Comments on: Vibram Fivefingers TrekSport Review https://runblogger.com/2011/03/vibram-fivefingers-treksport-review.html Running Shoes, Gear Reviews, and Posts on the Science of the Sport Mon, 10 Feb 2014 15:15:22 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.12 By: michael https://runblogger.com/2011/03/vibram-fivefingers-treksport-review.html#comment-1129509853 Mon, 10 Feb 2014 15:15:22 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=484#comment-1129509853 Hi Peter…

i solved the sand issue by wearing lightweight toe socks in summer and thicker ones in winter . Only once did i run without socks & immediately experienced the same problem you had.

]]> By: Tina https://runblogger.com/2011/03/vibram-fivefingers-treksport-review.html#comment-175300616 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=484#comment-175300616 I’m new to VFF’s, just bought the Komodo Sport (women’s). Since I do nothing but trails (or other off-road terrain), I thought this might be a good introduction to the VFF line. Tried them out today on a sandy farm road, didn’t have much problems with sand getting into the shoe. However, it was wet sand, so maybe that’s why no probs today.

]]> By: Mike Manna https://runblogger.com/2011/03/vibram-fivefingers-treksport-review.html#comment-175613964 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=484#comment-175613964 Hi Pete, first I’d like to say I am loving your reviews! I am about to make the transition to a minimalist shoe and am leaning toward VFF’s, probably the Komodosport. You mention you didn’t have any major blistering issues. Curios, did you have any blistering at all? And your thoughts as to what may have caused blistering if you did have any.

]]> By: Rwalker88 https://runblogger.com/2011/03/vibram-fivefingers-treksport-review.html#comment-175296045 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=484#comment-175296045 Wore these for several days in Disney World over Spring Break. I, however, got tons of comments and questions. Love the shoes, nice review.

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2011/03/vibram-fivefingers-treksport-review.html#comment-175433270 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=484#comment-175433270 In reply to kgri5262.

Not too bad with smell yet…

]]> By: RunningDrew https://runblogger.com/2011/03/vibram-fivefingers-treksport-review.html#comment-175430981 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=484#comment-175430981 I took my KSOs to Disney World, too, last summer and benefited from them in quite an unforeseen way. At the time, I was still in transition to FFs from a normal shoe, experiencing some tightness around the Achilles. At 47, I find my body is slower to adjust than I’d like. So, I forced the issue one morning–noticed some tightness as I woke but was determined to wear my KSOs to the park. Put ’em on and went down to breakfast. Wow…that really exacerbated the issue. I returned from breakfast and put on my other shoes, but the damage was done. By the time we returned from Epcot, I could barely walk.
After a trip to urgent care, I was wheelchair and crutches-bound for the rest of our stay. The upside: yes, I played the gimp card and we cruised through many lines at the park…not that I was faking it, mind you….but ‘it didn’t hurt’
I do believe my foot structure is stronger and more flexible because of my FiveFingers, which I now use for 3x/week boot camp sessions, but little else. But from one who has experience with them…take the transition slow to avoid injury.
[FYI, this is my second attempt to post using my FB account and it has failed; pop up blocker is disabled for both attempts]

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2011/03/vibram-fivefingers-treksport-review.html#comment-189358918 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=484#comment-189358918 In reply to Blenderkitty.

I’d guess that the TrekSport would be a bit more durable given its more
rugged sole. Bikilas hug the feet a bit more, but both are comfortable.

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2011/03/vibram-fivefingers-treksport-review.html#comment-177124449 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=484#comment-177124449 In reply to Tina.

Tina,

I’ll have a review, but not sure how soon. Haven’t had a chance to run
in them yet. Definitely take it slow, the body needs time to adapt and
you don’t need an injury!

Pete

]]> By: Blenderkitty https://runblogger.com/2011/03/vibram-fivefingers-treksport-review.html#comment-189011049 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=484#comment-189011049 Late to the show – I was curious as to your thoughts on the durability of the trek vs. the bikila. I love my Bikila’s, but the CRAPPY HORRIBLE FALLING APART asphalt and concrete here is quickly eating away the soles (most of my running is on concrete).

In your opinion, would the trek’s then have a longer useful life? For that matter, are your feet more or less sore in one VFF instead of another?

I really really like the “almost-barefoot” feel, but the stones in the crumbling sidewalks really start to hurt around mile 5 :(

Also – thanks for this blog! It’s really been very helpful to me in deciding how I want to run and what I want to do it in!

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2011/03/vibram-fivefingers-treksport-review.html#comment-176164230 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=484#comment-176164230 In reply to Mike Manna.

I haven’t had too many blistering issues with Vibrams, except from the heel
in my KSO’s. I think the cause was that they are a size too big, but wearing
Injinji socks in them cured that. I also find that after you skin gets
calluses in the right spots, blisters are less of an issue.

Pete

]]> By: JGreg https://runblogger.com/2011/03/vibram-fivefingers-treksport-review.html#comment-340090760 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=484#comment-340090760 In reply to Pete Larson.

I had a teacher in undergrad, at High Point University, who wore his to class while wearing a suite and everything. Introduced me to them.

]]> By: eriksnaturephotography https://runblogger.com/2011/03/vibram-fivefingers-treksport-review.html#comment-176091037 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=484#comment-176091037 Great review! I have been thinking about another pair of VFF’s. I do have the Bikilas (and ran a mile once in a while in them in the Fall). Had some foot problems which I am pretty much over but I’ve been hesitant to try them, yet. They do seem tight, but I thought that was just the fit of VFF’s. I probably should have tried on others! As for being the lunatic professor? Embrace it! I’ve worn my Bikilas to school a couple times (I teach 2nd grade) and the kids either love them or think they are freaky.

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