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Title: Vibrams Fivefingers
Post by: ManBearPig... on August 20, 2010, 09:46:01 AM
Pulling the trigger on a pair of these after work today.

Thoughts?

(http://themarioblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/vibram-five-fingers-kso.jpg)
Title: Re: Vibrams Fivefingers
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on August 20, 2010, 09:47:39 AM
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Title: Re: Vibrams Fivefingers
Post by: phreak on August 20, 2010, 09:53:35 AM
It's like anal rape: tighter is better. If you think they fit just right, then get a size smaller. They do expand over time. Other than that: love them.

Title: Re: Vibrams Fivefingers
Post by: Boost on August 20, 2010, 09:55:42 AM
I saw a guy walking up walls wearing a pair of those
Title: Re: Vibrams Fivefingers
Post by: Nails on August 20, 2010, 10:01:36 AM
Geez first the crocs shoes now this shIIt
Title: Re: Vibrams Fivefingers
Post by: owner76 on August 20, 2010, 10:02:07 AM
Fooking gay... Wouldnt be caught dead in them... Enjoy them though, you H-Mo :>)
(Kidding on the H-Mo thing)
Title: Re: Vibrams Fivefingers
Post by: Purple Aki on August 20, 2010, 10:08:17 AM
Heard a "slap, slap, slap" noise in the gym the other week and when I looked at where the noise was coming from it was a dude on a treadmill wearing those monstrosities. You could tell he was dying for someone to ask him about them, so that he could bore them to death about the benefits of them, how they mimic barefoot running etc. He probably does crossfit and follows the paleo diet, too.

I'm sticking to Nike Free.
Title: Re: Vibrams Fivefingers
Post by: ManBearPig... on August 20, 2010, 10:15:37 AM
It's like anal rape: tighter is better. If you think they fit just right, then get a size smaller. They do expand over time. Other than that: love them.



do you wear them to work out / run only, or are you one of those douches who wears them to dinner?
Title: Re: Vibrams Fivefingers
Post by: noworries on August 20, 2010, 10:19:46 AM
Geez first the crocs shoes now this shIIt

Acxtually I think they have been around longer than Crocs not sure.  They were a sponsor of mine once.  They work great in the water (ocean).  A little to get used to though.  They defintiely draw attention to your feet.  I gave away more that I kept.
Title: Re: Vibrams Fivefingers
Post by: ManBearPig... on August 20, 2010, 10:22:44 AM
Acxtually I think they have been around longer than Crocs not sure.  They were a sponsor of mine once.  They work great in the water (ocean).  A little to get used to though.  They defintiely draw attention to your feet.  I gave away more that I kept.

vibram the company's been around for 80 years or so , just making soles for shoes.  they started making these in 2006.

how are these comparable to crocs?  they're training shoes that basically just cover your soles so you don't cut your feet while running outside.  crocs are for fat chicks and mario batali and are 10 cents worth of molded plastic?
Title: Re: Vibrams Fivefingers
Post by: noworries on August 20, 2010, 10:27:32 AM
vibram the company's been around for 80 years or so , just making soles for shoes.  they started making these in 2006.

how are these comparable to crocs?  they're training shoes that basically just cover your soles so you don't cut your feet while running outside.  crocs are for fat chicks and mario batali and are 10 cents worth of molded plastic?

I wore them to the gym too once in a awhile.  I tend to kick machines by not paying attention so after that happened the first time I stopped.  I wore them mostly because I went into the ocean all the time and in Kona it is a rocky bottom so they help.  I just liked them too cause no one else had anything like it.  Like you said Crocs are just molded plastic.  They are like those wooden shows they wear over in Sweden or wherever
Title: stupid shit si taking over
Post by: tallgerman on August 20, 2010, 10:45:18 AM
there is no end to stupid shit

love it

odin bless america
Title: Re: Vibrams Fivefingers
Post by: nder98 on August 20, 2010, 12:18:12 PM
Theres a guy at my work believe it or not that has a green pair and they look like the most dumbest fucking thing on the planet. BTW i work in a office and this dooche walks around like they are cool.
Title: Re: Vibrams Fivefingers
Post by: Nails on August 20, 2010, 12:22:07 PM
i bet you Fagggots wear your shape ups to work too

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k-eY7rnCHXo/S8nVKrLPVgI/AAAAAAAAA00/lnQ3w8QgKzA/s1600/joe+montana+shape-ups.jpg)
Title: Re: Vibrams Fivefingers
Post by: ManBearPig... on August 20, 2010, 12:23:29 PM
Theres a guy at my work believe it or not that has a green pair and they look like the most dumbest fucking thing on the planet. BTW i work in a office and this dooche walks around like they are cool.

your jealousy will eat you alive, man.
Title: Re: Vibrams Fivefingers
Post by: mass 04 on August 20, 2010, 03:42:22 PM
Theres a guy at my work believe it or not that has a green pair and they look like the most dumbest fucking thing on the planet. BTW i work in a office and this dooche walks around like they are cool.
You don't have a job, King. Has the Hummer been repoed yet?
Title: Re: stupid shit si taking over
Post by: claymore on August 20, 2010, 04:39:51 PM
there is no end to stupid shit

love it

odin bless america

No kidding
Title: Re: Vibrams Fivefingers
Post by: ManBearPig... on August 23, 2010, 09:55:56 AM
just thought i'd update for you who give a shit.

