s1m0n4May 13, 2025

@ubo thanks!

It was really the adaptation required by walking in #minimalistShoes. I had to switch to a forefoot stride both when walking and running. The impact on the knee joint is significantly different and that implies an adaptation period.

For now I will keep #running in regular shoes, but starting from June I will start wearing my #barefootShoes 1x/week.

Show threadPaul Martin
@[email protected] @[email protected] Wearer of Vibram FiveFingers for over 12 years here. Wear minimalist shoes as your casual everyday shoes, but only gradually work them into your running over a few months. Short distances to start with.

It's not just the knees that have to adapt: your calf muscles and associated tendons have to get used to the different foot motion. Also ankles will be under more lateral stress and will need time to strengthen.

If you're used to wearing cushioned stabilising soles with a high heel rise, your legs will have adapted to that, and minimalist shoes will be putting strain on atrophied muscles, ligaments, tendons, etc.
May 13, 2025 at 9:37amWeb
Show threadrandomizedMay 13, 2025

@nowster @s1m0n4 @ubo

how much km do you put on your VFF before they're done ?

Show threadPaul MartinMay 13, 2025
@[email protected] @[email protected] @[email protected] Depends on the model as the rubber formulation varies. Typically a V-Run will last about 700-800km before the forefoot sole has completely worn through.
Show threads1m0n4May 13, 2025
@nowster @ubo
Thank you for the tips!
The Vibram 5 fingers look absolutely fabulous! I really love my 5 finger socks, but when it comes to shoes my toes morphology is a bit peculiar. My second and third toes are longer than my big toe. Over time with regular shoes they both became crooked, but the #minimalistShoes are freeing them again and I am starting to feel the lack of space already with 5F socks, even though they stretch a bit. I believe 5F #barefootShoes will be even shorter for toes.
Show threadPaul MartinMay 13, 2025
@[email protected] @[email protected] Yes, VFFs would be a problem for people with Morton's toes.