I'm watching this video in April of 2019 and I got to tell you I just bought my first pair Vibrams and I want to be the guy with a smile on my face running instead of the guy driving to McDonald's which is what I've been doing for the longest time. Thanks for all the info I will take it to heart.
my uncle runs ultras (100 mile runs in mountains) in fivefingers, he's never injured his self since he started using them and also after the runs he says he doesn't feel beat up, as he used to when using normal shoes
I had vibrams almost 7 years ago. I still remember how bad my feet and calves hurt after the first day in them. Agony!But, I’m a dumb dumb and wore them around a mall for like 3 hours the first day. Big mistake!!! Once I got used to them, however, they became my favorite shoes and I wore them everywhere ( though people always gave me weird looks with them) In normal shoes I have always had a habit of stepping wrong and spraining my ankles, especially on any uneven surfaces. This used to happen about twice a year and my training would be ruined for like a month while I healed. But vibram shoes never made me have that issue. For some reason, when my feet got bigger and my old pair no longer fit, I didn’t think to get a new pair, probably because I was broke at the time. I’m finally getting a knew pair to try and help some issues with runners knee I’ve been having, and avoid rolling my ankles repeatedly, which is a problem that returned with the normal running shoes. This time I will remember to transition properly.
Great video!!! I used to run half marathons, but a foot injury stopped me running. And then my over compensation for my bad foot has meant I haven't been able to run more than a mile in normal trainers without severe knee pain!!! Just bought my first pair of fivers, looking for a fresh start! Went for my first run yesterday (1mile) and really enjoyed it. I think I over thought the technique though, and wasn't even letting my heels touch the ground. Today the DOMS in my calves is insane!!! Can't wait for it to fade, so I can go out again.
Useful video but you could make these points in like 3 minutes: 1) technique, striking [could you demonstrate? else this could be a podcast] 2) DOMS 3) consistent and cautious 4) enjoy Still wish I'd seen this when I first got my toe shoes
I love my v-trails, I've been doing a mile or so everyday walking and then just a few mins of light jogging. so far so good...and very few people mention DO LEG DAY!!!!
Been running in my V-Trails now for about 2 months, but running minimalist for around 4 years. My first run I did in my V-Trails I did 4 miles and my calves ached for about 4 days straight, loved it. Not even the cold weather in the UK deters me. Couldn't feel my toes last week, when I got back they were actually blue!
Hey Steve! I live in South India & had been planning to get a new pair of running shoes. I've been through most of your videos & got myself a V-run... began 10 days ago with walking around in them & everywhere else socially. did a few walks on tarmac. did my first jog yesterday for about 2kms & focused a lot on technique. got very mild DOMs now but such an amazing experience using these shoes. I've always been a short distance runner to keep fit & these are the best I've had so far. you're videos are fantastic! Great help
Thanks for the videos! I've probably watched 5+ of these before taking the plunge and ordering a pair of EVOs! I've ran 3 marathons in ordinary running shoes with moderate technique and at this point in ready to transition to a forefoot style by training myself in with the 5-fingers ☺
Great videos. i slipped a disc in my back a couple of years ago and transitioned to mostly treadmill running, while also moving to a low-rise shoe. this was a good move, but i avoided running on hard surfaces because i'd feel it so much in my low back. i bought a pair of vibram bikila evo (the bright blue ones) on sale after a couple of times forgetting my shoes for my gym workout and running barefoot. recently i've rediscovered outdoor running, which i've always preferred, and when i run in my vibrams, i have no low back pain at all. around here i get a lot of weird looks with these shoes, but because I am pain-free, don't care one bit. after seeing your videos, it just affirms what i can attest to first-hand. thank you!
Just started running less than a year ago 25 when I started. Realized just before my 26th birthday I was a heel striker, explained my lack of muscle in my calves. In the past month I have became a midfoot runner went through a great deal of pain in my calves, though I was able to ace my police entry physical exam with calf cramps(test was 5 days from my first attempt at midfoot) 11:18 1.5 mile running in nike flyknit free 4.0. expecting a ton of growth in my running with midfoot and probably picking up some five fingers also I am 6'4" tall and 175 I feel I am a built runner. watched and liked a bunch of videos. also looking at newton mv3.
First run just now done and man i feel great... absolutely great! The only problem i had was getting soo out of breath because my legs just wanted to run faster and i just had to walk for a bit (i'm out of shape, yes). Always hated running with ordinary trainers but now i can't wait for the next run!
