I'm not saying that I have the answer to this, but running/walking barefoot is, for me, much lower impact than wearing shoes. Your body compensates for the lack of shock absorbtion and you naturally change your stride to one with much much lowered impact.
An interesting link to read about walking barefoot:
http://anthropik.com/2007/06/learning-to-walk/
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Originally Posted by abaya
Dude, those shoes rock. I would love to hear how they feel (and how much they cost!).
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The IT guy at my work has a pair in my size he is bringing in today or Thursday, so I should be able to report back on the feel soon. As far as price, the Sprint (model pictured above) is $80, and there are places you can get it with free shipping. For just walking around, you can get a Classic model (without the straps) for $70.
Manufacturer's website:
http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/