Review: Vibram Five Fingers Classic 17 years ago
I completely adore these shoes, which allowed me to take my barefoot running off of the rubber track and onto any surface I desired. Fantastic sensitivity, forced my running technique into shape, and they disturbed anyone who saw them.
Unfortunately, they also provide little to no toe protection, so when I smacked my 2nd toe against a wooden ridge, the nifty independent-toe design happily allowed that one toe to hyperflex, which chipped my metatarsal and ruined the joint space permanently.
Great shoes, but make sure to have a little more vigilance than usual. To be honest, I can't wait to get back into them once my surgeried joint heals up.