Ask and you shall receive! Thanks man. Watched this before my run this evening and really focused on my form, keeping in mind your pointers... had a wonderful time out there to say the least.
Paris TX- thank you so much for the great advice and infrmation. I will have them by tomorrow and am very excited to try them on. Thank you again!! :))
Cracking movie Steve. I've been wearing my Evo shoes which is my first pair of these and looking to start running in them now. I've been a heel striker before. Thanks for this advice :)
I found that the Altra Escalante is the best shoe. It has a wide toe box that allows the same toe spread as the Vibrams, with the added protection of a traditional no drop shoe and you dont have to fight it to put it on or wear special socks.
Thanks for your positive energy! Your video is really motivating me to start over with this new running experience. The big smile is my motto, I will try to improve it by following your suggestions, thanks !!!
Great videos! I just bought a pair of bikila evos and can't wait to try them on and start running. Always loved running barefoot and now I can do it on those gravel stones without blisters haha
Hey mate, dancer here. Also started to run in vibrams and it is great. Dancers usually are used to have maybe a small heel, but more so JUST a piece of leather (suede) between foot and the wooden dance floor. And I was wondering why when back in 1920s and 1940s when the swing dances were going crazy why all those "normals" were able to dance to such fast music, like really fast big band jazz with up to 210bpm. Maybe, and I am just guessing here, but maybe they just were walking much more than we do today and also their shoes didnt have all the fancy pants support structure aka you-cant-walk-right-anymore and thus had much stronger feet and legs. Because normal people have huge problems getting to a point where they can move their feet fast enough to dance to what used to be the regular tempo and the regular songs for entire evenings. It is crazy what we lost.
hahaha! yeah its the weirdest thing about this! its not the weird toe shoes, its us smiling wile running! people look at u like ure an alien! PS: to all newbies, number one rule in my opinion is TAKE IT SLOW! I didnt have problems with technique cos i started with the thinnest model at the time: the seeyas, and they FORCed me to run properly. however, I Simply ran the same mileage i used to from day one and i ruined my aquiles tendon. then i healed that and screwed my metatarsus with microfractures, then i healed that too and overstressed my foot ligaments! when all that healed i still had muscle sorenesz in my feet for over 5 months for instantly transitioning all my wardrobe to 3mm soles shoes! end of story: my feet are now strong and feel great and i never got knee pain or plantar fascitis like i did recurrently on regular shoes! i took a jump too fast and paid the price but even so it was the best decision i could have made! just came back from my first trail run marathon without a single pain when i couldnt do more than 6km on regular shoes!
+DJBelbe So agree. I will say that I don't get near the looks wearing them now as I did years ago when they first came out. On occasion I will get asked how I like them, but most people already know what they are.
Hello! I believe that the way you explain the running technique is exactly how i run :D ... played a lot of football/soccer in my teens and formed a pretty good foundation for speed Just bought a pair of 5ers :D looking forward to check them out! Thnaks for sharing the information! Cheers, Dani
great videos man, you are the guy who is convincing me to get a pair of 5 fingers. Just a heads up, muscle wastage, like in the calves and feet from shitty shoes, is called atrophy. Hypertrophy is muscle growth.
Still trying to crack snowy Winters but otherwise I wear Five Fingers all the time for workouts, walking, trails and everyday. I sometimes can’t understand other shoes.
I would love a pair of five fingers. I found a different pair of vibrams on sale today, so I went that rout. I'm not a runner, but needed some minimalist shoes to strengrhen my feet from a walking injury due to weak feet from ultra suportave shoes.
Hey man just recieved my Vibrams(i got komodo sport ls , bikilas wasnt available) and im going for the first run in them today.Little bit nervous(excited) how it will go :Plan to run 6 km, cant run half a mile as some people say its just to little for me. Tell you if i can walk tommorow :)
Steve Kalclash Fitness It was amazing,the shoes are fantastic.I could feel everything, and my legs were light as feathers.I had a feeling a could run much more but didnt want to risk it.I did feel the calves while running but nothing painful.Today i feel excellent ,no pain whatsoever.Dont know if its because of the fact that im forefoot runner by nature or because of previous activities like insanity and px90 witch i all did barefoot .Im definitely buying Bikilas later on. Wanted to thank you for your videos as you made me convinced to try Vibrams .Keep up the good work!
Kalclash Fitness V I recently transitioned into Luna sandals : mono with vibrant Sole. Now winter is coming and I am little Concerned , thinking about getting vibrams insulated . I usually run on road. What is your suggestion? And what about toe’s ? Do I need to spend sometime with toe separators to try on my first vibrams?
