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Title: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: JimmyJam1974 on August 25, 2010, 06:34:46 PM
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Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: SF1900 on August 25, 2010, 06:39:33 PM
Sorry.
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: JimmyJam1974 on August 25, 2010, 06:41:23 PM
Sorry.
I got to say, they're comfortable as a mug. I wasd torn but am glad I got them.
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: Mr Nobody on August 25, 2010, 06:49:04 PM
Happy Birthday Jimmy. How are the GA Dawgs going to do this year?
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: disturbia on August 25, 2010, 07:38:21 PM
i think anyone who wears those needs 3 swift shots to the head
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: BayGBM on August 25, 2010, 07:41:21 PM
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I admit I have wanted to try those on to see how they feel... but I got something even better for my b'day... here's a clue!  ;D
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: G_Thang on August 25, 2010, 07:45:55 PM
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 :-X

chimp shoes

toes arent compressed like normal shoes.  alotta broken toes in an ER near you if these things become popular.
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: jtsunami on August 25, 2010, 08:03:53 PM
I admit I have wanted to try those on to see how they feel... but I got something even better for my b'day... here's a clue!  ;D

Bay what is that thing??
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: Disgusted on August 25, 2010, 08:07:22 PM
I admit I have wanted to try those on to see how they feel... but I got something even better for my b'day... here's a clue!  ;D

Where ya flyin to?
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: claymore on August 25, 2010, 10:36:13 PM
It's sad that people think these things will help them build muscle any better, unless your doing some kind of water sports or beach activities these things are pointless. I've heard all these tools talk about how wearing these "Aqua Socks" help them contract there legs that much better. If you need aqua slippers to contract your leg muscles you might wanna give training with weights up.
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: SUPREME BEING on August 25, 2010, 10:42:09 PM
It's sad that people think these things will help them build muscle any better, unless your doing some kind of water sports or beach activities these things are pointless. I've heard all these tools talk about how wearing these "Aqua Socks" help them contract there legs that much better. If you need aqua slippers to contract your leg muscles you might wanna give training with weights up.

I thought these were more for the barefoot experience and that fact that we evolved barefoot. I'm pretty sure studies support this but still in-conclusive whether barefoot prevents injuries compared to wearing high tech running trainers.

I'm intrigued by these shoes, sure do look gay as hell though, i would not wear them anywhere in casual circumstances. I did buy Nike Free 3.0 and coming from someone who has had two major knee surgeries i have to say i was really pleased to be running nearly pain free for 40 minutes at a time. I'm not 100% sure but i think they may be onto something with this barefoot craze.
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: wes on August 26, 2010, 12:53:00 AM
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Fucking ridiculous!!  LOL   ;D
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: Evo on August 26, 2010, 04:13:58 AM
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Fucking ridiculous!!  LOL   ;D

This!

Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: johnnynoname on August 26, 2010, 04:14:46 AM
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why not just save yourself the time and just have the word "Homo" tattoo'd on your head
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: newmom on August 26, 2010, 05:15:58 AM
some dude was running on the treadmill with those on, I would think it would give him shin splints, don't seem comfortable for running
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: nder98 on August 26, 2010, 05:43:15 AM
i think anyone who wears those needs 3 swift shots to the head


hahahah I concur...
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: nder98 on August 26, 2010, 05:46:29 AM
i think anyone who wears those needs 3 swift shots to the head


I concur....
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: saucetradomous on August 26, 2010, 05:49:56 AM
I admit I have wanted to try those on to see how they feel... but I got something even better for my b'day... here's a clue!  ;D

looks like some sort of sexual isolation chamber for watching porn
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: Agnostic007 on August 26, 2010, 05:51:17 AM
Nothing says "I am susceptible to fads" like these things..
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: Parker on August 26, 2010, 05:54:27 AM
I admit I have wanted to try those on to see how they feel... but I got something even better for my b'day... here's a clue!  ;D
Why didn't you get the enclosed capsul one, it looks like a slim egg
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: Ex Coelis on August 26, 2010, 05:56:31 AM
novelty shoes
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: CalvinH on August 26, 2010, 05:57:21 AM

I concur....


