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First Marathon in Vibram Five Fingers KSOs
Nov 15, 2010 | 8 comments »
Chris at the 22.5 mile mark and after he finished.
After doing no marathon training, Chris recently ran his first marathon in Vibram Five Fingers KSOs and finished with a darn good time. You may remember Chris from when he ran the Baltimore Half Marathon with Bien. Here's what he sent us about running th… more »
Dr. Jawa Runs his First Marathon
Oct 26, 2010 | Leave a comment »
Dr. Jawa and his wife running the St. George Marathon.
Dr. Jawa, is a long time reader and contributor to our blog. You may remember Dr. Jawa doing headstands, teaching in black KSO VFFs, running a half marathon in Las Vegas, or on vacation in Jamaica. Dr. Jawa recently continued his adventures in Vibram Fiv… more »
UK Rat Racer Wears Vibram Five Fingers KSOs
Sep 16, 2010 | 1 comment »
Dave walking the plank and sliding to the finish at the Rat Race.
Extreme races are the rage these days and Vibram Five Fingers fan Dave recently ran in a UK event called the Rat Race Urban Adventure. He donned his KSOs and went for it! Here is what Dave had to say:A couple pics of me from this last weekends River R… more »
Gardening in Vibram Five Fingers KSOs
Aug 30, 2010 | 3 comments »
Jason Gardening in his KSOs
Jason sent us the following message about his search for the perfect gardening shoe:I've finally found the perfect gardening shoe! I am an avid gardener and have spent years trying to find a shoe that was able to meet the demands of gardening. I tr… more »
Black KSOs on Buzzards Rock Trail
Aug 2, 2010 | 3 comments »
The entrance to Buzzard Rock Trail in Baltimore County, Md.
Aaron recently broke away from the daily grind and got some time to himself in the Patapsco Valley State Park on Buzzards Rock Trail. It was just him and his black KSOs and here is his story: by AaronMy first real trail experience in VFF’s is abo… more »
The Today Show: EasyTones, Shape-Ups, and Five Fingers, Oh My!
Jul 15, 2010 | 10 comments »
NBC's Today Show aired a segment this morning about the latest fads in fitness footwear; specifically, the growing number of shoes that promise to tone up your lower body simply by wearing them and walking around. For once, I'm not talking about Vibram… more »
Runner Gets Back on Track with Vibram Five Fingers KSOs and Pose Running
Jun 7, 2010 | 1 comment »
Graig puts his best foot forward while running in the Spring Lake 5 Miler.
Vibram Five Fingers Fan, Graig, recently wore his newly acquired KSOs in a 5 mile race in Spring Lake, New Jersey and had this to say:So enjoy the site and check it almost everyday! I had been experimenting with barefooting over the past few years… more »
IT Geeks introduce Vibram Five Fingers to Cebu City
Apr 22, 2010 | 11 comments »
Trendsetters, Lavin and Lhar in their Vibram Five Fingers Flows and KSOs in Cebu City, Philippines.
Where exactly is Cebu City and who wears Vibram Five Fingers there? With a population of almost one million people, Cebu City is located in the Philippines. Lavin and Lhar are technology teachers at a university there. Lavin comments on discovering VFFs:… more »
Ninja Runner Unable to Avoid Attention in Black KSO Vibrams
Apr 21, 2010 | 4 comments »
Dave in his KSOs at the Cary, IL March Madness Half Marathon.
Though many fans get tired of the constant looks and questions from strangers, having a conversation piece on your feet is a great way to meet people -- and spread the good word about freeing your feet a la Vibram Five Fingers. more »
Hiking Mount Si in Vibram Five Finger KSOs (Do you know why Mount Si is famous?)
Apr 20, 2010 | 4 comments »
Views of the Snoqualmie Valley from Kevin's Hike and a squirrel he encountered along the way.
Do you know why Mount Si is famous? Mount Si is located near North Bend, Washington and is where the 90s television show Twin Peaks was filmed. Vibram Five Fingers fan Kevin recently hiked up Mount Si in his KSOs and took these beautiful pictures. more »
Barefoot Runners Society Atlanta Trail Run — Lots of Vibram Five Fingers (and a few bare feet!)
Apr 19, 2010 | 8 comments »
Action shot! Look at all that great barefoot/minimalist running form! Kudos to Norman (black headband) for braving the trail run barefoot -- his first ever such run!
Photos from a recent barefoot runners society meet-up trail run at Lullwater Park near Emory University in Atlanta. more »
Kick Back and Relax! Hammock-time in KSO Vibram Five Fingers
Mar 13, 2010 | Leave a comment »
Josh kicks back and relaxes with his son on his hammock in his black KSO Vibram Five Fingers.
Vibram Five Fingers fan Josh talks about his black KSO VFFs, which he's been using for running (post knee surgery), doing errands and yard work and even wearing them to work and church! more »
Raymond's Quick Transition to Running 30K Races in Vibram Five Fingers
Mar 10, 2010 | 10 comments »
Raymond running a 30K race in his black KSO Vibram Five Fingers (1 of 2)
A Vibram Five Fingers KSO running transition story from Raymond, who quickly adjusted to running in his barefoot alternative shoes (VFFs) and was soon running a 30K race in them! more »
Snow Running in the U.K. in KSO Vibram Five Fingers
Mar 8, 2010 | 2 comments »
Dave went on a couple recent snow runs in the countryside of the United Kingdom in his black KSO Vibram Five Fingers.