Very good video again, though as far as I know massaging sore muscles is bad advice. A massage during acute muscle pain greatly inhibits the healing process and thus makes it much worse. What is your experience with that?
Steve, whilst i felt this was a good video in general about vibrams, you didn't mention once about posture or biomechanics! A lot of runners i see shouldn't even be running let alone in vibrams, due to very poor mechanics. I'm a big fan of vibrams and bang the drum myself and wear them for everything including work and socially as well as in the gym. But it would be good to hear a little bit about getting people checked out and ensuring they are actually in a condition to run in the first place.
Hey man, yeah I've covered posture in some of my other videos. I'm not sure that there are many people with mechanics so poor that should stop them running. Getting checked out is always a good idea, but people can wait for too many variables to become right and never start transitioning.
Kind of late in the switch. hate hate running, getting back into it and my heels are killing me. At this point I'm open to try anything. Got some time during lockdown, gonna order a pair of New balance minimus or fivefinger. So running on your toes is almost like constantly falling forward? would it be safer to first try running uphill? kind of have weak calves, have a feeling this is gonna be a very short run.
Hello, I used to be a sprinter in high school. Had a load of hamstring injuries (I blame for my chronic flat footedness although I ran on my toes). What vibram five finger do you recommend? Naturally my technique was very mechanical, but I haven't ran in months and have gained weight.
Once you have successfully transitioned to the new forefoot running style and your brain has made that 'flip' as mentioned (3:00), can you still go for runs with rigid shoes and heel strike? Can we switch between styles at will, or is the brain not capable of doing both without ruining form?
I typically run 3 to 5 miles every other day. So if I only run for 1/2 mile in my vibram do I go home , change into my regular running shoes and finish my run?? Or do I only run 1/2 mile that’s it?? Thanks. Great video
I've wanted to get these forever, but I'm not in very good shape. I'd much rather walk than run, though maybe I'll change my mind over time. But I just bought myself a pair of CVT Wool shoes. I know they're meant to be casual, but can I run in them still if I choose?
+eglantinalan1 I also have very flat feet and over pronate badly. The best thing I did was get this shoe. After using them for a while, I actually built back a small arch in my feet (strengthened the arch). I also never have back, knee and hip pain associated with my over pronation because as he mentions, it forces your body to use the correct tendons and muscles. Just do as he says and take it slow. You will feel the small rocks, cracks etc, but you will get use to it.
David Philips hey man, if you're running on mainly paved surfaces then the Bikila is a great choice. If you're going more off road then the Spyridon's are good. I hope that helps...
Thanks mate. I only run a few times a week and am looking at Vibrams after being perscribed with orthotics due to over prontation, but I'm not sure I'm convinced. The route I run is partly up hill road and then dirt track for the most part. Loving your vids
05:50 should u rest or just push threw the pain and keep running? im there right now. Ive started training alot of calfs at d gym instead to get stronger so i wont hurt myself when running. Is dat optimal? Ive tried running but my calfs are so sore i cant run with the right tecnique. I have to heal strike or not run at all at the moment.
Hi Steve - thanks for posting this. I have just bought my first pair of Vibrams (Bikila Evo) after suffering with runner's knee which kept throwing me off my training schedule for up to a month at a time. A quick question about transitioning - I went for my first run and was certainly forefoot striking fine - maybe too much as I don't think i was bringing my heel back down fully. I got DOMs which have only cleared up after a week. Is it normal to have DOMs that last a week? I am viewing this transition as a long game - I would like to transition fully by xmas and then start doing the 10km+ runs. Your thoughts would be welcome - cheers
Hi Adam. Good question. Everyone is different. I was having DOMs for up to a week too, but I know other peoplle that had no pain at all. It all depends on the person. One thing to be concious of is that even though you are forefoot striking you are probably still landing your foot way out in front of your body, rather than directly under the hips. This can cause extra stress on the lower legs and intensify DOMs. It will get easier and as long as you're sensible you'll be hitting those 10k's by Christmas easily! Let me know how you get on...
