Vibram Fivefinger Shoes

[Willard814]

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.

[MasterPain]

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

[Willard814]

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

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.

[JohnASE]

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?

[beagstkd]

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.

[SaiFightsMS]

I wore shoes most of the time in karate. Started out with the Pine Tree shoes but wound up liking Feiyue

shoes 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

[BladeSmartNY]

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.

[Alex86]

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.

[JusticeZero]

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.

[markniklas]

Hi,

Good sharing in this forum,

I never use these shoes. Please guide me, which pair is suitable for running....