Some of you might be asking, “What was the Vibram Bikila that I mentioned on my last entry”. Well, basically it (Vibram FiveFingers/VFF) is footwear designed to replicate being barefoot and allow the feet to comfortably move. The VFF has thin flexible soles that are patterned to the shape of our foot and it has five finger (toe) sockets.
It was first proposed by Robert Fliri, Industrial Designer of Vibram, to Marco Bramani, grandson of the Vibram founder Vitale Bramani.There are many kinds of VFFs, mine was the Bikila. According to Vibram, Bikila is built on an entirely new platform. Its insole features a Dri-Lex covered 3mm insole that is thickest under the ball of the foot and a 4mm anatomical pod outsole designed that provides greater protection underfoot.
The experience of wearing a VFF greatly helps in my running. It provides my foot a barefoot feel. It makes my foot land heel first without any pain. During my trainings, I wore my VFF for a jog around our subdivision. It was very comfortable and very light. It made me feel like running on treadmill. The five finger sockets caused my toes to spread properly when landing (avoiding unnecessary injuries).Overall, I recommend any other athletes out there to try some VFFs. There are other kinds of it. There are for fitness exercise, trekking, running, water sports, etc. Just visit their website (www.vibramfivefingers.com) to check the VFF that fits your athletic environment.
I am looking forward having my own aggressive multisport design KomodoSport. :)
Reference:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vibram_Five_Fingers
http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/about_vibram_fivefingers/
http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/Five-Fingers-Bikila-Mens.htm
