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Vibram Five fingers - nikosg - 09-02-11

Does anyone have ANY experience in these shoes?

feedback?

im looking for some flat shoes for gym basically. for powerlifting etc...
apparently runners are really bad for these exercises... :s

a mate at the gym has them he swears by them!

And if so, any US members, i could really use your help in getting a pair.

the fuckers retail here at 179 AUD... which is about 179.5 USD at the mo
compared to the 85$ retail int he US.....

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RE: Vibram Five fingers - Lorrie - 09-02-11

Shoes ain't gonna help you lift more, runty boy.

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RE: Vibram Five fingers - nikosg - 09-02-11

i know it aint. But gym doesnt allow bare foot in there... and for squats and deadlifts and exercises like those, which ive only been doing the past 2-3 months (cos only then have i been shown the PROPER technique), its better to do them bare foot NOT in runner style shoes.
Avoid knee issues, injuries, balance etc...

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RE: Vibram Five fingers - Lorrie - 09-02-11

Nah man. Shoes help with the cushioning. Just keep focused on your form and add weight slowly. Don't worry about your feet.

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RE: Vibram Five fingers - Big J - 09-02-11

Those things look fucking weird. I would laugh at anyone at the gym wearing them. Even if they were bigger, as I wear running shoes, thus allowing me to make my escape as some weirdo in bondage footwear tries to catch me.

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RE: Vibram Five fingers - pokey27 - 09-02-11

What lorrie says niko..You'd be wasting money mate!!as long as your technique is correct you'll be fine..As long as whatever's on your feet are well supported its all good.
The only time you'd need specialist shoes for lifting is if your lifting stupid KG and then you'd want something with ankle support not them jobbies.
Pro models wouldn't be a bad bet tbh as they support the ankle and foot

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RE: Vibram Five fingers - bigrob - 09-02-11

Lol @ j ! There's an old bender in my gym that wears them .... He also wears shorts with the pockets cut out ! You seriously don't want to go down the same route mate ! I wear pro models when doing my leg workout . Lace them up tight & you will be fine

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RE: Vibram Five fingers - Big J - 09-02-11

There's a guy at my gym who works out in denim cut-offs. Not seen him for a while admittedly, pretty sure he has been banned.

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RE: Vibram Five fingers - bigrob - 09-02-11

I will get a picture of this freak .... He is 65 & has the eminem died hair ... Looks more like yaz though !

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RE: Vibram Five fingers - Lorrie - 09-02-11

Pretty sure this guy passed me at the Mississauga half marathon last year. Did he have a tattoo down the length of his leg?

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RE: Vibram Five fingers - bigrob - 09-02-11

No mate , if he felt your ass it might have been him ! Ha ha

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RE: Vibram Five fingers - Lorrie - 09-02-11

He might have. It was my first half marathon and I wasn't concentrating on anything aside from not dying.

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RE: Vibram Five fingers - nikosg - 10-02-11

Don't you worry pokey my technique is spot on perfect! And no, no ridiculous heavy kgs for me. Legs are a weakpoint so something I'm working on a lot.
Put it this way I'm no where near squatting double my weight.

Thanks gents. I did go try a pair on today... Must say, they do feel very nice on the feet!

Who wants to buy me some pro mods!!???

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RE: Vibram Five fingers - bigrob - 12-02-11

The freak from my gym with the vibram 5 fingers ! ( note the pockets cut out of the shorts ! )

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RE: Vibram Five fingers - Squeaky - 12-02-11

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