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TDS Photo Thread......Round 6!

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Sykoknot said:
My new Virbram Five Finger Barefoot Shoes [:
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I kinda dig these!
 
Don't they put more shock on your knees and such? I often jog in the local woods and I reckon standing on the occasional pinecone or stick would HURT in those.
 
Ir does not, it actually stengthens knee and leg muscles. I know many people who go trail running in them and love it. You'll also never have to worry about rolling your ankle. They offer just enough protection where you feel what your walking on but thick enough the occasional petrusion does not hurt. Best shoes ive ever worn :)
 
I'm not convinced. I've been out running in boots (issued and Bates Falcon) and training shoes (Asics) and there have been occasions when I've went over on my ankle and thought 'thank god I had my boots on'. There've been occasions when I was only wearing my trainers and have went on an ankle and been out of action for a week or two.

Those offer no ankle support whatsoever.

I'm in the Army so I run fairly aggressively.
 
LaserHosen said:
I'm not convinced. I've been out running in boots (issued and Bates Falcon) and training shoes (Asics) and there have been occasions when I've went over on my ankle and thought 'thank god I had my boots on'. There've been occasions when I was only wearing my trainers and have went on an ankle and been out of action for a week or two.

Those offer no ankle support whatsoever.

I'm in the Army so I run fairly aggressively.
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Go right ahead and read reviews [:
There are almost all positive reviews.

Its the LACK of support that helps. It strengthens your feet, ankles, and legs to how they should be conditioned naturally. The shape of sneakers/boots is what makes you roll your ankle, have you ever rolled your ankle bare foot?
 
where can i get a pair of those monkey feet? i mean i wouldnt exactly wear them to an outing but deff look and must feel good
 
Sykonot - I got a pair of those too! I have yet to take them on a run, but they're great gym shoes for lifting so far. A couple friends just got back from touring a bunch of ruins in Mexico, and wore nothing but them. They rule!
 
Heaps of the people I do krav maga with wear similar shoes for training. I haven't even tried to track down a pair because my feet are notorious for not fitting any shoes comfortably (too wide).
 
Sykoknot said:
(Perhaps I'll start a thread for these shoes :) )
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Feel free to do so in SO!

Those shoes look fucking wicked!! I would totally use them, except for the fact that I already go nearly everywhere with NO shoes on, so I have tough hobbit feet =D
 
belarki said:
Heaps of the people I do krav maga with wear similar shoes for training. I haven't even tried to track down a pair because my feet are notorious for not fitting any shoes comfortably (too wide).
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Ah, good on you man for keeping with Krav! That made my night to hear you're still in it!

Definitely feels better less painful to accidentally get kicked in the cup with those toeshoe things than with regular shoes 8o;)
 
Syko- Those would be perfect for walking on the beaches here-
Our beaches have cliffs and rocks to climb down to the actual beach in a lot of places.
Are they waterproof??
I would need them in girlier colors though ;) ahaha
 
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