Two aspects of five fingers vibram

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Today, I want to simply introduce the good and bad aspect of Vibram FiveFingers Shoes .
The Good
1. Low volume fit is great for SOF kayaks and other tight boats.
2. Models with an instep strap stay “stuck” to your feet (even in thick muck).
3. Razor-cut soles offer excellent traction, even on wet surfaces.
4. Soles are thick enough for common hazards yet thin enough for dexterity (such as operating butterfly rudder controls)
5. Walking “barefoot” while in public feels sinfully good (you even leave a nice “barefoot” footprint).
The Bad
1. Sand is bad news. When walking in water, fine suspended sand can pack tightly around your toes and badly abrade your skin if not removed.
2. Due to the toe pockets you can’t use the Vibram FiveFingers Flow Shoes with any kind of drysuit that features integral socks.
3. Tight fit makes it difficult for your feet to dry so these are not the best après-kayak shoes.
4. It takes some practice until you can don them quickly.
5. Expect to hear “Dude, what’s that you got on your feet”, very often….
I have to admit that when I first saw Vibram Five Fingers at Canoecopia in 2007, I uttered “Puleeze” under my breath. My favorite backpacking boots have always featured stout Vibram soles but the Vibram Fivefingers looked like a gimmick. I changed my tune, however, after using them and now they are often my “go-to” shoe for warm-weather kayaking. Vibram Five Fingers are snug-fitting, stretchy, low-volume, minimalist shoes with individual toe pockets that come in a variety of styles and feature razor-cut soles for traction. If you love going barefoot you will love Vibram FiveFingers Kso Shoes . Vibram claims that wearing Vibram Five Fingers and “stimulating the muscles in your feet and lower legs will not only make you stronger and healthier, it improves your balance, agility and proprioception”.