Q&A Category: FiveFingers
I tore a toe pocket in my Vibram KSO-Trek Sport. I have tried Barge contact cement but have had to reglue it twice. does anyone have any better suggestions as far as a glue might go?
I'd recommend trying a shoe repair product called FreeSole. Someone left a comment ... Read More
I was playing racquettball in my vff Kso-Treksport and my big toe tore through the pocket. I fixed it with Barge contact cement but have had to re-glue it twice. Does anyone know of a better type of glue or similar substance?
Hi, you might want to look into a product called FreeSole. We were ... Read More
HI,How do you think I pair of spyridons would hold up in a fairly muddy, hilly UK trail race?
For really muddy stuff, I'm a fan of straps. That said, Spyridons would ... Read More
Are Vibrams ok for cardio walking? If so, which ones? I don’t run – but I do intense cardio walking.
Absolutely - FiveFingers are great for walking. The rule in my head is, ... Read More
I LOVE my five fingers, my foot pain has gone away. I stepped in something gross and washed them exactly to instructions, and now I have to wash them all the time or they smell horrible… any suggestions? Can I replace the insoles?
Which instructions did you follow to clean them? Checkout this question where we ... Read More
My dog recently chewed the strap off one of my Trek Sports. Is there a way to get an extra strap or do I have to go and buy a new pair? Thanks.
Hi, what I'd recommend you do is look for an old pair on ... Read More
I have been running about 3 miles 3 times a week on and off since October. I want to do a half marathon in the end of April. I recently ran 6 miles in my vibram five fingers no problem. I am starting a training schedule this week. My older brother ran a half marathon in his vibram five fingers and said that they were holding him back and that it would be a really bad idea for me to run a half marathon with them. I feel my body has done a good job adapting and I feel great when I run in them. My brother and I have the same type of running posture.. What should I do? What were your experiences running a half marathon in five fingers?
Great question! Like anything else, you really want to properly train your feet ... Read More
I want to recycle an old pair of Vibram FiveFingers? I don’t think I can compost them… does anyone know of any places that use old shoes or if Vibram reuses old shoes?
Great question! I've sent a note to our contact at Vibram to see ... Read More
I started running in 5 fingers in February 2010. Having many lower back issues do to a slightly shorter right leg, I was surprised to find that running with the 5 fingers had resulted in less visits with my chiropractor. In July 2011, I slowed down on my running and did more weight training and cardio on eliptical and treadmill etc. Starting in January of 2012 I decided to get back into running, but take it to the next level with a heavy half marathon on aggressive trails. Unfortunately, I only trained for 5 weeks before my run. I did fairly well and was pleased, but 2 weeks after, I started experiencing foot problems. I believe I had a slight case of Planters Fasciitis and also an annoying discomfort in the ball of my foot. I believe these problems were because I did not adequately stretch after my marathon and as the muscles healed from the abuse I had done during the marathon, it pulled everything tighter. I iced and stretched and stopped running for 8 weeks now. My feet are a lot better, but I still have that feeling in the ball of my feet which I thought might be Morton’s Neuroma. Yesterday I went to a podiatrist to get a professional opinion. The good news is that my feet look great. He was surprised to find that I did not have all of the ailing issues that so many of his running clients have. He determined that I may have slightly bruised the nerves or tendons in the ball of my feet, but that I really needed to think differently about running and my choice of footwear. He did feel strongly against minimalist shoes, barefoot running etc, and strongly advised wearing and running in shoes that had more support with sturdier soles and cushioning. My question is, do most podiatrists agree with his opinion? He is a foot doctor, and I have seen a lot of other information showing the benefits of minimalist running from other types of researchers and doctors, but I would like to hear other opinions form “foot doctors” who directly deal with barefoot/ minimalist running athletes. Thanks!
Hi Jason, great question. In our experience, most Podiatrists do indeed downplay the ... Read More
Does anyone know where I can find a pair of KSO’s in size 48 mens? I’ve tried everywhere (online and in-person, including VFF, and no luck. The rep said that there would be larger sizes released sometime late this year; however, I’d like to get a pair for the spring.
At the moment we don't see them in stock at any of the ... Read More