The year 2010 ushers in more excitement for barefoot runners, athletes and other sports enthusiasts who enjoy physical activities with simulation of walking and running without shoes - minus its hazards.
With a lot more adventures to explore and more sports to excel in, people who simply love to sweat it out will never run out of prospects, especially when they are using Vibram Five Fingers range of models for 2010. With the extensive Vibram Five Fingers Shoe line-up for 2010, there's always a pair of barefoot running shoes to match your activities and personality.
Check out the Vibram Five Fingers shoe models for 2010:
FIVEFINGERS KSO
KSO is among the most versatile models for women. Its thin, abrasion-resistant stretch nylon and breathable mesh upper wraps the entire forefoot and prevents foreign materials from entering your shoes.
Best for light trekking, climbing/bouldering, running, fitness, after sport, water sports, yoga/pilates and for traveling
FIVEFINGERS SPRINT
A versatile footwear with adjustable hook-and-loop closures cross over the instep and surround heel for a personalized fit.
Best for climbing/bouldering, running, fitness, after sport, water sports, yoga/pilates and for traveling
FIVEFINGERS FLOW
FiveFingers Flow provides thermal insulation and protection against the cold and water.
Best for light trekking, cold weather running, water sports
FIVEFINGERS WOMEN'S KSO TREK
A more rugged version of the KSO model, the Women's KSO Tek is made of soft, yet strong and tear-resistant material. Its 4mm EVA midsole gives plating protection from stone bruising especially on rugged terrain.
Best for light trekking, trail running and for traveling
FIVEFINGERS PERFORMA
Designed to enhance a barefoot feeling for indoor use during fitness training. This model is however not suitable for strenuous outdoor activities.
Best for fitness training
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FIVEFINGERS WOMENS CLASSIC
The non-marking Vibram TCI performance rubber soles of this model protects the feet and provides a sure grip over different types of terrain.
Best for fitness, after sport, yoga/pilates and for traveling
FIVEFINGERS MOC
Its kangaroo leather upper feels soft against the bare foot, yet, it is strong and tear resistant. Its rubber soles offers maximum feel and flexibility without sacrificing slip resistance.
Primarily designed for indoor activities like fitness training, indoor crossfit, travel and after sport
FIVEFINGERS BIKILA
This model upstages any model in the market because of its efficient forefoot strike. Bikila is the first model especially made for a more natural barefoot running experience.
Best for running and fitness
No matter how active and daring your sport is, there is always a pair of Vibram Five Fingers shoes for you. This brand has been trusted by runners over the years that its name is almost synonymous to barefoot running. With Vibram FiveFingers, barefoot running has never been as natural and fun.
Levels of support Running shoe manufacturers say that each of their models of running shoe will fall broadly within one of four levels of support - Neutral, Mild-Support, Moderate-Support and Motion Control.In reality, there are as many different levels of support as there are different models of running shoe and subtle differences in the structure of different models will mean that they are more or less supportive than others.
What level of support do I need? This is a very complex question....For a quick analysis (often referred to as a 'gait-analysis'), pop into to your local running shoe shop, where they should be able to assess the broad category of support you need. For a more thorough analysis, contact a sports podiatrist or a University with a specialist Sports Science/Bio-mechanics department.
In respect of the more specialist analyses, you will usually be advised to purchase a specially moulded orthotic inner-sole, which will include specific support to assist your own unique foot-strike. Orthotics can cost hundreds of pounds, though unless you have a very unusual foot-strike, have unusual physical characteristics (e.g. one leg longer than the other) or you have suffered from prolonged injuries, these will usually be unnecessary. Ask the podiatrist/expert to recommend some specific supportive running shoes or, if they consider orthotics to be necessary, ask them to outline in detail the specific problem the orthotics will solve and the reasons why a supportive running shoe will not solve it.FACTOR 4: FIT The fit of running shoes produced by different manufacturers, and even different models produced by the same manufacturer, can differ substantially in terms of the length, width
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