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Plan9 · 08-20-2009, 04:39 PM

This thread totally made me happy. Haha. Did anybody reference TwistedMosaic's original FiveFingers thread? Spinelust showed me these a while back.

Yeah, Five Fingers are totally gnarly. I use them for all sorts of activities. Running, beach trips, martial arts, SCUBA diving, etc. I don't run in them a whole lot because I run too fast to feel comfortable with no sole support... the first time I rolled my ankle on a walnut-sized rock did it for me. They're perfect for karate... great for sparring because they're so low profile (unlike karate shoes like Ring Stars or those cheap ass Bruce Lee Kung Fu shoes) and you can really get some ground torque with the added rubber (good for kicking people in the head). They also prevents tearing skin off your paws during grappling.

The KSO model, with Velcro strap and enclosed foot, is the only one to get if you're gonna be active in them. The original "Classic" model is like a ballet slipper and that's totally a bad idea for something you want to stay on your feet while you're acting like a bipedal mountain goat on crack.

Who's bitching about the smell? Febreeze them lightly if you wear 'em repeatedly during the week and they're machine washable for your day off. I keep 'em in my karate bag and they're not funky if you treat 'em like socks (let them air out before putting them back in your bag). They have Velcro straps and rear pull rings... secure them to the outside of your bag when you leave the gym so they can breathe to avoid the hoof stank.

Proper fit is absolutely crucial. These things don't fit like shoes. I wear a size 43 (my shoe size is typically a 10.5R). I have narrow feet so I have to cinch down the instep straps pretty good. Based on my experience with them over the last year, your real toes should feel hugged by the front end (not baggy in the rubber toes), and you'll get a little gap on the back in the heel cup (to allow for walking flex) if you're sized correctly.

Although expensive, the Injinji company makes high quality toe socks compatible with Five Fingers if you prefer to have a liner to your rubber foot-shoes.

08-20-2009, 04:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	This thread totally made me happy. Haha. Did anybody reference TwistedMosaic's original FiveFingers thread? Spinelust showed me these a while back. Yeah, Five Fingers are totally gnarly. I use them for all sorts of activities. Running, beach trips, martial arts, SCUBA diving, etc. I don't run in them a whole lot because I run too fast to feel comfortable with no sole support... the first time I rolled my ankle on a walnut-sized rock did it for me. They're perfect for karate... great for sparring because they're so low profile (unlike karate shoes like Ring Stars or those cheap ass Bruce Lee Kung Fu shoes) and you can really get some ground torque with the added rubber (good for kicking people in the head). They also prevents tearing skin off your paws during grappling. The KSO model, with Velcro strap and enclosed foot, is the only one to get if you're gonna be active in them. The original "Classic" model is like a ballet slipper and that's totally a bad idea for something you want to stay on your feet while you're acting like a bipedal mountain goat on crack. Who's bitching about the smell? Febreeze them lightly if you wear 'em repeatedly during the week and they're machine washable for your day off. I keep 'em in my karate bag and they're not funky if you treat 'em like socks (let them air out before putting them back in your bag). They have Velcro straps and rear pull rings... secure them to the outside of your bag when you leave the gym so they can breathe to avoid the hoof stank. Proper fit is absolutely crucial. These things don't fit like shoes. I wear a size 43 (my shoe size is typically a 10.5R). I have narrow feet so I have to cinch down the instep straps pretty good. Based on my experience with them over the last year, your real toes should feel hugged by the front end (not baggy in the rubber toes), and you'll get a little gap on the back in the heel cup (to allow for walking flex) if you're sized correctly. Although expensive, the Injinji company makes high quality toe socks compatible with Five Fingers if you prefer to have a liner to your rubber foot-shoes. __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake." Last edited by Plan9; 08-20-2009 at 04:54 PM..