I think that i should saw this video earlier, before i make some 6km with NB Minimus, firs running in minimalist shoes for me.... Legs are kiling me... The worst thing is that I run on half frozen muddy grass... I think that I will not running next few days.... :(
I just bought my first pair of Vibram Bikila LS shoes. Do you see any problem with a gradual transition by incorporating the Five Fingers one day a week while I run three days a week in conventional shoes? I recently purchased a couple of pair of Brooks Adrenaline shoes (my normal running shoe) and I want to wear these down. I figured if I run six months in these Five Fingers one day a week I should get used to running in them by then. Any thoughts?
legalsolutions07 Good question. Many people do this with good success. Personally I jumped straight into the Vibrams, but it's because I was having a lot of issues running in conventional running shoes. You still need to build up the mileage slowly when running in Vibrams though to avoid DOMS. Let me know how you go.
i tried this, but started feeling uncomfortable in normal running shoes, where as my Spyridon MR's felt really good. so after about 3 weeks i just ran in the MR's, i run 3 times a week as i need time to recover. i do suffer really bad with the DOMS, but then i'm new to running anyway, i'm up to 5k now and looking forward to the future. (just started week 8 on C25K) i also have a pair of EL-X for everyday use and TKD training
ccmjonny h Nice! That's great to hear. Sounds like you're doing everything right and making excellent progress. Keep up the good work and keep it rolling :)
Hey Steve! I wanted to thank you for all the infomation you give about minalist running. I really want to get in to it and I do have a question for you! I have the wonderful blessing of wide feet and I noticed the Bikila info says great for a wide foot, is this true? Do you have any idea if the Bikila evo is good for wide also? :) Thank you if you have a chance to answer it.
Hey man, thanks for the feedback. Essentially one of the main reasons Vibram introduced the laced version of their running shoes was to accommodate wider feet, so you should be fine. Depending on the width you may need to go a size up, but I'd recommend trying a pair or two on to find the right size for you.
The only main issue I have so far Is no shoe stores near me sell any. REI near me only has the slip on pair. I've fallen off the band wagon on a healthy life style, so this is more of a motivation present for myself. I used to run barefooted till I broke a rib and that just took recovery...thank you for the info. :)
One thing that I struggle with understanding is, no one can wear these shoes all day every day, so if your feet structure changes to support this natural style, won't your everyday shoes start to change it back?
I'm watching this video in April of 2019 and I got to tell you I just bought my first pair Vibrams and I want to be the guy with a smile on my face running instead of the guy driving to McDonald's which is what I've been doing for the longest time. Thanks for all the info I will take it to heart.
Hopefully I'm not far behind! Looking to get Vibrams very soon.
How has your year of running in Vibrams been? 😊🏃🏼♂️
my uncle runs ultras (100 mile runs in mountains) in fivefingers, he's never injured his self since he started using them and also after the runs he says he doesn't feel beat up, as he used to when using normal shoes
Any chance your uncle is Barefoot Ted? :)
Wdym Vibrams ARE normal shoes
I had vibrams almost 7 years ago. I still remember how bad my feet and calves hurt after the first day in them. Agony!But, I’m a dumb dumb and wore them around a mall for like 3 hours the first day. Big mistake!!! Once I got used to them, however, they became my favorite shoes and I wore them everywhere ( though people always gave me weird looks with them) In normal shoes I have always had a habit of stepping wrong and spraining my ankles, especially on any uneven surfaces. This used to happen about twice a year and my training would be ruined for like a month while I healed. But vibram shoes never made me have that issue. For some reason, when my feet got bigger and my old pair no longer fit, I didn’t think to get a new pair, probably because I was broke at the time. I’m finally getting a knew pair to try and help some issues with runners knee I’ve been having, and avoid rolling my ankles repeatedly, which is a problem that returned with the normal running shoes. This time I will remember to transition properly.
Great video!!!
I used to run half marathons, but a foot injury stopped me running. And then my over compensation for my bad foot has meant I haven't been able to run more than a mile in normal trainers without severe knee pain!!!
Just bought my first pair of fivers, looking for a fresh start!
Went for my first run yesterday (1mile) and really enjoyed it. I think I over thought the technique though, and wasn't even letting my heels touch the ground.
Today the DOMS in my calves is insane!!!
Can't wait for it to fade, so I can go out again.
Useful video but you could make these points in like 3 minutes:
1) technique, striking [could you demonstrate? else this could be a podcast]
2) DOMS
3) consistent and cautious
4) enjoy
Still wish I'd seen this when I first got my toe shoes
love it, totally agree of "enjoy your self" is one of the most important factors.
I love my v-trails, I've been doing a mile or so everyday walking and then just a few mins of light jogging. so far so good...and very few people mention DO LEG DAY!!!!
i didnt listen. i did a quick 3k. my calves are doms as hell. love it
Been running in my V-Trails now for about 2 months, but running minimalist for around 4 years. My first run I did in my V-Trails I did 4 miles and my calves ached for about 4 days straight, loved it. Not even the cold weather in the UK deters me. Couldn't feel my toes last week, when I got back they were actually blue!
