Willard814 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I've been training in Shotokan karate for three months now and it is hard on the feet... very hard! So my questions is has anyone trained using Vibram Fivefinger shoes? They are a great training shoe that covers a broad spectrum of physical fitness activities. There is no superior style only different levels...Huo Yianjia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterPain Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I have friends who have used them. They are good for most activities, but when kicking things your toes can get caught on the inside of the shoe. I don't know how to explain it better than that, but apparently it hurts.I recommend these. https://www.centurymartialarts.com/Apparel/Shoes/Century_Footwear.aspx My fists bleed death. -Akuma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willard814 Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 I have friends who have used them. They are good for most activities, but when kicking things your toes can get caught on the inside of the shoe. I don't know how to explain it better than that, but apparently it hurts.I recommend these. https://www.centurymartialarts.com/Apparel/Shoes/Century_Footwear.aspxI have a pair of Addidas shoes like that, but my Sensei won't let me train in them unless I have a medical excuse. Which won't be far off from now if my feet keep blistering up. There is no superior style only different levels...Huo Yianjia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnASE Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I have a pair of Addidas shoes like that, but my Sensei won't let me train in them unless I have a medical excuse. Which won't be far off from now if my feet keep blistering up.I can't imagine someone excluding MA shoes and allowing Vibrams. How about sports/medical tape? John - ASE Martial Arts Supplyhttps://www.asemartialarts.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagstkd Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I've used them for running. I think for throwing kicks the toes might get caught up a bit when pivoting your foot or during lateral movements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaiFightsMS Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I wore shoes most of the time in karate. Started out with the Pine Tree shoes but wound up liking Feiyueshoes better. My reason was the way the sole had wider coverage and my food did not try to turn sideways so badly in certain stances. http://www.mafootwear.net/feiyue.php?gclid=CISL8a7chKkCFROI5godKl8Oqg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BladeSmartNY Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I think these are mostly a gimmick. If you are training karate at a dojo you will probably be barefoot anyway.Just take care of your feet. File down calluses and use moisturizers. https://www.bladesmartny.com - tactical knife fighting and street fighting self defense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex86 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 I own a pair of Fivefingers and I love them. I haven't used them during my martial arts training because I prefer to be barefoot, but that's what drew me to Vibrams in the first place---the idea of being able to do all of my other activities with the barefoot feeling. Btw-I find that the calluses that form on my feet from training actually help protect my feet, so I don't file them down too much or my feet hurt after training. They might not be pretty, but show me a martial artist with pretty feet and I'll be shocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusticeZero Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Not everyone trains Karate.At the school I learned most of what I do at, non-streaking street shoes were preferred.As an aside, if you have problems with callusing and wearing on your feet, show up before the place is swept and get the soles of your feet covered in dust. Dust, ash, rosin, etc. will protect your feet by, as far as I can tell, drying them and letting them slide better. Clean, sweaty feet will be ripped to shreds in ways that dry and dusty ones won't. "Anything worth doing is worth doing badly." - Baleia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markniklas Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Hi,Good sharing in this forum,I never use these shoes. Please guide me, which pair is suitable for running.... Cycling Shorts | Mens Vest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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