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Originally Posted by Quick6EF
Do not get Vibrams you freaks
There are two dudes who lift together at my gym and where these weird things.
I don't care about the benefits, you belong on the moon.
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Wear, not the same as where. Running shoes are about pure utility, who gives a sh!t about form?
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Originally Posted by BTM
+1...have someone who knows what they're doing watch your gait. Vibram 5 fingers are a little gimmicky, and do not benefit those without a perfect arch and foot structure. If your natural foot shape is perfect they will be fine, but really no advantages over a minimalist, light weight shoe. For those with undesirable structure, like myself with wider and flatter feet, some arch support is necessary, and as long as you're not buying another gimmicky shoe (air, shocks, etc) and sticking to the basics you should not expect any more or less frequent injury than "barefoot" runners.
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You make a good point. I have an incredibly high arch and can never find a shoe that fits it well, which is why I love my vibrams. Not to mention that they've forced me to run correctly, landing on the ball of my foot instead of the heel.