Vibram Women's FiveFingers Classic Footwear

Oh my god, ordered yesterday at around 1615 and got the Vibrams today! Very pleased with the speedy service. The Vibrams are like on old pair of slippers you just don't want to take off. I have only had them a matter of hours but again I am very pleased with them. Have had some strange looks from people but hey I'm not one to just go with the crowd.

I bought the Bikila version. They are a real revelation to run in; free feeling and just protective enough to stop your soles getting sore when moving into the barefoot running theme. Read Chi Running to get the best out of them. Beware though, the Bikila model seems to wear very quickly on the sole when running on the road.

I have the worst feet in the world - and these shoes are genius. My toes are straightening, my bunions diminishing and my flat arches strengthening. These shoes are strengthening my ankles and taking years off my legs. I am bouncing up stairs and springing across paths. I can heartily recommend these shoes to people of all ages and fitness!

I was busting to get my hands on this shoe having seen the quirky design and heard all the hype. Hmm, well I'm medium impressed, certainly impressed enough to get another pair soon so I can have one pair in the wash while I wear the others. The quality is good, they are comfy, took five hours to break them in and now wear them all day, they are grippy and wash well. I like the individual toe thing but suspect it may be a problem (small toe breakage/toes pulling under when rubber catches). The 'barefoot' experience isn't as amazing as it's cracked up they feel pretty much like many ballet type pumps that I wear. The top fabric is stretchy and fits well but I've already snagged a hole in them when the rubber of the big toe stalled and pulled the toe under the foot. I've glued the hole and it seems okay - at least they don't look new now. -)