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Nike Free 5.0 "Barefoot" Shoes

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Originally posted by: Eli
1) They're very thin, to give you that barefoot feeling. As a result, I nearly died when I stepped on an acorn. I shouted "ooooohhhh" and flailed my arms as I flew off the side of trail, in a Kosmo Kramer like explosion of pain.
OMFG, LMFAO! :laugh:

I would have LOVED to seen that 😀
 
Originally posted by: brigden
Total gimmick.

Do you run? Except for what it does to the bottom of my feet, I love barefoot running. Plus, barefoot running *does* strengthen more muscles and it allows your foot to roll naturally. If this helps in that case, I'm all for it.

Here's one review on it.

 
Originally posted by: jalaram
Except for what it does to the bottom of my feet, I love barefoot running. Plus, barefoot running *does* strengthen more muscles and it allows your foot to roll naturally.

i'm all for the plantar fasciitis you'll be getting from these shoes.:roll:
sheesh.

this is such a bad idea. nike should know better.
 
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