DOMS - you learn something new all the time in this life!! :) I had DOMS myself, just off regular running - first time out in ages.
Been a VFF user for about 7 years, just getting back to speed after a hernia op last summer. Speaking from experience, this video is sound advice.
Thank you for this info! Just got my first pair of Vibrams after reading the “Born to Run” book.
Hey Steve! I live in South India & had been planning to get a new pair of running shoes. I've been through most of your videos & got myself a V-run... began 10 days ago with walking around in them & everywhere else socially. did a few walks on tarmac. did my first jog yesterday for about 2kms & focused a lot on technique. got very mild DOMs now but such an amazing experience using these shoes. I've always been a short distance runner to keep fit & these are the best I've had so far. you're videos are fantastic! Great help
Thanks for the videos! I've probably watched 5+ of these before taking the plunge and ordering a pair of EVOs!
I've ran 3 marathons in ordinary running shoes with moderate technique and at this point in ready to transition to a forefoot style by training myself in with the 5-fingers ☺
Great videos. i slipped a disc in my back a couple of years ago and transitioned to mostly treadmill running, while also moving to a low-rise shoe. this was a good move, but i avoided running on hard surfaces because i'd feel it so much in my low back. i bought a pair of vibram bikila evo (the bright blue ones) on sale after a couple of times forgetting my shoes for my gym workout and running barefoot. recently i've rediscovered outdoor running, which i've always preferred, and when i run in my vibrams, i have no low back pain at all. around here i get a lot of weird looks with these shoes, but because I am pain-free, don't care one bit. after seeing your videos, it just affirms what i can attest to first-hand. thank you!
Just started running less than a year ago 25 when I started. Realized just before my 26th birthday I was a heel striker, explained my lack of muscle in my calves. In the past month I have became a midfoot runner went through a great deal of pain in my calves, though I was able to ace my police entry physical exam with calf cramps(test was 5 days from my first attempt at midfoot) 11:18 1.5 mile running in nike flyknit free 4.0. expecting a ton of growth in my running with midfoot and probably picking up some five fingers also I am 6'4" tall and 175 I feel I am a built runner. watched and liked a bunch of videos. also looking at newton mv3.
You are da bomb. Such great advice. Slow slow take it slow! Gradualism is everything.
Thanks dude, yep slow and steady wins the race when it comes to Vibram transition!!
Honest, educational, positive. Thanks Dude.
First run just now done and man i feel great... absolutely great! The only problem i had was getting soo out of breath because my legs just wanted to run faster and i just had to walk for a bit (i'm out of shape, yes). Always hated running with ordinary trainers but now i can't wait for the next run!
Ask and you shall receive! Thanks man. Watched this before my run this evening and really focused on my form, keeping in mind your pointers... had a wonderful time out there to say the least.
1st run in v-trek. Just could not stop running. They are perfect !!! I feel my calves. Hope i will walk normally tomorrow :P
Enjoyed Vlog. Decided to order a pair Vibrams
Paris TX- thank you so much for the great advice and infrmation. I will have them by tomorrow and am very excited to try them on. Thank you again!! :))
Cracking movie Steve. I've been wearing my Evo shoes which is my first pair of these and looking to start running in them now. I've been a heel striker before. Thanks for this advice :)
Debbie Miller Health Coaching no worries, glad you found it helpful and enjoy running in the Vibrams :-) let me know how you get on...
I found that the Altra Escalante is the best shoe. It has a wide toe box that allows the same toe spread as the Vibrams, with the added protection of a traditional no drop shoe and you dont have to fight it to put it on or wear special socks.
Thanks for your positive energy!
Your video is really motivating me to start over with this new running experience.
The big smile is my motto, I will try to improve it by following your suggestions, thanks !!!
Great videos! I just bought a pair of bikila evos and can't wait to try them on and start running. Always loved running barefoot and now I can do it on those gravel stones without blisters haha
You made the right choice :) yeah the Bikila's should definitely prevent those blisters, running barefoot on gravel is hardcore!
