Battle Of The Toe Shoes – Vibram FiveFingers Vs. Fila Skeletoes
Posted By bunda | Posted on May 16, 2011
Battle Of The Toe Shoes – Vibram FiveFingers Toe Shoes
A few years ago Vibram, an Italian based company predominately known for the manufacturing of outdoor shoe soles, flipped the world upside down with the release of their FiveFingers “toe shoes”. Being an avid outdoor enthusiast and a river guide, I was privy to the release right away and rushed out to get a pair. My initial reaction was WTF! However, my original “WTF feeling has forever been replaced with the comfort I have in every step sense.
New to the footwear scene this year are the Fila Skeletoes. At first glance they look almost exactly the same as their higher priced Vibram counterpart. But, as we all know, looks can be deceiving. After further inspection, I saw that the Skeletoes did not have five individual toe pockets. In fact the last two toes are pocketed together. (Insert “WTF” feeling) As I try them on, trying to keep an open and unbiased mind. I placed newly shoed feet on the ground and immediately felt one of the biggest differences with the Fila Skeletoes. There is no contour to the sole of the shoe. With the Vibram FiveFingers, the sole has a contour that matches the sole of your feet. The Fila Skeletoes has an extremely ridged bottom that is completely flat.
5 Reasons to Wear Vibram FiveFingers:
1.Strengthens Muscles in the Feet and Lower Legs—Wearing Vibram FiveFingers will stimulate and strengthen muscles in the feet and lower legs, improving general foot health and reducing the risk of injury.?
2.Improves Range of Motion in Ankles, Feet and Toes—No longer ‘cast’ in a shoe, the foot and toes move more naturally.
3.Stimulates Neural Function Important to Balance and Agility—When wearing Vibram FiveFingers, thousands of neurological receptors in the feet send valuable information to the brain, improving balance and agility.?
4.Eliminate Heel Lift to Align the Spine and Improve Posture—By lowering the heel, your bodyweight becomes evenly distributed across the footbed, promoting proper posture and spinal alignment.
5. Allow the Foot and Body to Move Naturally—Which just FEELS GOOD.
Yes, the shoes are funny looking. However, I can’t tell you how many times a day I get stopped and asked about them and where to get them. I am constantly amazed by how many people seem to be able to look past the looks of the shoes and display genuine interest.
In a nutshell, I would only recommend the Fila Skeletoes to be purchased to be used as an over priced water shoe at $60.00. If you are interested in the the benefits that “toe shoes” have to offer, I personally will always spend the extra $10-$20 for the real deal.
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