse in the gym. Getting away from the whole gym/running shoe thing, not that vibrams are not pricey ; )
Am planning to start running in them again this week. I ignored the advice on the website, ran fine the first two runs a few weeks ago, then caused a bad case of achilles tendonitis the third run. Find running challenging, but I make myself do it for the cardio.0 -
If I had the money for vibrams, I'd totally wear them.0
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I wear vibrams for everything, so yep, lifting too. I don't know what its like to lift in regular shoes though, I hate wearing shoes so I've been in vibrams or bare feet since I started.
This is me! I don't even own regular shoes any more (I'm a stay home mom, so I have the luxury of kickin around in what ever I want). I've got my vffs, and a pair of nice flip flops, and I'm set.
I totally lift in my Vibrams, never thought twice about it.0 -
I wear Vibram's. I like them, and they help me with my ankle mobility.0
