Product Details
- Size: 43 M EU
- Color: Black/Gray
- Brand: Vibram
- Model: M358
- Fabric type: synthetic
- Dimensions: .75 pounds
Features
- Shoes
Bikila LS Shoe - Men's Black/Gray 43 by Vibram FiveFingers
Product Description
225623BGY__43 Features: Designed on a revised platform specifically for running, this shoe has a 3 mm polyurethane insole that's thickest beneath the ball of your foot for improved shock absorption A 4 mm anatomical outsole, crafted with Vibram rubber, protects your foot with increased plating that distributes forefoot impact without compromising ground feedback Keep stink and sweat away with the Dri-Lex interior lining that actively wicks moisture and inhibits odors Get incredible breathability with the Coconut Active Carbon uppers that provide natural ventilation; padded athletic collar and topline provide comfort around the ankle Lace-up design accommodates wider feet and higher insteps Protect your toes with the tear-resistant TPU toe protection finish Added safety with 3M reflective surfaces that make you more visible to others in low-light situations Specifications: Upper: nylon Midsole: PU Lining: synthetic Outsole: Vibram rubber
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
73 of 73 people found the following review helpful.
These shoes changed my running life
By J. W. Mullins
As some background I was once a very high mile runner with a number of marathons under my belt. As I got older the miles started to cause more pain on my knees and shins and I couldn't just run through it like I used to. My doctor recommended I try these. I was a bit weary at first but after some exhaustive research I decided to take the plunge and I am glad I did. My knee and shin pains is gone. I have friends who have experienced the same relief of pain they had dealt with all their lives, knee, shin, and back pain.Now this isn't some magic shoe, but what the shoe does is helps us, as humans, run they way we are supposed to. The way we had run for tens of thousands of years. Keep in mind that footware of all kinds are relatively recent. Long before trainers came about we were running, barefoot or in flimsy sandals and doing just fine. What these shoes do, and similar minimalist shoes like them from New Balance, Merrell and Reebox, is help the body run in a more natural manner. The heal strike that is so common today has come about as we added thicker and thicker cushioning to our shoes. When barefoot it is not natural to strike the ground with your entire weight on the heel of your foot. A good example of natural running is to go watch kids run barefoot, before they are taught the 'correct' way to run they run the natural way. Which is to land more gently on the forward part of your foot and role the foot front to back, instead of hammering your heel into the ground.With that in mind wearing these shoes takes some time to retrain the foot so start building up slowly. I found that just having my toes separated felt very odd but after a few days of wearing them around the house I had gotten used to it. Now I am running some of the fastest laps of my life with this 'new' type of shoes and a 'new' type of running. There is a lot of good information available online about barefoot running, which you are essentially doing with these types of shoes. Youtube also has a wealth of information. These shoes have turned what used to be a painful experience back into the joy of running I had been missing. I've already recommended them to a number of my fellow runners with wonderful results.I want to include a few words of caution though. The Five Finger shoes aren't for everyone, some people will have toes that are longer and will not be able to fit comfortably in the toe pockets. Not to worry though, Merrill and several other makers now offer similar shoes without the toe pockets for people who need them, or just find the toe pockets too strange. Also you don't have a large robust sole to offer protection so kicking a rock or the like during a run is a painful experience. I've also found that during longer runs socks like the Innijin socks help prevent heat build up and blisters.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful.Vibram FiveFingers shoes
By Allhooligan
It took awhile to get used to putting on the shoes, and I've learned that wearing toed socks restricts the blood flow in my toes to the point of numbness, but bare foot these things are great. I use them lifting weights and without adding leg exercises my calves and ankles have grown from my toes being engaged in my stablity. Running is a whole new experience. And they take up so much less room in my luggage when I travel. Love 'em.
33 of 37 people found the following review helpful.
Not worth the 100 bucks
By Mike
I have heard so much about the benefits of barefoot running but wasn't willing to run barefoot so I decided that the next best thing would be a shoe that gave me that barefoot feel. The VFF bikila did that. It fits real well, it looks cool (at least I think so), and it was like running barefoot. Like any other shoe, you first must get them to fit you. I did this by wearing them and running in them for short distances. After owning this pair for a little over a month and wearing them maybe every other day or so, I noticed that parts of the sole that runs up the toes were coming off. I began looking further at the sole and saw that it was being worn down pretty quickly. They looked as if I had had them for six months and wore them every day.I really like my Bikila LS' but would not buy anymore Vibrams Five Finger shoes. They cost too much for too little of a shoe that wears out too quickly.Also, this shoe is very slippery when wet and does not dry quickly.
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