Vibram Five Fingers Running Shoes Review and How to Run Bare Foot

Vibram Five Fingers Running Shoes Review and How to Run Bare Foot
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[@samirv3716]

Those are some ripped calves, another benefit of forefoot running. Great video. I just bought the exact same shoe and love running in it.

[@simonvance8054]

I tried the five fingers after reading Born To Run, they are great shoes and I seemed to have no problems with them compared to years of hassles with ordinary running shoes..they give a certain feeling of freedom!

[@ChinskiChat]

Great to hear Simon! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Let me know what you went for and how you're getting on ...

[@soloman01uk]

The Vibram V-Runs are hands down the best Vibrams for road running. I'm on my second pair, love them. Also have the V-Trails and they're great too. Gutted that I didn't buy 2 pairs though as I need a new pair of V-Trails and I hear bad things about V-Trail 2.

[@GodzillaGoesGaga]

I used to do fairly long distances in my VFFs (10+ milers) and found that my pace radically improved due to spring efficiency in my foot/tendons. I typically used them on flat trails ore pavement. Currently I’m back to 8 milers and will likely reintroduce VFFs. I definitely felt free-er in VFFs and lighter on my feet. Never had bone issues or pain. I climb so I use my forefoot a lot so it is strong.

[@ChinskiChat]

Great to know - bet your calves are powerful too! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Let me know what you went for and how you're getting on ...

[@luceinbattaglia9425]

Since 2012 I use fivefingers intensively, no doubt those are the best shoes I ever had in my life. I'm running with them since one year only: never had problems and my legs are exploding!!! I can't stop talking nice words about those amazing shoes🙏🔝💣

[@yeshonestyhey2632]

I went straight into it and love running with them

[@ChinskiChat]

So pleased to hear it. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Let me know what you went for and how you're getting on ...

[@GreatWhite7]

I used to run a bit and then one day did 2kms barefoot and man did my legs hurt in unusual places afterwards. It wasnt unbearable or anything, just muscles I had never used before I guess?!

[@mattk6343]

Yeah, that happened to me two years back, when I started running in VFFs. I suffered like an animal, I had to develop new muscles. My calves hurt extremely even after a small run like 2kms. Then, after about 3months of struggle and suffering, the body accomodated.

[@gudboyngdisyerto]

@@mattk6343 after almost 3months of running with kso evo, my muscles already adopted and don't hurt anymore but it is the sole skin that holds me from running more than 18km. how long did it take for your skin to get used to running long distances wearing them?

[@mattk6343]

@@gudboyngdisyerto I don't know. It probably was not a problem for me. But I also do not run 18km or more, so that may be it.

[@jonnelson4]

This is a very informative, helpful video. Thank you so much!

[@ChinskiChat]

+Jon Nelson it’s a real pleasure - thanks for commenting :-)

[@blue_cameron]

ChinskiChat you make great videos, I really appreciate it

[@GrammarGal1]

This was great, thanks., very clear and helpful. What are your thoughts on the Vibram barefoot runners that don't have the separate toes?

[@robertturner4168]

Loved the video. I purchased wrong ones but kinda similar on amazon and been walking on them. Getting these hopefully in the next few days. Should I start running with these on a track or football field first? Also winter has officially hit in New Jersey here. So how about a tread? Thank you

[@FiliusFidelis]

Only really have two problems with the vibrams, first which isn't REALLY a problem per se is that my toes are kinda short so except for my big toe none of the other toes goes all the way in leaving a fair bit of empty room in the front. The other is that to avoid the "flip-flop effect" I have to REALLY tighten the lacing, as hard as it is in fact possible, probable at least in part due to my fairly narrow heels/ankels.

[@hiphophannah22]

Hello! I am wanting a pair just for everyday use, no running but a lot of standing. Do you recommend to vrun or vtrail? which one has more support? Is one wider than the other?

[@photography555]

I wear this barefoot shoes and highly recommend them. Have you try them?

[@honka4ever]

Thanks your review a lot, it's great help! thank you from Taiwan.

[@ChinskiChat]

Un-Tek Tan - thank you for your feedback, it means a lot.

[@alidalavezzari4103]

Good video. I am in transition and I find this model in discount, I will tray in fews daies. Have a nice life.

[@ozlemylmaz8822]

Sorry, what is the model you are putting on?

[@ChinskiChat]

These ones here my friend: amzn.to/2wiZOk5

[@sskfrey]

I had that model. What is the name?

[@t4nkman]

Just a technical question: what did you mount your camera on for the foot shot?

[@ChinskiChat]

Hi Humanati. I have a standard video tripod with a head for either my DSLR or else an attachment to hold my iPhone (depending on which I use for recording). I also have an angle-poise arm holder for the iPhone but this is quite wobbly so not that useful. Thanks for looking!

