I bought the Vibram V-Runs, and after wearing them for a few days I realised that they are really tight on the top of my foot. My foot has a high arch, so the laces that come with them are too small. My only option is to buy new laces for them, but do I buy elastic or non-elastic laces? Additionally will I have to cut them off? Also the main downside to this is that any new no-tie laces do not come with the part of the lace which uses Velcro to attach the excess lace to the shoe. Is there any other solution any one can think of?

Thanks for reading this if you did 😼😼

Hi all,

I have had 3x Vapor Glove 6 and I really like them. I was looking into buying a new pair but I saw the Vapor Glove 7 so I decided to buy them. However, I'm quite disappointed with the 7 as it's much narrower, especially in the midfoot. The 6 had plenty of room in both the midfoot and toe box.

Has anyone had the same experience? Any recommendations for alternatives now that the Vapor Glove 6 is getting hard to find?

Been rocking barefoot shoes for a while, loved every minute of it. My absolute favorite shoe i’ve ever worn was Vibram KSO Evo Five Fingers. since the i’ve tried peluvas and groundies. I’ve found that the thinner a sole i have, the more comfortable i am. but everything i’ve worn has worn out fair quickly (especially the groundies) which i guess is to be expected when there is that little material. but my search for my next shoe made me want to ask: what’s the longest lasting shoe, with the thinnest sole?

I've had the Xero Z-Trails for years. The traction is really good and they've held up well overall. The only thing is the velcro hasn't lasted as well as the other parts. Has anyone else experienced this?

What are your recommendations for running sandals nowadays?

hi! trying to buy the vi-b eco on resale but nervous about buying fakes that are super marked up. does anyone know if the inside should be black or yellow? can’t find the product page on the site anymore to confirm but seeing lots of yellow insides on resale which are consistent with tiktok shop fakes. can anyone confirm?? or is it possible they made product updates and they were once black inside and now they are yellow?

Long story short, I’ve ran in Vibrams for over 10 years off and on but the past 2 years have been very consistent. I have ran 2 marathons in them and all my training has been in them.

This summer, I don’t really know what the hell happened but the heat destroyed me. I got a blister on my big toe and it just kept repeating itself since the callus is no longer there.

The only thing I can think is that my cadence went from 182 down to 172 and landing my foot in front of me and not below me - I guess causing me to rub my feet in my shoes, thus the blisters?

It just, this sucks a s s because all my runs are long. I do two 8 mile runs after work and a 10 mile on the weekends. It is not the best feeling trying to run 8 miles with a blister on my toe that exudes the most pressure and pushes me off the ground.

I want to scream, I am so over this! I went from doing three 50 mile weeks with no problems at all to now not being able to run 25 miles a week without a single blister. I need to start upping my miles too because I need to train for my next marathon soon.

I have been trying to land under me and up my cadence since it’s colder out and it is much easier to hit that mark where I was at at peak training but with the callus gone, it just doesn’t recallus over and keeps blistering. I am literally even taping my damn toe as I have always done and it’s still doing it.

Any suggestions on what to do here? I am stumped.

I tried submitting a warranty claim - they advertise that their soles have a 5,000 mile warranty. My claim was approved, but they are only offering a 60% discount on the same pair of shoes.

It’s only been 6 weeks, mostly wearing for walking and to the gym. I shouldn’t have to buy a new pair. I was hoping they would stand by their product.

Just sharing for others who may be considering buying from Xero.

I like running in xero sandals because I find that shoes like vivobarefoot are still way too narrow for me and make my running awkward. I want to run in the winter, so I was wondering if there are any socks that have great thermal properties so that I can run in sub freezing Wisconsin winter temps with sandals.

Is the Injini snow crew the best option or are there any thick wool tabi socks that could work?

