Comments on: Barefoot Running – Vibram Five Fingers Are Worth It

By: Jerry

Jerry — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 05:54:15 +0000

Background info: I started out with the New Balance Minimus for 2-3 months and recently switched to the VFF Bikila LS 3 weeks ago.
I have not experienced any foot pain (just calf soreness), but I have only run 3.5 miles max on dirt trails. I have heard from others that asphalt might cause pain in the balls of your feet. My calf soreness was severe the first week I ran in the Minimus, but now I just get minor soreness nearly every time I run. I read that letting your heels softly/naturally kiss the ground and not focusing too much on striking on the balls of your feet might alleviate some of the calf soreness. I think the point is to relax your calf a bit after you strike midfoot to alleviate some of the tension. If you don’t let your heels touch the ground or if you excessively fight their natural fall to the ground this can overwork your calves. I think this might be my problem. Time will tell; just wanted to pass on the tip.

By: Weekly Training: Jan 31-6, 2011 « Set Higher Standards

Weekly Training: Jan 31-6, 2011 « Set Higher Standards — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 03:31:06 +0000

[...] in Vibram Bikila‘s. A few laps around a soft dirt [...]

By: Bret beresfordwood

Bret beresfordwood — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 02:09:49 +0000

Try the vivos. http://www.americaspodiatrist.com/2010/01/vivo-barefoot-is-this-the-best-shoe-for-learning-to-run-and-walk-barefoot/

By: Importance of running efficiency « Set Higher Standards

Importance of running efficiency « Set Higher Standards — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 05:25:28 +0000

[...] and lightly touching the ground with the feet are all things that start to come naturally with barefoot or minimalist running. I’m surprised the article didn’t say anything about footwear and the impact on stride [...]

By: Adapting to more natural running « Set Higher Standards

Adapting to more natural running « Set Higher Standards — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 04:24:58 +0000

[...] stride, and become more of a mid to fore-foot striker as opposed to a heel striker. I run in Vibram FiveFingers every now and then, but since I’m training for another Ironman next year, and my first [...]

By: Terra Plana barefoot running video « Set Higher Standards

Terra Plana barefoot running video « Set Higher Standards — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:15:36 +0000

[...] They also have technique drills that you can use to train your body/body to run more naturally. I use Vibram FiveFingers but am considering trying the Terra Plana varieties for everyday [...]

By: Shoes and the Movie Wall-E | crossfitdv.com

Shoes and the Movie Wall-E | crossfitdv.com — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 03:53:22 +0000

[...] runners who have made the shift with an overwhelming amount of positive feedback. Here is a great blog entry on someone who has made the shift and isn’t looking [...]

By: Ben

Ben — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:53:05 +0000

Were you not running with your orthotics in your VFFs? Their website states that if you typically wear an orthotic insert then you should wear it in your VFFs as well.

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 22:18:09 +0000

I’m also rockin’ VFF in phoenix. I ran up south mountain in them; also hiked down bright angel trail into Grand Canyon wearing the VFF. I’ve been pleased with their desert performance.

By: tony

tony — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:27:47 +0000

I just got the Trek Sport model and love them! I am curious though, what does one do in the winter? Do they make a winterized version for cold weather?