Do you concur ???
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: dr.chimps on August 26, 2010, 06:31:27 AM
i think anyone who wears those needs 3 swift shots to the head
I would have gone with one good shot, but three swift ones it is!   
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: BayGBM on August 26, 2010, 06:38:22 AM
I hear they sell for about $100.  How much do you think they cost to make?  $10?  ???
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: Parker on August 26, 2010, 06:47:29 AM
I hear they sell for about $100.  How much do you think they cost to make?  $10?  ???
Prolly less, I have a pair of $120 Nike Tuned Airs that apparently cost .75 to make.
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: BayGBM on August 26, 2010, 06:58:09 AM
Prolly less, I have a pair of $120 Nike Tuned Airs that apparently cost .75 to make.

Yikes!  Are you serious? ???
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: WillGrant on August 26, 2010, 06:59:53 AM
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These gave JTsunami ingrown toenails and bleeding haemroids
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: JimmyJam1974 on August 26, 2010, 07:13:25 AM
BTW, no homo
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: kiwiol on August 26, 2010, 07:28:48 AM
BTW, no homo

I'm guessing you don't wear socks with it. Doesn't that cause an odour problem?
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: JimmyJam1974 on August 26, 2010, 07:39:05 AM
No socks. They're too new to determine odour issues
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: BayGBM on August 26, 2010, 07:46:05 AM
No socks. They're too new to determine odour issues

They are designed to be machine washable, no?
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: tonymctones on August 26, 2010, 08:19:06 AM
i think anyone who wears those needs 3 swift shots to the head
hahaha I saw a trainer at the gym the other day wearing these...
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: Doug_Steele on August 26, 2010, 09:00:47 AM
BTW, no homo

You should have gotten a pair of these instead.  ;)

(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n277/PsyborgRock/barefootshoes1.jpg)

This man endorses them.  :D :D

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v192/Nivekian/snapshot20070623165632kj7.jpg)

 :D
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: ManBearPig... on August 26, 2010, 10:02:53 AM
They are designed to be machine washable, no?

yep, and air dry.

i got some a couple weeks ago.  i've ran in them since a few times and it's a very different feeling than running in gym shoes.

my lower legs have been veiny since i started;  i'm hoping i didn't tear shit up down there, lol.

i think the "science" behind them makes sense and i love using them.  i don't go out to a dance club and slap people with my feet; i run off the main course at off peak hours, so i'm not out fishing for compliments for them.

but i do like them more and more with each run.
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: Purple Aki on August 26, 2010, 10:11:11 AM
No socks. They're too new to determine odour issues

I read on another forum that they can get a bit whiffy and someone recommended soaking them in hot water and a small amount of bleach every now and then.

yep, and air dry.

i got some a couple weeks ago.  i've ran in them since a few times and it's a very different feeling than running in gym shoes.

my lower legs have been veiny since i started;  i'm hoping i didn't tear shit up down there, lol.

i think the "science" behind them makes sense and i love using them.  i don't go out to a dance club and slap people with my feet; i run off the main course at off peak hours, so i'm not out fishing for compliments for them.

but i do like them more and more with each run.

Did you have to reduce the distance you run when you first got them?
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: saucetradomous on August 26, 2010, 10:15:45 AM
you might as well start painting your toe nails now
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: ManBearPig... on August 26, 2010, 12:08:17 PM


Did you have to reduce the distance you run when you first got them?

well, it says to do 1/2-1 mile per run the first week or two just to get used to it.

being a true getbigger i did 2 miles the first day.  i flew.
the second day i could barely walk.  it felt like someone hit me with a car.

so yes, i'd suggest 1/2-1 mile per run the first week  ;D

but on week two (i run about 4 miles) i cut almost 5 minutes off my time just due to sheer lightness of the shoes.  i'm not sure i'd recommend it for heavy gravel running, but i run on pavement and even though it's a weird feeling compared to a normal shoe, it feels more natural after a few runs.
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: newmom on August 26, 2010, 01:14:52 PM
you might as well start painting your toe nails now

i do  ;D
Title: Re: Got myself a pair of these for my b-day
Post by: Zaphod on August 26, 2010, 01:28:07 PM
i do  ;D

Yessssssss....OH YESSSSSS!