I bought it yesterday on amazon
Hey mate, dancer here. Also started to run in vibrams and it is great. Dancers usually are used to have maybe a small heel, but more so JUST a piece of leather (suede) between foot and the wooden dance floor. And I was wondering why when back in 1920s and 1940s when the swing dances were going crazy why all those "normals" were able to dance to such fast music, like really fast big band jazz with up to 210bpm. Maybe, and I am just guessing here, but maybe they just were walking much more than we do today and also their shoes didnt have all the fancy pants support structure aka you-cant-walk-right-anymore and thus had much stronger feet and legs. Because normal people have huge problems getting to a point where they can move their feet fast enough to dance to what used to be the regular tempo and the regular songs for entire evenings. It is crazy what we lost.
hahaha! yeah its the weirdest thing about this! its not the weird toe shoes, its us smiling wile running! people look at u like ure an alien! PS: to all newbies, number one rule in my opinion is TAKE IT SLOW! I didnt have problems with technique cos i started with the thinnest model at the time: the seeyas, and they FORCed me to run properly. however, I Simply ran the same mileage i used to from day one and i ruined my aquiles tendon. then i healed that and screwed my metatarsus with microfractures, then i healed that too and overstressed my foot ligaments! when all that healed i still had muscle sorenesz in my feet for over 5 months for instantly transitioning all my wardrobe to 3mm soles shoes! end of story: my feet are now strong and feel great and i never got knee pain or plantar fascitis like i did recurrently on regular shoes! i took a jump too fast and paid the price but even so it was the best decision i could have made! just came back from my first trail run marathon without a single pain when i couldnt do more than 6km on regular shoes!
+DJBelbe So agree. I will say that I don't get near the looks wearing them now as I did years ago when they first came out. On occasion I will get asked how I like them, but most people already know what they are.
Really enjoyed your video as well as the video over whether to wear socks or not.
Great video. Inspiring. Thank you.
I want to get a pair of them now
Thank you for this information and inspiration!
Hello!
I believe that the way you explain the running technique is exactly how i run :D ... played a lot of football/soccer in my teens and formed a pretty good foundation for speed
Just bought a pair of 5ers :D looking forward to check them out! Thnaks for sharing the information!
Cheers,
Dani
great videos man, you are the guy who is convincing me to get a pair of 5 fingers.
Just a heads up, muscle wastage, like in the calves and feet from shitty shoes, is called atrophy. Hypertrophy is muscle growth.
+Luke McG hey dude! Yeah you're exactly right. I do know that but sometimes when I'm talking my brain fails to say the right words! :-)
+Luke McG hey dude! Yeah you're exactly right. I do know that but sometimes when I'm talking my brain fails to say the right words! :-)
thank you for your enthusiasm!!
i'm so happy i stumbelt upon this video!!
He gets to the point.
That was very useful thnx!
and they have the best ground feel out of all the five fingers , the lightest and most flexible
Damn it I just bought hokas. Time to start looking into barefoot/vibrams running!
Still trying to crack snowy Winters but otherwise I wear Five Fingers all the time for workouts, walking, trails and everyday. I sometimes can’t understand other shoes.
I would love a pair of five fingers. I found a different pair of vibrams on sale today, so I went that rout. I'm not a runner, but needed some minimalist shoes to strengrhen my feet from a walking injury due to weak feet from ultra suportave shoes.
correction: "Supportive"
***** Lol, I don't know why I did that. I totally ignored strengthen, and route..I probably read it too fast...
thank you and what about socks ? good or bad idea ?
Hey man just recieved my Vibrams(i got komodo sport ls , bikilas wasnt available) and im going for the first run in them today.Little bit nervous(excited) how it will go :Plan to run 6 km, cant run half a mile as some people say its just to little for me.
Tell you if i can walk tommorow :)
Psiho79 The first time running in Vibrams is special, it go? 6k was very ambitious for your first outing...
Steve Kalclash Fitness It was amazing,the shoes are fantastic.I could feel everything, and my legs were light as feathers.I had a feeling a could run much more but didnt want to risk it.I did feel the calves while running but nothing painful.Today i feel excellent ,no pain whatsoever.Dont know if its because of the fact that im forefoot runner by nature or because of previous activities like insanity and px90 witch i all did barefoot .Im definitely buying Bikilas later on. Wanted to thank you for your videos as you made me convinced to try Vibrams .Keep up the good work!
Kalclash Fitness V I recently transitioned into Luna sandals
: mono with vibrant
Sole.
Now winter is coming and I am little
Concerned , thinking about getting vibrams insulated . I usually run on road.
What is your suggestion? And what about toe’s ? Do I need to spend sometime with toe separators to try on my first vibrams?
It would be great if Vibram designed some for those with Morton's foot.
Very good video again, though as far as I know massaging sore muscles is bad advice. A massage during acute muscle pain greatly inhibits the healing process and thus makes it much worse. What is your experience with that?
