attempt at a running log

[ssmegss]

So I got some Vibram five-finger shoes (partly on pixie_of_spite 's mention, partly from the Barefoot Professor, and because I love being barefoot).  I've been wearing them for about 2 weeks pretty regularly, and I finally took them out for a run. Wow! Just. wow. Running in them is like flying!  I haven't run regularly in a long time, so I don't think I have a

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[yosnowden]

Ooo! I've heard of those shoes and I really want to try them out. Do they leave your feet sweaty though? I'm a little worried they would get stinky in a hurry without socks.

[ssmegss]

Yes, so far my feet do become sweaty in them without socks, particularly for running (not as bad for around the work/house wear). I have worn them around for a few days in a row without socks and been ok. I suspect the sweatiness is part of the reason I blistered quite as badly the first day, but I guess I'll have to try again.

When I bought them, I asked about washing them and the REI employee told me that amongst employees it was understood that you wear socks because otherwise you have to wash them very often and they don't hold up as well, or else they get VERY smelly.

In closing, they are equally comfortable in socks as without, and I find the experience of running in them to be so rewarding that it's totally worth it to buy special socks. :)