Vibrams fivefingers KSO

After reading all of the hype about these shoes, I got a pair for an early fathers day present. My family was tired of listening to me talk about how much I would like a pair but what if I don't like them. What if it they hurt my feet. I didn't want to spend $85 just to have them sit in my closet.

I use to wear Nike shoes and I absolutely love them. I heard how great New Balance shoes were so after much debating I broke down and bought a pair. $150. Ouch! I went out walking and they felt great at first but then my left foot started to hurt on the inside edge of my heel. I walked about 3.5 miles that day. I had to pull my shoes off when I got back to the car. The left foot had three blisters all around the heel. I was hurting for weeks. I healed up and then tried them out again. I ended up pulling them off and walking back in my socks. I told my self never again will I spend that much on a pair of walking shoes.

I still need to run my Vibrams through the paces to see how they will do for me. At first blush they are great. I walked about 3/4 of a mile on the sidewalk and then returned on the trail. The KSOs did well both on and off the walk way. This week I should get about 20 miles logged in the shoes. Stay tuned.

Shoes Nike Vs. New Balance

I have a pair of Nike running shoes. Nothing fancy. I paid less than 50 dollars for them. I told my self that when I could afford a good pair or running shoes I would get them. A local shoe store was closing and had everything half off. I went in and was fitted for a 1200 series of New Balance. At half off I still paid over a hundred dollars. They are a great work shoe. Very good cushion for standing around. Went walking in them the other day and had blisters the size of silver dollars on the side of both heals. OUCH! I took out my old Nikes today and did the same walk. No blisters! It doesn't matter how expensive your shoes are as long as they fit your feet. I guess I will stick with my Nike.