Anyone use vibram five fingers for running?

[MrMatt]

i have about 13,000 miles (seriously) on my old converse high tops and the soles are falling off and the eyes for the shoe laces are starting to tear, so I think I need new ones. Was thinking of getting some of those vibram five fingers for running on the treadmill at my gym. Anyone use them for this?

 

[Special K]

Here's one thread we've already had about VFF's:

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[StageLeft]

13k is the most i have ever heard of shoes.2-4k is the most otherwise.

I'm using vffs for all my runs now. I am only running 2-4 times/week at the moment, though, 3.5 miles or so a pop. I've been long fighting a road of knee injury. At this time the minimal shoe approach has been a blessing and the VFFs are as minimal as you can get. It is not for everyone and has its drawbacks (for example my knee is doing much better with the mid or forefoot running technique but my feet are still acclimating, months later) but some people thank God for it.

 

[MrMatt]

Originally posted by: Special K
Here's one thread we've already had about VFF's:

link

thanks! I forgot all about that.


And thanks skoorb as well