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What are those rubber sock-like shoes?

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Saw a guy out running in them the other day - absolutely no padding or support, and the toes were separate. Certainly looked different!

Can't remember who makes these or what they are called?

Thanks
 Facewest.co.uk 10 Aug 2009
In reply to Nick Smith - UKC: Vibram Five Fingers:

http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/

I'm yet to be convinced...
 Dom Whillans 10 Aug 2009
In reply to Nick Smith - UKC:
These things? saw a guy climb VS in them at Castell Helen not so long ago.
http://tinyurl.com/l8mjj4
 Ian Campbell 10 Aug 2009
In reply to Nick Smith - UKC: Sound like vibram 5 fingers mate, look at all like these? http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/ I've got a pair and they are aces for hill walking in as long as you look where you're going!
 Tall Clare 10 Aug 2009
In reply to Nick Smith - UKC:

This thread had quite a lot of thoughts about running in them: http://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?t=359816
 Chris the Tall 10 Aug 2009
In reply to Nick Smith - UKC:
I think Naked Ape on Pinstone Street stocks them, or something similar
 niggle 10 Aug 2009
In reply to Chris the Tall:

They look great - but the basic ones are EIGHTY FIVE QUID!

Ouch!
 Frank4short 10 Aug 2009
In reply to niggle: Well it's like the old adage says - less is more...
david Pike 10 Aug 2009
where can I bu them online? They look daft/great... My kids would hide behind me if I wore them....My wife too!
david
 winhill 10 Aug 2009
In reply to Nick Smith - UKC:

They are only sock-like if you get those affected individual toe socks aren't they?

A sensible pair of slippers would offer the same health benefits plus you can get them in fetching tartan.
In reply to Tall Clare: Thanks - I missed that thread. Interesting stuff.
 Chris F 10 Aug 2009
In reply to Frank4short:
> (In reply to niggle) Well it's like the old adage says - less is more...

Wanna buy sod all for £1000? :0)

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