[@t4nkman]

ChinskiChat Thanks CC. My question was actually an attempt at innuendo but I don't think I made that very clear. Anyway please forgive my crude sense of humour. I bought myself some vibrams after looking at your video & just ordered the Fenix 3 after watching your video about that. Subscribed & have a good day, sir!

[@ChinskiChat]

Ha! Sorry, that completely passed me by, lol! Anyway, if you have any q's about other of those two items, do fling 'em across :-D

[@frederikroark]

One reason why people might be looking at your shoes weirdly is because you don't close them properly^^ The little plastic thingy has a purpose ;)

[@nickw22689]

Fascinating, informative and an overall terrific video.

[@ChinskiChat]

Nick thanks very much for watching and for the feedback. Have you got any?

[@nickw22689]

I have a pair of the V-Trains. I bought them before getting into running, as I thought they'd provide a benefit when weightlifting, doing squads and deadlifts, helping me feel the ground and push off. I've determined their benefit as a weightlifting shoe is negligible. The best way to feel the ground is to go barefoot, really.

[@kavyak6981]

Can a flat fleet people can use this ?? Being barefoot does it helps for flat feet perso?

[@kavyak6981]

Can we the same for walking in barefoot?

[@SacreDro]

How is the size, from their site I need size 40 since my foot is 25.5 cm long, but from emailing them they said to buy number 42, which is ...

[@ChinskiChat]

I think 42 is about 8 UK right? Well as long as you don't go too far above what you think, you should be okay as you can tighten the laces down pretty good. Another consideration is how long your toes are - some people have long thin ones and some short and fat of course! Finally, my feet are very wide - but the nature of the material meant there wasn't an issue with that. Let me know how you get on...

[@jedwardoo]

What happens if one would sweat a lot in the feet? Do you need to wash it weekly since it would stink or would socks be counter intuitive?

[@whatsupbudbud]

I have really sweaty feet which make my ordinary shoes (sneakers, skate shoes, boots) smell terrible but, oddly enough, after running in Vibram's they smell just fine. Perhaps it's because summer has not yet come where I'm from. They still sweat but it's not so bad. Actually, every once in a while I take them off and run with my feet bare. This scrapes off some of the extra "smelly skin" and then when I put them back in Vibram's, both the shoes and the feet are already dry. Nevertheless, I do wash them every couple runs for good measure. Easiest solution for me so far is to put them in the sink, block the water and add a bit of window washer, then rinse and air dry (not in direct sun/on heater). All in all, I love my FFS and look forward to every time I'm going out with them.

[@xxxxxbriansanchezyyy]

anyone have a problem with getting these on. I did. once on they feel good only problem after once on my heel caused the show to bow out which I could see tiny pebbles wedging inside

[@ChinskiChat]

Brian - did you get the correct length size? If they're bowing, it may be that you need to go up a measure?

[@jarriettmoore8264]

I might try them out but why heel lifted shoes for your longer runs? You should take a look at altra shoes. You have to slowly build up the miles in them too.

[@ChinskiChat]

Jarriett - great point - but I use Nike RN Motion that have a very low heel - check out my video on them and let me know what you think ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKmUdouOl5KLqbM

[@Alanperki]

I’m in the military Iv used these for 5 years now and I run from 1.5 mile in them to 14 miles on and off road you just need to take time conditioning and correcting your running technic I use no other trainers

[@ChickenNoodle883]

what was the name of the powder to help with rubbing?

[@ChinskiChat]

Anti Monkey Butt powder is good - but most any baby or foot powder will help. Depending on where you live, the monkey butt stuff is hard to get hold of. Tell me how you get on. What shoes do you have?

[@scruffy281]

Fantastic information! Thanks so much!

[@danieldauber8335]

Nice review, very informative! 👍

[@ChinskiChat]

Daniel - thank you for watching and for taking the time to leave some feedback.

[@rauliuxaa]

I've heard walkin with these on all kinds of surfaces helps you get some arch in your feet, i have flat feet so i'm thinking about these shoes, i love barefoot walking, the only thing i'm worried about is durability....Some people complain about that, and considering i have flat feet all my shoes end up wide and finished around 6months ... any advise? thank you

[@ChinskiChat]

Raulis - well, you raise a good point. They are very thin by their nature and will wear down quicker than a thick pair of running shoes given the same mileage ...

[@whatsupbudbud]

Might be useful to someone - use Shoe goo for fixing the vibram soles, that will make them last forever. This stuff has been used by broke skateboarders who can't afford new skate shoes twice a summer for ages.

[@stayontrack]

whatsupbudbud yup lmao

[@BloodMeridien]

I wanted to look at the top of the shoe but you kept covering them with your hands.