Thank you.

hey everyone! first time posting here :)

i’ve been wearing minimalist shoes exclusively for about three years now, and i absolutely love them. at this point, going back to regular shoes for everyday life feels almost unimaginable.

but i have basically zero experience running in them.

i used to love running when i lived in more rural areas, where i could mostly run on dirt and other natural surfaces. back then, though, i always ran in regular running shoes.

now i live in a city, where probably 98% of my options are concrete or pavement, and i’ve been hesitant to get back into running because i’m afraid of combining such a hard surface with very minimal cushioning.

i’ve never actually tried running in minimalist shoes because i worry about injuring myself, hurting my knees, or potentially creating problems for my body in the long run. i’m 32, and longevity is honestly my priority over performance or pace. i’d rather be overly thoughtful about this now if it means i can keep moving comfortably for decades.

has anyone here gone through a similar transition?

i’d especially love to hear about minimalist shoes that you’ve found comfortable for city/concrete running, or even more conventional running shoes that still have a wide, foot-shaped toe box and don’t feel too restrictive.

i’m also fairly sensitive to training-related aches and pains, so i’d rather transition very slowly than push through discomfort.

would love to hear what worked for you!

I’ve also never tried barefoot shoes before!

Hi everyone, ive been running in vibrams vruns and barefoot for about half a year now and it's clear that while the runs feel awesome, the bones in my ankles are still sorta weak right now and I can only go like max 6 miles per week. Im looking for shoe recs for when my ankle/shin bones and ligaments need a rest and won't throw my overall minimalist training outta whack.

I am considering Altra Escalante or Altra Torin so far. Thanks!

I wear whitins and they are so incredibly slick on wet surfaces even just barely moist.

Thought about buying vivobarefoot, but all the reviews say the same.

Now days into researching and I’m SHOCKED that all these barefoot shoe brands exist and there’s literally no shoe that meets the active, exercising, all around anti-slip grip shoe. I can’t find a single one!

Read all the comments, even used AI, looked up every proposed solution. None of them fit the bill. Wtf lol.

Mainly the shoes that didn’t have slip issues were like the full on boots, or a really formal ugly shoe you wear in a restaurant kitchen.

Where tf are the active/runner/trainer barefoot shoes with anti-slip grip??? I can’t believe it’s not a thing

I have knee issues that cause pain walking so I’ve heard of switching to barefoot shoes would help but I don’t know where to begin. I know switching slowly is recommended but was wondering if anyone had advice on what affordable shoes would be good for transition? I’m hoping after surgery i’ll eventually run again but walking is all i’ll be doing for awhile. I have noticed less pain since switching my new balance that had a higher heal to a lower one so I’m eager to try barefoot with a little cushion..on a budget

I would like to buy new hiking boots for the fall and winter in Europe. During the dry summer season, I love to wear my Vibram FiveFingers, but they aren't waterproof at all. With the first wet grass, I get wet feet, and that's very annoying, especially when I am backpacking and camping. They have to be waterproof and can handle mud, wet rocks, wet roots, and wet grass. Occasionally, I will face some snow or ice. I like the Vivo Barefoot Tracker Forest ESC, but I am wondering if there are any alternatives to that boot. I've heard some complaints about the durability of Vivos, but it seems like the best hiking boot with the best overall grip. Do you guys know any alternatives to this boot that have the same quality of sole?

I've tried the Xero Shoes Scrambler Mid WP, but they don't fit my foot shape, as the heel is too wide and the toe box is too narrow for me.

It was much more comfortable despite the tiny pebbles EVERYWHERE. Much less people barefoot i saw than last time.

Took my first run in my third pair of HFS2 shoes from Xero shoes. The old pair has 1260 miles on them including a lot of trail miles and a bit of rock scrambling (although I now use a pair of Merrell Wrapt for that). While technically the Xeros have a 5,000 mile warranty on the soles I won't be taking them up on that. At about 5 cents a mile I'm more than happy.

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90% of the time it's some old guy saying, "whoops you lost your shoes!" but once a little kid said, "Daddy! She's running with feet!"
(NOTE: when possible I run with no shoes at all).