Slacklining in Vibram Five Fingers Sprints

By Justin Owings on Apr 9, 2010 | In user stories | 3 comments »

Vibram Five Fingers fan Morgan demonstrates slacklining in his red and black Sprint Vibrams. Keep that balance!

Vibram Five Fingers Sprint fan Morgan recently joined (and has been active on) the BirthdayShoes forums. He also sent in the above photos demonstrating slacklining in his Vibram Sprints.

I asked Morgan how the Five Fingers Sprints faired for slacklining and here is what he had to say:

Well sprints work great for slacklining. The straps keep it tight to my feet which make it easier to balance. Vff's are perfect for slacklining since they add a level of cushioning and still allow the freedom and dexterity of going barefoot. I use a half once nylon rope to walk on and it really takes a toll on your feet. I'm hoping to buy a pair of kso's once I have the money and I'm excited to see how they work on the line. I also have more pictures of slacklining that I'll send in. Morgan.

Here are a few more photos of Morgan's Vibram Five Fingers slacklining in action ...

In addition to slacklining in Sprints, Morgan has been busy putting them to good use in some other unusual activities, which he's talked about a bit in the forums:

I've had my sprints for over two years now. I have over a thousand miles in them and, magically, they still look new. I've done everything from trail running to rock climbing in them. The only way you could tell how old they are is the "soles" are really stiff and the siping on the bottom has been torn. ...

If you think of it, I've probably done it. I wear em practically everyday. Running and walking. I'm crazy bout these shoes and you can hardly ever not find em on my feet.

Morgan's also taken his Sprints to church and even going barefoot skiing in them! I'd love to see a photo of that.

Thanks for sharing, Morgan!

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