i bought the shoes, ran in them friday and yesterday (as per the manufacturer, to ease into them).

mostly recovered from initial pains, but hamstrings still killing me.  this might seem weird, but because the running's essentially flat footed, with each stride hamstrings get about an extra inch of "stretch" (thickness of old running shoe sole), so now they're really sore.

got a few blisters, but that was to be expected.  also, i'm not running any faster, but it's a real bitch to run 1.5 miles in these, i'd say i'm more exhausted than running 3 miles in regular shoes at the same pace.  not sure if it's mental or what, but it sure feels harder.
Title: Re: Vibrams Fivefingers
Post by: Nails on August 23, 2010, 10:04:08 AM
Those are just as ridiculous as this guy

(http://4gifs.com/gallery/d/167015-1/Popeye_arm_wrestler.gif)
Title: Re: Vibrams Fivefingers
Post by: nder98 on August 23, 2010, 10:16:54 AM
your jealousy will eat you alive, man.


hahahahah, get them then..  See how many people will think your gay...
Title: Re: Vibrams Fivefingers
Post by: ManBearPig... on August 23, 2010, 10:19:34 AM

hahahahah, get them then..  See how many people will think your gay...

I'm not 14 anymore, so what others think of me doesn't really bother me.  Besides, i don't live in kindergarten, most people around me don't point at people and yell "ha ha, you're so gay because of your shoes".

These things matter to you, that must be why you're an insecure twink "competitor".
Title: Re: Vibrams Fivefingers
Post by: nder98 on August 23, 2010, 10:26:12 AM
I'm not 14 anymore, so what others think of me doesn't really bother me.  Besides, i don't live in kindergarten, most people around me don't point at people and yell "ha ha, you're so gay because of your shoes".

These things matter to you, that must be why you're an insecure twink "competitor".

Well if you buy those shoes, you are gay... At this point you more than likely all ready did, so its confirmed.. Congratulations, your now coming out of the closet cus ummmmm, your gay...
Title: Re: Vibrams Fivefingers
Post by: ManBearPig... on August 23, 2010, 10:28:55 AM
Well if you buy those shoes, you are gay... At this point you more than likely all ready did, so its confirmed.. Congratulations, your now coming out of the closet cus ummmmm, your gay...

Yes, i bought the shoes, so that makes me gay.

Just a quick question for you...have you ever posed in front of other men in a speedo?
Title: Re: Vibrams Fivefingers
Post by: nder98 on August 23, 2010, 10:30:46 AM
Yes, i bought the shoes, so that makes me gay.

Just a quick question for you...have you ever posed in front of other men in a speedo?

You wanna know how I know your gay??

Cus ya bought some gay ass toe sneaker shoes...
Title: Re: Vibrams Fivefingers
Post by: Cleanest Natural on August 23, 2010, 10:31:00 AM
only a dumbo such as you could buy the stupidest shoes ever
Title: Re: Vibrams Fivefingers
Post by: MuscleMcMannus on August 23, 2010, 11:16:29 AM
I've been thinking about getting a pair.  Not necesarily for running and DEFINITELY NOT for going to the gym in.  I don't see how they would be any benefit to the gym.  I would get them for water sports and hiking or scrambling around out in nature.  There is some science behind them and if you think about it native americans used to run around, hike, climb, walk, sprint in moccassins so how are these any different?  I wonder if they are quieter out in nature as well?  I wouldn't wear them to the gym though. 

I actually wear MBTs for work.  I used to have plantar fasciitis and tried everything.  The only thing that ever worked were the MBTs.  And THEY ARE NOT the same thing as those fucking Sketcher shape ups.  MBTs are $200 for a reason.  Shape Ups are fucking $50.  And don't worry I'll be the first to admit that MBTs look fucking gay but they work.  Most comfortable shoes I've ever worn being on your feet all day. 

Title: Re: Vibrams Fivefingers
Post by: noworries on August 23, 2010, 12:13:39 PM
I've been thinking about getting a pair.  Not necesarily for running and DEFINITELY NOT for going to the gym in.  I don't see how they would be any benefit to the gym.  I would get them for water sports and hiking or scrambling around out in nature.  There is some science behind them and if you think about it native americans used to run around, hike, climb, walk, sprint in moccassins so how are these any different?  I wonder if they are quieter out in nature as well?  I wouldn't wear them to the gym though. 

I actually wear MBTs for work.  I used to have plantar fasciitis and tried everything.  The only thing that ever worked were the MBTs.  And THEY ARE NOT the same thing as those fucking Sketcher shape ups.  MBTs are $200 for a reason.  Shape Ups are fucking $50.  And don't worry I'll be the first to admit that MBTs look fucking gay but they work.  Most comfortable shoes I've ever worn being on your feet all day. 



In your job don't you use knee pads more.
Title: Re: Vibrams Fivefingers
Post by: MuscleMcMannus on August 23, 2010, 12:31:58 PM
In your job don't you use knee pads more.

 ???