Steve, whilst i felt this was a good video in general about vibrams, you didn't mention once about posture or biomechanics! A lot of runners i see shouldn't even be running let alone in vibrams, due to very poor mechanics. I'm a big fan of vibrams and bang the drum myself and wear them for everything including work and socially as well as in the gym. But it would be good to hear a little bit about getting people checked out and ensuring they are actually in a condition to run in the first place.
Hey man, yeah I've covered posture in some of my other videos. I'm not sure that there are many people with mechanics so poor that should stop them running. Getting checked out is always a good idea, but people can wait for too many variables to become right and never start transitioning.
Great info, but can you show us views of your feet and legs when describing the technique?
I don't run, but I would like to start. Are there vibrams for running and another for normal everyday use or are they not really a daily shoe?
You can wear them everyday, but Xero shoes makes zero drop minimal shoes for everyday wear
Kind of late in the switch. hate hate running, getting back into it and my heels are killing me. At this point I'm open to try anything. Got some time during lockdown, gonna order a pair of New balance minimus or fivefinger. So running on your toes is almost like constantly falling forward? would it be safer to first try running uphill? kind of have weak calves, have a feeling this is gonna be a very short run.
love this, mate!! thanks for uploading, thanks for dismissing the nay-sayers! cheers
+Riley Lam glad you liked it 😎 yeah the Vibram naysayers need to be squashed 😁
Kalclash Fitness Ⓥ I bought my first pair and absolutely love them also nice video!
Hello, I used to be a sprinter in high school. Had a load of hamstring injuries (I blame for my chronic flat footedness although I ran on my toes). What vibram five finger do you recommend? Naturally my technique was very mechanical, but I haven't ran in months and have gained weight.
Once you have successfully transitioned to the new forefoot running style and your brain has made that 'flip' as mentioned (3:00), can you still go for runs with rigid shoes and heel strike? Can we switch between styles at will, or is the brain not capable of doing both without ruining form?
I typically run 3 to 5 miles every other day. So if I only run for 1/2 mile in my vibram do I go home , change into my regular running shoes and finish my run?? Or do I only run 1/2 mile that’s it?? Thanks. Great video
Hey Steve,
Could you turn off the auto-focus in you next videos?I would really appreciate that cuz all that focusing is kinda annoying.
Thx David Ried
Barefoot running changed my life ... 👍🏻
Hey kalclash I can’t afford vibrams but still want all the Benefits of bare foot running so I was wondering if meral vapor gloves will work🙃
interesting, I've seen those shoes time to time but never tired them on I was little scared about the thinness
Thanks for the info however I am not a runner and just want to learn to walk in them. I am seventy years old
I've wanted to get these forever, but I'm not in very good shape. I'd much rather walk than run, though maybe I'll change my mind over time. But I just bought myself a pair of CVT Wool shoes. I know they're meant to be casual, but can I run in them still if I choose?
Thank you so much for the great informational video. I have one question, I have flat feet and am a runner. Will these be good for me? Thank you
+eglantinalan1 I also have very flat feet and over pronate badly. The best thing I did was get this shoe. After using them for a while, I actually built back a small arch in my feet (strengthened the arch). I also never have back, knee and hip pain associated with my over pronation because as he mentions, it forces your body to use the correct tendons and muscles. Just do as he says and take it slow. You will feel the small rocks, cracks etc, but you will get use to it.
Any advice on which model to get for a beginner who wants to run and also use em for a bit of mild hiking too? Cheers :)
David Philips hey man, if you're running on mainly paved surfaces then the Bikila is a great choice. If you're going more off road then the Spyridon's are good. I hope that helps...
Thanks mate. I only run a few times a week and am looking at Vibrams after being perscribed with orthotics due to over prontation, but I'm not sure I'm convinced. The route I run is partly up hill road and then dirt track for the most part. Loving your vids
05:50 should u rest or just push threw the pain and keep running? im there right now. Ive started training alot of calfs at d gym instead to get stronger so i wont hurt myself when running. Is dat optimal? Ive tried running but my calfs are so sore i cant run with the right tecnique. I have to heal strike or not run at all at the moment.
What do you think about wearing toe spacers to help transition into barefoot running?
can you still use normal running shoes if you are using vibram fivefingers?
Anyone have a link for beginners running programme in FiveFingers?
