shinigamiPUNCH Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 So this entire summer I have been fortunate enough to wear very thin as nonexistant as they come sandals to work. Well this weekend it was awfully cold and I wore shoes while I ran around town. I also went to the gym in my gym shoes and walked for 30 minutes and experienced foot pain. I'm thinking I need to invest in some minimalist shoes for both around the office (since I stand at my desk) and for when I go to the gym and watch cable (I mean walk on a treadmill).Does anyone have any suggestions? I know Vibrams are super awesome, but the price tag is well out of my range. Or if Vibrams really are that great, are the worth the investment for someone who lives off of $15,000 anually?I do work in a business casual environment, but they are pretty laxed on that. So as long as they don't look blatantly obvious like gym shoes they're good. Quote Link to comment
Knightwatch Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 A lot of skate shoes are kinda minimalistic. Well, maybe not minimalistic, but a whole lot morestripped down than "athletic shoes". Good ol' fashioned Sambas are another possibility. Quote "The world will never starve for want of wonders, but for want of wonder." --GK Chesterton Domine, non sum dignus ut intres sub tectum meum, sed tantum dic verbo et sanabitur anima mea... http://www.facebook.com/#!/jbaileysewell Link to comment
emclinux Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 You can look at the followinghttp://www.borntorun.com/ (The Barefoot Shoe Store) Quote Since last smoke: (Created by Catspaw)http://htmlpad.org/emclinuxnosmoke/ Link to comment
andygates Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Whatever you do, don't get fake Vibrams (you'll tell them because they're affordable). They wear out in weeks and the stitching goes. False economy. Quote Link to comment
tomkai Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Well, if you're really looking for something cheap, you might be able to figure out an effective wrap for your feet. :/ I really like my Vibrams because running with shoes gives me serious knee pain, but everyone reacts differently. You *might* not have that much of an improvement. I'd definitely run for several weeks almost completely barefoot before deciding to invest money into it. Quote Link to comment
Guest Carjack Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 http://www.softstarshoes.com/ Moccasins > Split toed yuppie socksTake them off when deadlifting or squatting, though. Quote Link to comment
Eatesalot7 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I buy my vibrams from travelcountry.com... check out slickdeals as well.. as deals are posted... i know the travelcountry has them for way less than most places, if you buy the sale rack. Quote You train to look good. I train to kick your ... If you still look pretty afterwords, you didn't do it right. It's hard to beat a person that never gives up. Babe Ruth Link to comment
Hermione Gainser Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I got fila's version of barefoot shoes. I like them. They were about $50. Not sure if that's closer to your price range or not, but it is definitely easier on the wallet than vibrams Quote "I'm just going to remember to not eat like an asshole most of the time" - MoC three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: one must squat.- Brobert Frost Half-Elf Warrior | Current Challenge New Battle Log | Old Battle Log Special thanks to AkLulu for drawing my awesome avatar! Link to comment
shinigamiPUNCH Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 You can look at the followinghttp://www.borntorun.com/ (The Barefoot Shoe Store) I like the selection, thanks!http://www.softstarshoes.com/ Moccasins > Split toed yuppie socksTake them off when deadlifting or squatting, though.Thanks - they definately look like I could get away with wearing them to work too!I buy my vibrams from travelcountry.com... check out slickdeals as well.. as deals are posted... i know the travelcountry has them for way less than most places, if you buy the sale rack.Awesome! I do love a good sale. Quote Link to comment
Kain Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Real Feiyue's from Amazon.com $15 Quote Time to climb. Link to comment
mcdrew Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I'm waiting for some ZEM minimalist shoes. My first pair, so I'll let you guys know how they are when I get them. Quote Link to comment
shinigamiPUNCH Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Real Feiyue's from Amazon.com $15Intriguing... thanks! Quote Link to comment
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