Now Sporting: Vibram FiveFingers

Just received these today:

Vibram FiveFingers

Vibram FiveFingers. They are supposed to “stimulate the muscles in your feet and lower legs… mak[ing] you stronger and healthier, it improves your balance, agility and proprioception.” I had to look that last word up: awareness of the position of one’s body. The FiveFingers are supposed to simulate barefoot running, while protecting the soles of your feet.

I’m going to wear them around the house for a bit to become accustomed to the feel and then take them outside for what I hope to be long runs in the future. Having run barefoot before in the past, I know transitioning from Nike’s to FiveFingers takes a while to build up the unusual muscles that are used. Here’s a good 12 step guide to transitioning to barefoot running.

Here are some more pictures: