Chinese Fivefingers

[big_swede]

So got these in the mail today:

Don't really know what to expect long term. But at $33.40, how could you go wrong? Seems quite well made and are a delight on my feet. Will go for a short run tomorrow morning and use them on some beach walking/food collecting in the weekend. Right now they feel great. Soles a bit thicker and more pronounced than vibrams offerings, that's the only caveat I can think of.

 

[greensurfingbear]

Wonder how they they'll hold up compared to original vibram five fingers

 

[big_swede]

My buddy has the originals, his pair is a few weeks older than mine, so there'll be a fair comparison in a few months. I'm heavier than him tho, and that always makes a difference in footwear IMHE.

 

[Toddy]

Do you have a link ?

cheers,
Toddy

 

[greensurfingbear]

At $33 a pair if they last half as long you are still quids in lol. I have the kangaroo leather kso's and i love wearing mine. Have had to get sock though as recently i got blisters in them.....granted it was 30 degrees plus with 40/50 percent humidity...

 

[big_swede]

Do you have a link ?

cheers,
Toddy

Hehe, well, they're from dealextreme.com

 

[blacktimberwolf]

Well I've never seen those before !

 

[Toddy]

I've fancied these for ages, but I blister with every single pair of shoes I put on, so I kind of grudged spending a lot for a pair that I might not be able to wear at all.
At that price though ......

cheers,
Toddy

 

[big_swede]

Yes toddy, it's only the same price as 200 sewing machine bobbins!

 

[Toddy]

They don't have any that will fit me I need a 33/34.
However, they do have a 43 and HWMBLT is ordering a pair for himself

cheers,
Toddy

 

[Shewie]

Cheers for the heads up

Been thinking about the vibrams as a camp shoe for a while so I might take a punt on these on pay day

 

[big_swede]

They don't have any that will fit me I need a 33/34.
However, they do have a 43 and HWMBLT is ordering a pair for himself

cheers,
Toddy

Jesus! 33/34? You can't be serious? What are you usually wearing, velcro-trainers for kids?

 

[big_swede]

Cheers for the heads up

Been thinking about the vibrams as a camp shoe for a while so I might take a punt on these on pay day

I think they will be excellent for canoeing too.

 

[treadlightly]

I've fancied these for ages, but I blister with every single pair of shoes I put on, so I kind of grudged spending a lot for a pair that I might not be able to wear at all.
At that price though ......

cheers,
Toddy

You can get toe socks that solve blister problems. I have some and they work well.

 

[Dreadhead]

i thought about some of these but wasnae too keen on supporting fake vibrams...interested tae see how you get on with them though!

 

[treadlightly]

I have no problem with fake vibrams. As the owner of a genuine pair I'll be very interested in how you get on with them too.

 

[big_swede]

i thought about some of these but wasnae too keen on supporting fake vibrams...interested tae see how you get on with them though!

It would only be fake vibrams if it said vibram on them. It doesn't, it says SKY. The soles are different too. I can't see how vibram would have monopoly on the concept 'toe shoes' really. Inov-8 also does their variant.

 

[Toddy]

I'm only 5'2" tall so having size 3 or 4 for shoes is pretty normal.
You're right though, I wear kids hiking boots usually.

Toe socks from earlier years really put me off them. Have they improved ?

cheers,
Toddy

 

[Miyagi]

Well I've never seen those before !

Me neither!

If any one makes them, but shapes them for your hands instead, I think they might catch on...

Liam

 

[Nagual]

Me neither!

If any one makes them, but shapes them for your hands instead, I think they might catch on...

Liam

Five toes gloves? Naa will never catch on.