THE VIBRAM EXPERIENCE
Read about my Vibram “experience”
Trying on the Vibrams
Day One
Been wanting the glove shoes FOREVER & now FINALLY got myself to Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) to investigate them.
I’ve heard only GOOD REPORTS about these nerdy looking “sneakers” so it would behoove me to do further research.
Lesson numero uno: make sure you try on the RIGHT size…. I couldn’t get the darn things ON. Don’t rely on the BIG foot
thing they have to measure you because it is inaccurate. Finally – sales chick says: maybe you should try the next size? Ya think?
Meanwhile – I imagine part of the GREAT WORKOUT that people tell you about regarding these shoes (?) is putting them ON!
I was sweating! THEN – you have to invite EACH toe into it’s own space. This little piggy goes here, this piggy goes in here….
and so forth. The experience improved once I was given the proper size & persuaded each toe to get into it’s own space.
Once I got the Vibrams on & each toe in place I was good to go. I was not 100% sold on them & was forewarned there is a
“getting used to” period. I didn’t think 20 minutes in the store was enough “getting to know each other time” so I took
the plunge, handed over a pile of cash & padded out of EMS sporting my new stylish (?) sock shoes – as I call them.
At this point we were off to Wegman’s for grocery shopping. I didn’t notice too many strange looks but I could feel them….
I wore them for a little longer & even took the dogs for a walk in them & they worked fine. The left little toe hurt a little but
other than that they were cool for our “first date”. I was not in love with them yet. They’re like a relationship.
They have to grow on you…. so it seems. Stay Tuned.
Showing off the Vibrams
Vibrams – Day two wearing
I was late for class tonight because I had to put on my “shoes”. No easy task with VIBRAMS.
Mind you – I generally wear Danskos which you just slip your feet into & go.
I wasn’t running anywhere – well – other than running late for school!
I just wanted to wear the vibrams so the toes/ feet could get used to the glove shoe.
I wore them tonight for maybe 4 hours. The little toe was OK this time but tonight my right big toe hurt a little.
“They” say it is normal to have initial rubbings/blisters but “once you get used to them”
allegedly is likened to a full blow LOVE AFFAIR. We’ll see…… verdict still out from this jury……
THE VIBRAMS!
Vibrams – day 3, 4 & 5 of ownership
Disappointingly I did not get the chance to bond with my VIBRAMS.
Wednesday night was Walleyball & I was afraid to make the plunge & wear them playing.
Then Thursday – which was actually my day off from life as I know it –
I FORGOT to wear them & <gasp> actually just walked around the house barefooted!!!!
Friday, as the Wine Cruise expert, I felt Vibrams were inappropriate footwear…..
Vibram Relationship continued DAY 6
Today would be a true test — truer than any day in the past.
I took the plunge & wore the VIBRAMS to a day long outing…..a beer tasting.
I figured if they DID start hurting I would never even know. EUREKA! they are getting easier to put on.
I don’t even sweat anymore. The “problem piggy” is always the the baby toe. I think it just does not like to be alone?
In any case, the day long wearing of the glove shoes went swimmingly well.
I thought that description would be accurate as the Beer Tasting was held at a Swim Club.
I wore them ALL DAY long & really just towards then end of the day after 7 hours the big toe started rubbing a little.
Haven’t worn them running YET. I suppose that will be the real test.
I’ll try them inside (on a treadmill) and outside running with the dogs.
After that report I promise to end this silly DEAR DIARY adventure……..
Running on the Treadmill with the VIBRAMS
FIRST – the stupid Vibrams are STILL a PITA to get on. I swear that pinky toe gets lonely & thus resists getting into it’s own space.
Oh, if only I had my own space… that pinky toe doesn’t know how good it has it!
anyways…today was the day to RUN in the Vibrams – indoor on a treadmill.
It was ok – a little odd at first as you strike with the ball of your foot vs the heel when you wear “sneakers” (running shoes).
They did not make me jump higher or run faster. My feet/legs/calves all felt fine after a 2 mile run.
I usually do 3 miles but I was time deprived today & besides, “they” say you should do less than your “normal” distance.
Good to report – no blisters. The past few times I wore them I had “rubbing” issues with a few of the toes (but never blisters).
I stand by the status response when someone inquired about the vibrams today:
“I walked all day in them at the beer fest Saturday that was fine. Running today in the vibrams was ok.
nothing to write home about. I don’t get people’s “love affair” with them.
I don’t HATE them but I’m certainly not going to marry them!”
Stayed tuned for “running outdoors with the dogs while wearing the Vibrams”.
This picture has NOTHING to do with the Vibram Story.
I just think it is an ADORABLE picture of Weasel 🙂
I just think it is an ADORABLE picture of Weasel 🙂
What would helen do? 
i agree, it is an ADORABLE picture of Weasel