Hi Steve - thanks for posting this. I have just bought my first pair of Vibrams (Bikila Evo) after suffering with runner's knee which kept throwing me off my training schedule for up to a month at a time. A quick question about transitioning - I went for my first run and was certainly forefoot striking fine - maybe too much as I don't think i was bringing my heel back down fully. I got DOMs which have only cleared up after a week. Is it normal to have DOMs that last a week? I am viewing this transition as a long game - I would like to transition fully by xmas and then start doing the 10km+ runs. Your thoughts would be welcome - cheers
Hi Adam. Good question. Everyone is different. I was having DOMs for up to a week too, but I know other peoplle that had no pain at all. It all depends on the person. One thing to be concious of is that even though you are forefoot striking you are probably still landing your foot way out in front of your body, rather than directly under the hips. This can cause extra stress on the lower legs and intensify DOMs. It will get easier and as long as you're sensible you'll be hitting those 10k's by Christmas easily! Let me know how you get on...
When you first wore vibrams did the insides of your toes feel sore
How do Vibram's work with foot swelling? My resting size is a 7 but my running size is closer to an 8. Suggestions?
I think that i should saw this video earlier, before i make some 6km with NB Minimus, firs running in minimalist shoes for me.... Legs are kiling me... The worst thing is that I run on half frozen muddy grass... I think that I will not running next few days.... :(
I did exactly the same thing and ran too far on day 1. just take it slow and steady, focus on technique and the results will come :-)
just measured my feet for the five fingers, one foot is a size 8 and one is a size 7...what do I do??
I just bought my first pair of Vibram Bikila LS shoes. Do you see any problem with a gradual transition by incorporating the Five Fingers one day a week while I run three days a week in conventional shoes? I recently purchased a couple of pair of Brooks Adrenaline shoes (my normal running shoe) and I want to wear these down. I figured if I run six months in these Five Fingers one day a week I should get used to running in them by then. Any thoughts?
legalsolutions07 Good question. Many people do this with good success. Personally I jumped straight into the Vibrams, but it's because I was having a lot of issues running in conventional running shoes. You still need to build up the mileage slowly when running in Vibrams though to avoid DOMS. Let me know how you go.
i tried this, but started feeling uncomfortable in normal running shoes, where as my Spyridon MR's felt really good. so after about 3 weeks i just ran in the MR's, i run 3 times a week as i need time to recover.
i do suffer really bad with the DOMS, but then i'm new to running anyway, i'm up to 5k now and looking forward to the future. (just started week 8 on C25K)
i also have a pair of EL-X for everyday use and TKD training
ccmjonny h Nice! That's great to hear. Sounds like you're doing everything right and making excellent progress. Keep up the good work and keep it rolling :)
Ta Steve, wish i had seen your videos before, it would have taken a lot of guess work out.
keep up the great work!!! :)
I do trying to forget my other first
Hey Steve! I wanted to thank you for all the infomation you give about minalist running. I really want to get in to it and I do have a question for you! I have the wonderful blessing of wide feet and I noticed the Bikila info says great for a wide foot, is this true? Do you have any idea if the Bikila evo is good for wide also? :) Thank you if you have a chance to answer it.
Hey man, thanks for the feedback. Essentially one of the main reasons Vibram introduced the laced version of their running shoes was to accommodate wider feet, so you should be fine. Depending on the width you may need to go a size up, but I'd recommend trying a pair or two on to find the right size for you.
The only main issue I have so far Is no shoe stores near me sell any. REI near me only has the slip on pair. I've fallen off the band wagon on a healthy life style, so this is more of a motivation present for myself. I used to run barefooted till I broke a rib and that just took recovery...thank you for the info. :)
Hey, are the hiking 5 fingers any good?
One thing that I struggle with understanding is, no one can wear these shoes all day every day, so if your feet structure changes to support this natural style, won't your everyday shoes start to change it back?
Running and walking are two very different activities dude. If you're a regular barefoot runner then you'll have superhero-like feet and calves
i cant really run but can i walk with my vibram or use it during the day?
Vibram five fingers Kso Evo you can run fast in because they hug your feet behind the toes
I only run 5k's and they are on concrete. Will any model of Vibrams do the job?
look at the running or trek ascent
I made the mistake of running 3 miles in my minimalist shoes for my first run yesterday youch
what the best model to start with? evo kso/ v-run / v-train / alpha
(especially for running bit of gym)
My opinion is the v-run but the alpha's are gold too
Do you ever sell any of your vibrams mate?
Get a life
Please switch off the autofocus on your camera!
Ohhh yeah, i thought i was just high LoL
Damm Contrast detect Autofocus!
Did someone dose me?
@3:16 - That's what she said.
Why not talk about triathlon......bikes....swimming?
Had an ex girlfriend named 5 fingers 😂
lol