Remember going barefoot as a child? It’s the way you first discovered and conquered your world—without the constraint of shoes. Now you can experience that same physical and visceral sensation in Vibram FiveFingers® — the only footwear to offer the exhilarating joy of going barefoot with the protection and sure-footed gecko-like grip of a Vibram® sole.

When Vibram® founder Vitale Bramani invented the first rubber soles for mountaineering boots in 1935, it was the beginning of a revolution. More than 70 years later, Vibram® is still known around the world as the undisputed leader in soling technology for a wide range of quality performance footwear. Today, Vibram® manufactures more than 34 million soles annually for more than 1,000 premium footwear brands worldwide.

FiveFingers® is the latest example of Vibram’s relentless commitment to research and product innovatio. Industrial Designer Robert Fliri first proposed the idea of FiveFingers footwear to Marco Bramani, grandson of Vibram® founder Vitale Bramani, who immediately embraced the concept.

FiveFingers® footwear connects you to the earth and your surroundings in a way that is simply not possible in conventional shoes. It puts you in touch with the earth beneath your feet and liberates you to move in a more natural, healthy way. FiveFingers stimulate the muscles in your feet and lower legs to build strength and improve range of motion. Because wearing Vibram® FiveFingers® is so close to going barefoot, you’ll enjoy the health and performance benefits of barefooting without some of the risks. Our customers report an increased sense of balance, greater agility, and visibly improved posture and overall foot health.

Choose from a variety of designs to cover the wide range of activities you would rather do barefoot—everything from yoga and Pilates to trekking to kayaking and sailing. No matter which FiveFingers® model you choose, you’ll experience a level of performance and a sense of connectedness no other footwear can match. Vibram® FiveFingers® footwear acts like a second skin to offer a gecko-like grip over a variety of terrain. It protects bare feet from rocks, gravel, and sharp objects. And it promotes a natural walking motion, reducing impact on your knees, hips, and lower back, suitable for those who complain about pain in these areas due to weak muscles.

Outdoor enthusiasts have found FiveFingers to be the ideal crossover shoe for multiple sports and activities—from ChiRunning and bouldering to kayaking and windsurfing. Fitness enthusiasts use FiveFingers® for core strength training, yoga and Pilates. Customers are continually discovering new and creative uses for our alternative performance footwear

WHAT MATERIALS ARE IN FIVEFINGERS®?
The upper is made with a thin, abrasion-resistant stretch polyamide fabric. Our patented Vibram® sole is made from our TC1 performance rubber compound. Each style features a patented, non-marking Vibram® outsole designed to follow the contours and flex points of the foot and toes with razor-siping for a sure grip on wet, slippery surfaces. The inner footbed utilizes the AEGIS Microbe Shield® application that kills odor-causing microbes without any adverse environmental impact.

CARE AND CLEANING
Machine washable. Use gentle, warm water cycle with liquid or powdered detergent. Just hang up to air dry.

CAN I USE FIVEFINGERS® IN FAST MOVING WATER?
The Sprint models offer secure hook and loop closures and can be used for a variety of water sports and activities. Flow models are suitable for colder conditions.

WHO IS THIS SUITABLE FOR?
Suitable for those involved in overall fitness (running), gym (threadmill, pilates, yoga), adventure (trekking) and water sports (dragon boating, kayaking, windsurfing) or purely walking around on the beach, along orchard road etc. Business men and women have also found it convenient to bring along in their business travels when they go to the gym after a hard days work as it is light weight and flexible to use in or outdoors. Some consumers have also found improvements in their ankle and calf muscles after prolonged usage.

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