Vibram 5 finger shoes

[itslikethat]

Alright lads, anyone had a pair of these ?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vibram-Fingers-SmartWool-5F-MQ5108SW-43/dp/B0047P73XQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1320760550&sr=1-1

Looking to get a pair to help me with lower leg strength and joint strength.

If not what shoes do you lads run in ?

[JamesR]

They look like they would provide no cushioning at all, bet they put a lot of strain on your joints too.

I use the UK Gear PT03s that the Army use :)

[b0t13]

they are nasty!,

just get some half decent running trainers, unless ur a ninja!

[Gabbastard]

For road running, I like Asics Gel Kayano 17s.

If youre going to do a lot of road running though, check your local sports shop to see if they do gait analysis - can make a huge difference if you pronate quite a lot and get a shoe to eliminate it.

[McGuire86]

Basic Asics, nothing fancy. Had them for years and do all sorts of running with them, cross country, road, beach etc all weather too.
Never had any discomfort

[Dizzy]

Not good for road running. Perfect for sprinting and plyo/S&C sessions though. A great investment if you are into your training. I used nike free TR2's for running and most gym work, but these for sprinting and strength/plyo work.

[itslikethat]

I'm thinking of getting them just to walk around in normally to strengthen my lower legs and knee joints.

They are considered the best because it forces you to run naturally, (forefoot) whereas normal running shoes provide more cushioning which can make you heel strike, putting more stress on your knees and other joints.

Dont get me wrong i wont be going for long runs in them straight away. I will ease in to running.

I personally think they will help me because i have knee problems :/

See what happens, just wondered if any of you lads had any.

[Stevebear]

Don't like the version with green bits - just looks like you got some kind of fungal infection

[McGuire86]

Don't waste your money

[itslikethat]

Don't waste your money

You really think there a waste ? Why ? Not having a dig, just ive heard so many good things about them ?

[McGuire86]

From who ? Real people or sponsors etc

[itslikethat]

From who ? Real people or sponsors etc

Both. Obviously the sponsors won't say bad about them. The 'real people' recommend these and the inov 8 road running shoes. Both incouraging fore foot running technique.

[McGuire86]

Well it's your money do what you want. But there's far more cheaper techniques to improve dodgey knees

[itslikethat]

Well it's your money do what you want. But there's far more cheaper techniques to improve dodgey knees

Will do. Any techniques you care to share ?

[Gabbastard]

You can just run with a rapid short stride on the ball of the foot. Makes sense to run like that, it adds another joint and muscle (ankle and calf) to take the shock of the foot hitting the floor. If you look at a dogs leg, its the same idea.

[McGuire86]

Will do. Any techniques you care to share ?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=exercises+for+strengthening+dodgy+knees

[marinemackay2003]

i have a set and although they are good for multi sports as in climbing and walking

running any sort of distance in them WILL destroy your feet

i took them running over some stoney desert surface in afghan i my feet were aching, good for short sprints on flats but thats it

[itslikethat]

i have a set and although they are good for multi sports as in climbing and walking

running any sort of distance in them WILL destroy your feet

i took them running over some stoney desert surface in afghan i my feet were aching, good for short sprints on flats but thats it

Yes thats what i have heard. So would you recommend them ?

I see your name is marinemackey, you are a royal ?

[marinemackay2003]

yes i would recomend them they are good shoes and vibram make a lot of the soles for our boots so are actually very comfortable, just make sure you but the right set for what you require

however they are expensive and for the same price you could get a very good running shoe but i like being different so bought the 5 fingers

yes im a bootneck

[itslikethat]

yes i would recomend them they are good shoes and vibram make a lot of the soles for our boots so are actually very comfortable, just make sure you but the right set for what you require

however they are expensive and for the same price you could get a very good running shoe but i like being different so bought the 5 fingers

yes im a bootneck

The Vibram KSO's are only 40 squid, not that much compared to other shoes. And ahh nice to meet you (kinda)

I'm currently at the PJFT stage of the app, looking to get in as soon as possible !

[marinemackay2003]

whats the pjft? like prmc?

ah right i got the bilkas as they are more multi sport orientated imo with better padding and grip

this is where i got mine

http://www.vibramfivefingers.it/eng/Bikila.aspx?gender=M

if i was you i would get in as soon as you can lol wont be many of us left by end of next year

[itslikethat]

whats the pjft? like prmc?

ah right i got the bilkas as they are more multi sport orientated imo with better padding and grip

this is where i got mine

http://www.vibramfivefingers.it/eng/Bikila.aspx?gender=M

if i was you i would get in as soon as you can lol wont be many of us left by end of next year

1.5 miles on a treadmill in under 12.30 then minutes rest then a 1.5 miles run again in under 10 minutes.

Didn't you do one ?

And ahh nice one and haha why do you say that ?

[marinemackay2003]

cant remember it was llike almost 9 years ago

because we are all leaving to do maratime security.....eassssssy money

word on the vine is that around 60% have the years notice in to leave lol

im staying though