What are those strange shoes you are wearing??

These are called Vibram FiveFingers. They are supposed to emulate barefoot running. Barefoot running is actually better for you to run as opposed to those clunky expensive cushioned shoes that we were all brainwashed to believe that they are better for you. The human body is pretty neat by designing it in way to allow you to run without all the cushion.

I run in VFFs because I don't want to step on glass and poo. When I ran in my Sauconys with my over pronated flat feet, I would constantly get injuries from my knees, hip flexors and IT band. Now with these VFFs, all of those injuries are gone. I cannot stress enough how much I like and recommend these. Now people wonder, can you run long distances in them? The answer is YES! I actually completed the San Francisco Marathon in these.

If you get the chance, read the book Born to Run. It's a really good book that illustrates how running barefoot is so much better for you. After the book came out, VFFs were constantly sold out. I ordered these online at VibramFiveFinger.com. I actually got measured first at REI to make sure I picked the appropriate pair. 

This version is the KSOs (keep stuff out), which are designed for runners. There not so good on trail runs you do feel all the bumps and rocks. There are VFFs for those though, as well as for yoga, hiking...etc.

So go ahead, get pair. You will see a great improvement in your running.