[@ChinskiChat]

Silly me. Hopefully the thumbnail at the beginning of the video will give you a look if you can mange to pause it? Thanks for watching.

[@safeinmyheart1]

You have nice hands and I saw the shoes just fine. lol

[@ChinskiChat]

Lol - thanks :-)

[@Fattedik]

Very nice and thorrow explanation thanks

[@ChinskiChat]

Thanks very much for the feedback Lawrence. Do you have any?

[@Dovahkiindoesstuff]

Do they eventually stretch around to fit your feet better ?

[@ChinskiChat]

Well that's a good question. They are constructed from a stretchy material if that's a help. However, my feet are particularly wide so they would look slightly different on somebody with more narrow feet.

[@MarcWeijmar]

Thank you for this video

[@ChinskiChat]

Marc - my pleasure. Thanks for looking and for commenting, it means a lot.

[@sophiashcherbakova2867]

I've been researching into plantar foot treatments and discovered a fantastic website at Natural Foot Wizard (check it out on google)

[@clivewitcomb2839]

Totally answered my "Do you wear socks with these, and if not, don't they stink?" question - thanks! X

[@d.n.3652]

clive witcomb I’ve seen socks with toes, so they’d probably be worn with these

[@anjadhussain]

Can you wear these with socks?

[@ChinskiChat]

+mr loxley you need toe socks that accommodate each toe individually. - then yes. I’ve done that before but I prefer just using talk powder instead then taking shoes into the shower occasionally.

[@kunstsein]

You would also need socks that encapsulate your toes.

[@edwardsmith8899]

Where can i buy these shoes im in oudtshoorn south africa

[@ChinskiChat]

I'd say check out Amazon or eBay and get some imported? Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Let me know what you went for and how you're getting on ...

[@improvement_guy]

Really helpful, thanks man.

[@ChinskiChat]

Charlie - I very much appreciate the feedback. Let me know how you get on ...

[@GodzillaGoesGaga]

Great video btw.

[@ChinskiChat]

Thanks for the feedback Gazza-usa, it means a lot.

[@begin322]

are better v-run or kso-evo for running?

[@ChinskiChat]

I think that would depend on what type of surface you're running on, how long your run for - and how used you are to fore-foot running etc. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Let me know what you went for and how you're getting on ...

[@5353sok]

Do you wear scokos with them?

[@maggs131]

Scokos? 🤔

[@PavelBystrov]

Socks*

[@big_yoshi01]

I resently bought a running shoe for ovet pronators and I dont Even pronate. Id really like to have The but I got no moneyyyy

[@stayontrack]

Tong Nhac Nguyen those are still good, they last longer than normal shoes if you dont overpronate as much so not a bad buy

[@Rainquiller]

what is the best model to use for running on roads/pavements?

[@gudboyngdisyerto]

v run is made specifically for road running. i have kso evo, thinner than v run, and i run with them mostly on road. i don't have v run so i can't compare and the reason i went with kso evo is because it is $50 cheaper where i am, and they work great for me.

[@Peter-ri9ie]

Great video! Loads of usefull inifo. 👣👍🏻

[@ChinskiChat]

I REALLY appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Let me know what you went for and how you're getting on ...

Apropos of [0:18] _"a lot of dirt out there, a lot of grass… glass, sorry, and sharp stuff out there and you don't wanna, you know, get damaged,"_ at 0:23: • *"Sh*t Runners Say To Barefoot Runners."* _invisibleshoes (Feb 21, 2012)_ youtube. com/watch?v=erorsuyJKiQ

[@hongshi8251]

You sold me- my feet need conditioning but can not barefoot.

[@ChinskiChat]

Great! Let me know how you get on ...

[@roenzi5555]

i love these "shoes"

[@ChinskiChat]

Yea, they're great Roenzi - which ones do you have? Which ones would you like? Oh, and thanks for looking and taking the time to comment :-)

[@roenzi5555]

i got the same model as you. maybe i will buy some more for crossrunning

[@edwardpendragon]

haha Bruce Springsteen XD

[@ToxicVaccines_HivHoax]

I bought myself a pair of Nike "Run Natyral" shoes here in London in Agust 2017 and I absolutely LOVE THEM!! 👍👍❤ They are a hybrid between these super minimalistic five finger shoes and cushioned shoes. They are extremely flexible and wrap around the foot. Where as the traditional running shoes have a much stiffer sole. They were also the cheapest to buy, around £60, which is always a bonus. 👍❤

[@ChinskiChat]

Cool - I'll have a look. If you want Nike minimalist, you might want to check out my review of the Free RN MOTION variants here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKmUdouOl5KLqbM Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment :-)

[@ToxicVaccines_HivHoax]

+ChinskiChat - Thank you for these informative videos! 👍👍