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How to avoid developing callus wearing vibrams with no socks?
I have been jogging in Vibrams for over 8 months. I used to only do 2-3 miles in them, but have recently started doing 5 miles about 4 times a week. The forefoot of my right foot started developing ...
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Do the calves/achilles muscles become especially sensitive when barefoot running?
I've been running in vibrams for around a year, gradually increasing speed and distance (to about 12 km)(a longer description of how I moved into vibrams is in this question). A few days ago I felt a ...
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Does running in Vibrams (or some other minimalist shoes) make you run faster?
I have been running for about 20 years, mostly 10-21 km over the past few years. This past year I've transitioned into running in Vibrams - in the simplest model I found - and about two month ago I ...
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Will the pain from running in Vibrams on roads go away?
I have been running in Vibrams now for quite a while (up to 8 miles at a time, at a 8:20 pace). It is almost completely painless when I don't run on roads. However, when I do, my feet hurt as though I ...
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Alternatives to Vibram Five Fingers
I'd like to wear VFFs for running, but unfortunately I have odd shaped/length toes and feet that make these almost impossible to wear. Are there any reasonably priced alternatives that I could look ...
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Why do I get blisters from wearing Vibrams?
So today I had my first run with my Vibram Bikila's, but strangely enough I ended up with blisters:
I checked the inside of the Vibrams and saw there were some stitching's on the place where ...
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What is the best Vibram Five Fingers shoes for running long distances?
I've got the Vibram KSO currently and it works great, especially for trail running. However, running on cement starts to hurt after a while.
I'm thinking of getting a different kind, but there are ...
