Product Details
- Size: 8.5 D(M) US
- Color: Blue Grey
- Brand: Vibram
- Model: 5F/M349BG-41
Features
- Stretch Polyaminde Upper - designed for a superb glove-like fit, with TPU toe caps for pro
- 4mm Vibram TC-1 Rubber Outsole - designed anatomically to give the best protection where y
- 3mm Polyurethane Footbed with Dri-Lex Sockliner - offers cushioning and comfort where you
- Single Hook and Loop Closure - helps pull the upper tight round the contours of your feet
Vibram Fivefingers Bikila Sports Shoes - 8.5
Product Description
MINIMALIST RUNNING / BAREFOOT RUNNING The typical human foot is an anatomical masterpiece of evolution with 26 bones, 33 joints, 20 muscles, and hundreds of sensory receptors, tendons and ligaments. To keep our feet healthy, like the rest of our bodies, they need to be stimulated and exercised regularly. Many experts believe the shoes we wear not only cast the foot in a protective form, but can also weaken our foot and leg muscles, leaving them underdeveloped and more susceptible to injury. And while there are many occasions where traditional footwear is essential for protection, safety, and security, it is equally important to stimulate and exercise our feet in a more natural state on a regular basis. To stimulate the muscles in your feet and lower legs, which in turn can make stronger, healthier and improve your balance then the Vibram Fivefingers could help you achieve this. Use them for training, running and many other activities to see the benefits! The Bikila is Vibrams first model designed specifically to promote a more natural, healthier and more efficient forefoot strike. It also distributes forefoot impact without compromising important ground feedback essential to a proper forefoot-strike running form. Stretch Polyaminde Upper - designed for a superb glove-like fit, with TPU toe caps for protection and with padded collar and topline for great comfort 4mm Vibram TC-1 Rubber Outsole - designed anatomically to give the best protection where you need it most 3mm Polyurethane Footbed with Dri-Lex Sockliner - offers cushioning and comfort where you need it most. The footbed is also thickest under the ball of the foot where you will strike the ground when running in a more natural style Single Hook and Loop Closure - helps pull the upper tight round the contours of your feet so it feels like a second skin
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
26 of 28 people found the following review helpful.
By Mike Lovell
I was suffering from "runners knee" for about a week after I tried to run consistently for anything above about 15 minutes (at a steady 10:00 mpm pace). So basically I couldn't get up any kind of decent running schedule, so I started to look into barefoot running. I started walking my dog barefoot and working on strengthening my feet, and when my last bout of "runners knee" cleared up I started thinking about running. I didn't think my gym would allow barefoot treadmill running so I invested in a pair of Vibram's.First day at the gym and I started running and I'd reached the 15 minute mark and no knee trouble, so I kept going and upped the speed and did another 10 minutes. No pain at all. Now anyone who's started running in these knows what I'm going to say next! ...... They REALLY work your calf's because they force you to land on the balls of your feet (exactly as you should run) so about 2 days after my first run damn did I have DOMS in my calves, I was walking around like a croquet hoop! So friendly advice, start slow!After that initial adaption my calf muscles I was fine going forward.No more knee pain, I ran an hour for the first time yesterday (~5.5 miles), I'd have never been able to do that before.
25 of 27 people found the following review helpful.
By imperialsucka
I will never run in regular shoes again. I had REALLY bad shin splints for the last two years. One run in these and my shins didn't hurt at all. None. I almost teared up from the lack of pain. My calves were sore for about 3 weeks due to these shoes changing the way I run. Not painful, just sore. I've noticed that I am faster in these. I don't have a big stride anymore but lots of short steps that have cut 2 minutes off my 4 mile run time.I normally run 4 miles M/W/F and 2 miles on T/T. I LOVE these shoes. Never going to run in anything else again!
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
By Linh
I found these to be a slight departure from the original five finger concept of "near barefoot running." The tread has become quite aggressive and there is almost what could be considered arch support. Additionally, because of two hot spots created by the internal stitching, I have to wear socks, which creates even more padding and road isolation than found in models like the original KSO and Sprint. The one saving feature that keeps me using them is that there is still no heel cushioning which means I still have to focus on barefoot running technique. They are pretty good for winter running though as long as conditions are dry. The material is warmer than my Sprints (which are my favorite model by far).
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