Photos of a snow run in the U.K. wearing Vibram Five Fingers KSOs from Dave, a triathlete who is working on upping his barefoot running mileage more »
Heisman winner, ex-NFL player Eddie George's KSO Vibram Five Fingers seen on Celebrity Beach Bowl
Feb 26, 2010 | 1 comment »
Pictured here is Eddie George, ex-NFL player for the Titans and Oilers, playing football in his black KSO Five Fingers on the DirectTV Celebrity Beach Bowl.
ex-NFL player and Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George wears his KSO Vibram Five Fingers on the DirectTV Celebrity Beach Bowl! more »
P90X, Hiking, and Watersports in KSO Vibram Five Fingers
Feb 21, 2010 | 1 comment »
Above photoed is Scott and his KSO Vibram Five Fingers. Scott is pictured wearing his brown KSO Vibram Five Fingers (a color combination that is no more!) hiking around Grandeur Park in Salt Lake City, Utah, balancing and even encountering some snow! The photo with the blue camo KSO Vibrams is actually shot underwater at Bear Lake, Utah.
Above we see Scott kicking his various pairsof KSO Vibram Five Fingers. Scott is hiking, kayaking, bodyboarding, and performing the P90X workouts in his VFFs — though they aren't pictured, Scott's first pair of VFFs were the now-discontinued Surge… more »
Two Five Fingers fans make friends in a bar
Feb 16, 2010 | Leave a comment »
Making friends is easy when wearing Five Fingers to social settings - even easier when they're post running events as they make great conversation pieces.
Logan relays a recent VFF experience he had in his KSO Treks:I ran into another Vibram wearer on Saturday during the Myrtle Beach Marathon after-party. The other fellow and his wife from upstate NY have not seen the Treks up close yet. Upon touchin… more »
D.C. Snowpocalypse fun runs with Jeff in KSO Vibrams
Feb 8, 2010 | 1 comment »
Jeff runs through snow-laden Washington D.C. in KSO Five Fingers. Despite the snow, seems his feet stayed relatively warm — barring the occasional wet slush!
Above are photos sent in by Jeff (and his significant other) taken amidst the Washington D.C. "Snowpocalypse." They went for a six mile run which included "ice skating" on the reflecting pool. Check out Jeff's account:Just got back from one of the mo… more »
Erik takes his KSO Five Fingers to the Playground
Jan 29, 2010 | Leave a comment »
It's a lot easier to do a bit of 'beam' walking in VFFs.
Above is Erik, having an extraordinarily fun time on the playground in his black Five Finger KSOs. Here's what Erik had to say:Justin, I really enjoy your website and forum, as I've used it from the sizing guide (prior to getting my vffs) and ever… more »
Edgar Kicks his KSOs at a Radio Station in Barcelona
Jan 25, 2010 | 1 comment »
Edgar wore his KSO Five Fingers "on the air" at a radio station in Barcelona.
Hi Justin,Today i went to a radio station invited to talk about the segway tours I give around Barcelona, when they saw the Ksos they were so intrigued by them that I had to explain on air what they where and why I am wearing them.I took a few pi… more »
Cross Country Running with Courtney in KSOs
Jan 20, 2010 | 8 comments »
Courtney has been running cross country in her Five Fingers since the fall despite running into the occasional skeptical coach. Note Courtney's face compared to her fellow competitors as she bounds up the hill. Speaks volumes!
Courtney sent in the above photos from a recent cross country race she ran in her black KSO FiveFingers. Courtney's been running in here KSOs since the fall. I can't help but notice Courtney's resolve in the leftmost picture of the collage as she bound… more »
How Kyle Steed got into VFFs and Running
Dec 18, 2009 | 1 comment »
Above is a photo from Kyle Steed taken of his KSO VFFs and some local ground art.Kyle recently g more »
Hiking at the Great Wall of China in KSO Vibram Five Fingers
Dec 17, 2009 | Leave a comment »
David hiked to the Great Wall of China in his Five Finger KSOs. Here are two VFF-shod views from a scenic section!
Traveling to and hiking the Great Wall of China in Vibram Five Fingers KSO. User photos and stories on a trip to the far east. more »
Ronald's 10K Podium Finish in KSO V5s
Dec 15, 2009 | 1 comment »
Ronald has a huge grin on his face as he runs a recent 10K in his KSO Five Fingers. Who says running isn't fun?
Hi Justin!Just wanted to share my pic and experience with my VFF KSOs.I've been training in more »
Ian plays a gig in his KSO Five Fingers
Dec 14, 2009 | Leave a comment »
Ian plays his bass guitar at a gig his band performed at a local bar in his Five Finger KSOs.
Ian sent in the above photos taken before and at a recent gig his band played at a local bar:Jus more »
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