Designed by a sailor looking to get the feel of barefoot walking but the protection of a soled shoe, the Vibram FiveFingers shoe was created. FiveFingers is a glove styled shoe which individually wraps each of your toes to give you a great sensation of walking barefoot. It also has a Vibram rubber sole to give you the grip and protection of a regular soled shoe. Some of the patent pending technology involved here is:

  • Patent Pending Vibram sole is designed to follow the contours of your feet and toes.
  • Elastic gore wraps your lower foot for added comfort and security.
  • Razor-siped soles provide a sure grip on wet slippery surfaces.
  • Individual toe slots enhance dexterity, control, and stability to deliver a more natural walking motion.

With all the buzz surrounding these shoes, I can see them working their way onto the feet of a lot water sports athletes as well as being a great after sport recovery option.

The shoes come in four colors right now (Black/Grey/Orange, White/Yellow/Grey, Black/Black, Blue/Grey/Yellow) and are available on their website for $70.

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