Just bought me some funny looking shoes

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Toe socks?? :shocked: I had no idea that such a thing existed... pps:
Maybe I should get out to the Mall more often...

 

[MarkLawson]

I would be worried about broken toes if I bump something, just as I would without regular shoes. Sure doesn't appear to provide much protection in that regard.

 

[daveinva]

I wanted a pair of these for years, ever since reading this NY Mag piece on how lousy regular shoes are for walking:

http://nymag.com/health/features/46213/index3.html

Alas, when I finally tried to buy myself a pair last year, I learned that too-small pinky toes and a couple of hammers prevented me from getting my toes in the gloves. :banghead:

But most everyone else raves about these... maybe I can find someone to craft me a custom pair. :joke:

 

[Arr MiHardies]

You can get toe socks but these things are comfortable without them and gentle cycle on washer does a fine job of cleaning them.

Yeah. You don't need socks. Don't think most of the models are even meant for them.

 

[Arr MiHardies]

I wanted a pair of these for years, ever since reading this NY Mag piece on how lousy regular shoes are for walking:

http://nymag.com/health/features/46213/index3.html

Alas, when I finally tried to buy myself a pair last year, I learned that too-small pinky toes and a couple of hammers prevented me from getting my toes in the gloves. :banghead:

But most everyone else raves about these... maybe I can find someone to craft me a custom pair. :joke:

I have a couple of hammers as well. Takes some wiggling but i get mine in.

 

[Campverdefela]

:shocked: Toe socks?? :shocked: I had no idea that such a thing existed... pps:
Maybe I should get out to the Mall more often...

I imagine without them you would get a bad case of Not So Happy and Stinky Feet.

 

[tobor9]

They look like fun, but I walk about ten miles a day and have Diabetes,this means my feet are always at risk. I've been told never to go barefoot and don't know if these would give enough protection to feet that I have not felt in years. Would like to try them but they are not cheep and don't know which model would be good for walking? I may have to go to a local shoe store and try some on.:dontknow:

 

[Sarge707]

I,ll look into a pair for Jetskiing as they look better than old sneakers I usually wear.:clap:

 

[murphybrown]

Wow interesting shoes and no Spyder to rent

I love going barefoot but have gotten soft since my younger days pre-55 . And only do barefoot inside and yard. Gotta find a store and try some of these. Hmmmmm Lamont may end up with. Nickname of pied piper first all those Spyder mods I just need and now shoes. Whats next? I'm pouting. Soooo planned on riding a Spyder while in Hawaii went to rent yesterday and customer had rented thru March...what's up with that? Great for the rental business guess it means just have to plan another trip to a aloha country...but will have Spyder rented first...everyone have a great day

 

[Smokinspyder]

They are fun to wear.. and you definately get some strange looks while wearing them LOL . I love my pair

 

[DragonLorD]

Only if I can get them in " Cool Dude, Hard Core, Bad Ass Biker fingerless version :hun:

 

[MarkLawson]

Only if I can get them in " Cool Dude, Hard Core, Bad Ass Biker fingerless version :hun:

:thumbup:

 

[mdr]

These are great for martial arts and the gym--and I like that you can throw them in the washing machine. They became really popular after the bestseller 'Born to Run', a great book where the argument is made that traditional running shoes lead to more injuries because all the extra cushioning actually weakens our muscles and joints. Start slowly with these shoes--you can get really sore because you are using muscles that you haven't used in years.

 

[ThreeFeet]

Geeeeze I just saw a ditty on How's it made or discovery about those "shoes". They are supposed to be just like goin barefoot with more protection for all our years of going around in shoes. Let us know how they work out for ya!!

 

[Lamonster]

I got them today and they don't fit, too tight :gaah: I hate sending stuff back but these got to go. The sizing chart said I needed a 41 but it looks like I need the next size up. :banghead:

 

[arntufun]

Please keep us informed. I think these are the coolest thing since Crocks. I will be ordering a pair for myself if you give the :thumbup:. I will surely be wearing mine camping.

 

[JCSMOKE]

I got them today and they don't fit, too tight :gaah: I hate sending stuff back but these got to go. The sizing chart said I needed a 41 but it looks like I need the next size up. :banghead:

Lamont, check on their page and see if there are retailers in your area that sell these, the sizing sucks but one size off makes a big difference. I have a size 12 shoe and that is a m46 in vibram sizing. Easier to go to the store for sizing and go for a deal online, call the store first to make sure they have the size range you think you need.

 

[r1100rider]

Lamont, check on their page and see if there are retailers in your area that sell these, the sizing sucks but one size off makes a big difference. I have a size 12 shoe and that is a m46 in vibram sizing. Easier to go to the store for sizing and go for a deal online, call the store first to make sure they have the size range you think you need.

As a dealer of several brands of products I resent what you just said the dealer has an investment of money time and labor to be there just so you can use him for a show room and use his sales people for fitting if you use the dealer buy from him also soon there will be no dealers left for your convince if everyone. Buys online. REI sell these shoes

 

[Arr MiHardies]

As a dealer of several brands of products I resent what you just said the dealer has an investment of money time and labor to be there just so you can use him for a show room and use his sales people for fitting if you use the dealer buy from him also soon there will be no dealers left for your convince if everyone. Buys online. REI sell these shoes

I did something similar but not entirely by choice. I went to REI to try mine on. And would have bought there, except they didn't have the model I wanted in the color I wanted.I did receive very excellent service and help with sizing from the girl there even though she knew I wasn't buying because of this. I made sure t compliment her to the manager before I left. Found the prices online had almost no variance, so i ended up finding another local store to purchase from.



Strange were talking about shoes. I spent thelastfew days trying to get new shoes. You know what they say about guys with it feet right?..... They can't find shoes that fit....

 

[bjt]

........the dealer has an investment of money time and labor to be there just so you can use him for a show room and use his sales people for fitting if you use the dealer buy from him also soon there will be no dealers left for your convince if everyone. Buys online. REI sell these shoes

:agree: