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Old Fri, Apr-15-11, 18:04
ToryRose ToryRose is offline
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Default Great alternate for Vibram Fivefingers!

I have searched ALL OVER my podunk town for Vibram Fivefingers, no luck. I didn't want to buy any without trying them on, just seemed too risky. FINALLY, I found out JC Penney sells something kind of like them, Fila Skele-Toes.

We took our kids to visit their grandparents this afternoon after school, and on the one-hour drive back, we passed a JC Penney. They only had men's Skele-Toes, but they said they had sizes as small as 4's, so I checked those out, even if it was just to get an approximate idea of how they might fit me.

Jackpot! These things are awesome! I bought a pair of Size 5's (I normally wear women's 5-1/2's), so I'm guessing Men's and Women's shoes must run pretty similarly, probably. The best part is they cost $50, versus $80-$125 for the Fivefingers. I worked out as soon as I got home, lol, and they were excellent! Felt just like working out barefoot, exactly as promised. I can't compare them to Vibrams, obviously, but they are pretty good in their own right.

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Old Fri, Apr-15-11, 21:11
jschwab jschwab is offline
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Thanks or posting. I am thinking about trying them on, and getting them for my kids. I have Vibrams ($$ but I need them for running).
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Old Fri, Apr-15-11, 23:36
ToryRose ToryRose is offline
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Go try them on, see what they feel like! I'm interested in hearing what someone who uses Vibrams think of them. After you try them on, please post your opinion. I think I got a bargain, let me know if I'm wrong!
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