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Originally Posted by twistedmosaic
Update: Just ran 3 miles barefoot (with my wife), and feel great! I found a place online that has the Sprint's for $65, with free shipping if you buy two pairs (which I will, we both want a pair!).
I'll post another update once I get them. I'm also thinking about ordering the POSE method dvd from posetech.com, a site devoted to low-padding and barefoot running techniques.
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Got me some VFFs today. Sprints. Very exciting!
PROBLEM: I was between a size 43 and 44. Went with the 44 when the 43 seemed to bunch in the front at the toes. Normal shoes? A little big is okay. These things? Not so much. I want them to fit perfectly everywhere.
QUESTION: Do your VFFs have a considerable amount (10mm) of empty space in the heel cup? The toes and ball fit perfectly, the instep strap is comfy, but the heel cup is too long on my foot to the point where the heel cinch straps double over each other. I didn't notice any of the people on the VFF page with that kinda looseness and none of 'em had doubled-over heel cinch straps. The other minor issue is that the fabric portion seems to be rather tight despite the extra heel room, something that confuses the heel cup issue. I want the heel cup to fit, but the fabric can't dig into my skin.
Looks like this:
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God, picky-picky. I know.
I was told this extra room in the heel is acceptable. The salesperson was actually wearing them and had this issue with her feet in the VFFs, too.
Been walking around the apartment with them on... started obsessing.
I'm thinking about taking them back and trying a size smaller or returning them completely. I'm a real friggin' shoe nazi (my feet are my primary vehicle) and I can't stand to have things be "baggy", especially not for what equates to $80 rubber socks. Having proper room and snugness in both the heel and toe is really important for long distance running.
God, I'm frustrated by my monkey feet. I wanna trade 'em out for the model they use to design shoes.
Any feedback would be appreciated.