When you go barefoot, your movements become the movements of a child—playful and sensitive, yet purposeful and confident. You experience the unbound joy of stepping, hopping, and running across any surface on earth, simply to get from here to there.
Vibram FiveFingers® allow you to relive that sensation. Unlike conventional shoes that insulate you from your surroundings, FiveFingers footwear deepens your connection to the earth and your surroundings. FiveFingers enhance your sense of touch and feel, while improving foot strength, balance, agility, and range of motion. Because wearing Vibram FiveFingers is so close to going barefoot, you’ll enjoy the health and performance benefits of barefooting without some of the risks.
Outdoor enthusiasts have found FiveFingers to be the ideal crossover shoe for multiple sports and activities—from ChiRunning and bouldering to kayaking and windsurfing. Fitness enthusiasts use FiveFingers for core strength training, yoga and Pilates. Our customers continually discover new and creative uses for our alternative performance footwear.
RUNNING
The benefits of running barefoot have long been supported by scientific research, coaches, and athletes who’ve offered ample evidence that training without shoes allows you to run faster and further with fewer injuries.
Motion studies demonstrate that when running barefoot, one naturally lands on the forefoot, directly below your center of gravity. This results in optimum balance, increased stability, less impact, and greater propulsion. According to Dr. Ivo Waerlop of the Vibram® Biomechanics Advisory Board, “Running in Vibram® FiveFingers® improves agility, strength, and equilibrium, plus it delivers sensory feedback that allows runners to make immediate corrections in their form. This greatly improves running efficiency.”
No footwear comes closer to recreating the experience and natural sensation of running barefoot than Vibram® FiveFingers®. It delivers all the health and performance benefits of barefoot running–with less the risk of injury. Our patented Vibram® sole acts like a second skin to protect you from elements and obstacles, so you can reap the rewards of barefoot running.
As with any new sport or activity, Vibram recommends you consult your physician or a medical professional to see if ChiRunning or Pose Method running in Vibram® FiveFingers® is right for you. It may not be appropriate for people with severe pronation or supronation. Recommended Vibram® FiveFingers® models for running: Sprint, Classic, KSO, Flow
SPORT – WATER
Vibram® FiveFingers® was originally conceived as performance footwear for a variety of outdoor sports. It is quickly becoming the preferred choice of kayakers, canoeists, surfers, boarders, sailors, and flats fisherman who appreciate its grip, performance and control.
Now that we’ve expanded our collection, Vibram® FiveFingers® footwear covers an even broader range of water pursuits. The Sprint and KSO have adjustable straps for a secure, comfortable fit needed for more aggressive activities. And the Flow offers a 1.2mm neoprene upper to keep feet warmer in cold, fast-moving water.
With Vibram® FiveFingers®, you’re free to enjoy the exhilarating experience of kayaking, surfing, windsurfing and sailing with confidence. Recommended Vibram® FiveFingers® models for running: Sprint, KSO, Flow
SPORT – TREKKING/TRAVEL
Vibram® FiveFingers® footwear is for those who understand that the whole point of travel is to embrace the experience–to connect with people, with nature, and with the environment.
Vibram® FiveFingers® footwear is the trek and travel shoe that offers you a deeper connection with your surroundings–no matter where you go. It acts as conduit between your body’s sensory system and the earth, delivering subtle signals that energize your body and lift your spirit. As the muscles and joints in your feet and legs adapt to the sensation of wearing FiveFingers®, you discover a smoother, more natural walking motion.
With an average weight of around 6 ounces, it’s no wonder so many of our customers look to lightweight, packable Vibram® FiveFingers® as their go–to footwear for trekking, travel, and everyday wear. Recommended Vibram® FiveFingers® models for running: Classic, Sprint, KSO, KSO TREK
SPORT – YOGA/FITNESS
Wearing Vibram® FiveFingers® during Yoga, Pilates, and other core Fitness activities traditionally performed barefoot can increase your comfort, balance, performance and overall sense of control. That’s because many of the poses and exercises you perform during these activities rely on flexible yet stable support from your feet and legs.
Vibram® FiveFingers® footwear not only provides a sure–footed grip to improve your balance, it acts like a second skin, flexing easily with every move you make. Its five individual toe slots allow your toes to separate naturally, providing unrivaled stability and support–during the most aggressive yoga positions. Plus, FiveFingers® footwear keeps your feet warm, clean, and comfortable, so you can focus on your workout and make the most of the experience.
Consider Vibram® FiveFingers® as an alternative for any exercise you now practice barefoot.
Recommended Vibram® FiveFingers® models for yoga/fitness: Classic, Sprint, KSO, MOC, Performa, Performa Jane
