Barefoot, fore foot, Vibram clad runners...how long to transition?

[Jonny00GT]

I've found another place where VFF's excel... climbing coconut trees

I have heard, actually, that they are becoming very popular for rock climbing.

[AnthonyS]

I have heard, actually, that they are becoming very popular for rock climbing.

The trail shoes I'm running in right now have soles made by vibram. I bet they would work even better. They have a lot more grip on the bottom and a tad more thickness. I also love the no toe pockets. They slip on and lace up like regular shoes.

[Jonny00GT]

I tried running on the treadmill yesterday with no shoes...so fun! Apparently, that's something you have to work up to, though, cause I got 3 big blisters in 1 mile! LOL! That belt gets a little warm after a bit, so I put my fivefingers on for the last half mile. I drained the blisters and coated them in newskin last night...can't even feel em today. I ran another mile and a half at lunch. Amazing the difference running before breakfast with no food and running at lunch after oatmeal, a banana and an apple...was easier at lunch!

My arches, feet and calves are coming along. It's been about a month since I started running in minimal shoes and the pads of my feet, muscles, ankles and calves are getting stronger. When I run at work, I am stopping cause I have to...not cause I'm tired, sore, misserable, etc. Still looking forward to each run! Gotta force myself to rest and not run each day...

-Jonny