Would you consider running around without your favorite running shoes? Well, a new trend in running has recently gained some attention for a number of people - barefoot running with Vibram FiveFingers. Before we go through the whole barefoot running trend which has created a stir in the running world recently, let us take a look at the background of the company that manufactures the product - Vibram.
Vibram was founded by Vitale Bramani, who created the first rubber soles for mountaineering shoes in 1935. The company is the leading producer of quality soles for more than a thousand shoe brands around the world. They currently manufacture more than 34 million soles each year. The Vibram FiveFingers is the latest creation which was developed by Robert Fliri, an industrial designer. Together with the grandson of the founder, Marco Bramani, they presented the new innovation to the CEO of Vibram, Tony Post, who incidentally was also a college running enthusiast. Seeing the potential of the innovation, Post supported the project and the rest - as they say - is history.
The Vibram FiveFingers is a high performance innovation that is designed for running, fitness and outdoor sports. Aside from promoting natural forefoot movement while running, the product also permits natural foot movement at the same time offers grip and protection to your foot in just about any surface.
The Vibram FiveFingers comes in 11 variations - KSO, KSO Trek, Sprint, Flow, Performa, Treksport, Classic, Moc, Bikila, Performa Jane, and Classic Smartwool.
Each variation are designed for the following usage:
- KSO - Light Trekking, Climbing/Bouldering, Running, Fitness, After Sport, Water Sports, Yoga & Pilates, and Traveling
- KSO Trek - Light Trekking, Climbing/Bouldering, Running, Fitness, and Traveling
- Sprint - Climbing/Bouldering, Running, Fitness, After Sport, Water Sports, Yoga & Pilates, and Traveling
- Flow - Light Trekking, Climbing/Bouldering, Running, and Water Sports
- Performa - Fitness and Yoga & Pilates
- Treksport - Light Trekking, Climbing/Bouldering, Running, Fitness, and Traveling
- Classic - Fitness, After Sport, Yoga & Pilates, and Traveling
- Moc - Fitness and Traveling
- Bikila - Running
- Performa Jane - Fitness and Yoga & Pilates
- Classic Smartwool - After Sport and Traveling
According to a yahoo article of Susan Rinkunas of RUNNER'S WORLD, a number of celebrities have started using the product for their own fitness regimen. So if you would decide to get yourself a pair of the Vibram FiveFingers, you would definitely be in good company. However, if you are still undecided, then maybe the video below by Dylan Tweney from wired.com will help you make up your mind on whether or not you would want to try barefoot running with Vibram FiveFingers.
Sources: yahoo.com and vibramfivefingers.com
Image taken from yahoo.com
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