Vibram FiveFingers – Classic exercises for the foot

Vibram FiveFingers Classic simulates the barefoot experience during exercise.

For many Vibram FiveFingers is a new idea so how can it be Classic and what does it offer you? My suggestion is let’s look a little more closely at Vibram FiveFingers Classic. See what it is first, then we’ll see what it might do for you. If you then make the decision to get a pair of Vibram FiveFingers Classics you’ll be doing it with eyes wide open and with a bit better background information.

Let me guess; if you decide to get a pair you probably won’t be choosing them for their appearance. Vibram FiveFingers Classic design is toe-magnifyingly minimalist, but unless you’re planning to take the part of King Kong in the local Panto you might be better leaving the visual aspects to one side.

So let’s get down to the nitty gritty. Vibram FiveFingers Classic takes a novel approach to barefooting. Classic takes thin, quick drying, abrasion-resistant stretch polyamide and makes uppers that fit very low on the foot. To protect your feet FiveFingers Classic then takes non-marking iconic Vibram TC1 performance rubber to put protecting soles under your feet and provide a sure grip over a variety of terrain. Classic aims to be so minimalist in wear that your feet are set free for virtual barefoot running or other outdoor activities without leaving your feet exposed and unprotected.

Vibram FiveFingers Classic

Originally made for boating, those shoes non-marking, thin soles and hugging uppers are designed to follow the contours of your feet and toes and set your feet free to enjoy the benefits and comfort of all forms of barefoot adventuring, giving wearers a sense of a more balanced and controlled approach than they get wearing ordinary shoes. Be warned, you may even feel as if you are barefoot with the stretchy polyamide fabric that gently wraps around your foot and dries quickly keeping your feet comfortable and happy. The simple and sleek design of Vibram FiveFingers Classic makes them versatile for general travel, running, fitness training, light trekking, routine gym exercises and water based sports like sailing boating etc.

• Classic lightweight minimalist training/activity shoes from Vibram FiveFingers
• Thin, abrasion-resistant stretch polyamide mesh fabric uppers
• Antimicrobial micro fibre footbed
• Flexible, non-marking TC1 performance rubber sole
• Machine washable, air dry

Some training/health benefits to check out:

• 1. Strengthens foot and lower legs muscles
• 2. Foot and toes move more naturally
• 3. As neurological foot to brain communication improves so does balance and agility
• 4. Body weight’s more even distribution across the footbed promotes posture and spine alignment
• 5. More natural foot and body motion just feels good