Titanium Bulwark Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Hi folks, got a quick question for you.I have syndactyly (webbed toes) between my 2nd and 3rd toes on both feet. I'd like to start wearing some form of the Vibrams when I go walking, but I've read that these shoes are not really meant for me with webbed toes.I've read about the fix (snipping the end of the shoes and resewing them) but I'm neither a seamstress nor do I have the cash to pay someone to modify the shoes.My question is: Would I get a similar benefit from walking in minimal sandals as I would with the Vibrams?The sandals I have are the formless $1 pair from the bin at the store. There's very little padding (on purpose) between my feet and the floor.Thanks in advance for any help or guidance! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Titanium Bulwark Level 4 Goliath Warrior STR: 14.5 DEX: 7 STA: 12.5 CON: 8 WIS: 9.5 CHA: 5 Out of 100 men in battle, 10 shouldn't even be there, 80 are just targets, 9 are real fighters, Ah, but the one, One of them is the WARRIOR, And he will bring the others back. - Hericletus 500 BC Isaiah 40:31 "..but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Link to comment
Sloth the Enduring Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Are the sandals flexible? You could also try the Merrell Barefoots, they look like a sneaker, but they have many of the benefits of the toe shoes. “We might as well start where we are, use what we have and do what we can." – Caitlin Rivers Sloth: The Man with the Hammer battle log Link to comment
screenager Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 I'm no podiatrist but recently I read an article on how flip-flops are horrendous for your feet because your toes have to do strange things to keep them on.If your $1 sandals have more than just 1 strap, that'd probably be better.Also, other than Vibram and Merrell, there are other "barefoot" options that don't have individualized toes all the way through. Just do some googling! Link to comment
Rivanariko Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Is going truly barefoot an option? Much better than any "barefoot" footwear IMO. Depending on the construction of your sandals, they could be fine. They make minimalist running sandals as well, you might look into Huarache (sp?) running sandals. "I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that leads to total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain." -Frank Herbert, Dune Link to comment
dragonlyre Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Wrestling and martial arts shoes are pretty minimalist. A bit less expensive as some of the others. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]Level 1 Dirge. Singing songs that make you run or die. http://www.nerdfitness.com/community/showthread.php?14741-Dragonlyres-Quest Link to comment
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