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Vibram FiveFingers Bikila
- Sunday, June 13 2010 @ 11:49 PM UTC
- Contributed by: Dan Stoner
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I've fixed most of the discomfort with the huaraches, but the lacing is still tricky to get "just right" and comfortable. I'm not sure I want to deal with that on race day. As I mentioned in RunAmoc running moccasins from Soft Star Shoes, I'm still looking for the perfect minimalist running shoe.
I had a rare weekend day of freedom (thanks honey!), so I drove down to Lloyd Clarke Sports here in Gainesville to try on some Newtons. I discovered that Lloyd Clarke has Newtons AND Vibram FiveFingers in stock, so I got to try them both.
Here is what I bought:
These are the Vibram FiveFingers Bikila. I went for a test run as soon as I got home from the store. Overall I think they make a nice addition to my shoe options, but they too are not perfect. The main complaint I have is that they make my feet hot and sweaty, especially around the toes. Otherwise they feel good and I'm happy with the purchase.
I actually really liked the Newtons but I did not feel like spending 150 bucks for the entry-level shoe. I also think the Newtons would allow me to be lazy in my stride, and since I am trying to convert to a mid-foot strike I thought I should stick with a shoe that won't allow cheating. The Newtons seem like they would be great shoes for high-mileage runners.
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