Vibram FiveFingers are a type of minimalist shoe manufactured by Vibram,
originally marketed as a more "natural" alternative for different
outdoors activities (sailing, kayaking, canoeing, and as a camp or
after-hike shoe).
The footwear is meant to replicate being barefoot and has thin,
flexible soles that are contoured to the shape of the human foot,
including visible individual sections for the toes.Invented in 1999 by Robert Fliri, a design student from Vinschgau who wanted to "figure out a way to move around in nature better." Vibram FiveFingers were developed and introduced in 2005.Vibram FiveFingers were originally targeted to yacht racers to maintain
grip on slippery decks without compromising the barefoot experience.
Their potential use as a minimalist running shoe was suggested to the
Vibram CEO by Ted McDonald, a runner who earned the nickname "barefoot
Ted" for his unshod feet and successful career as a barefoot running
coach.
The purpose of these shoes as outlined by the manufacturers is to
provide footwear to be mainly used for fitness, running, water sports,
yoga, trekking and travelling, and other sports.Vibram FiveFingers come in a variety of shapes and sizes, including the
men's KomodoSport, KomodoSport LS,FiveFingers SPYRIDON,FiveFingers
CLASSIC, FiveFingers Sprint, FiveFingers FLOW, FiveFingers KSO,
FiveFingers TrekSport, FiveFingers Trek LS, FiveFingers KSO Trek,
FiveFingers BIKILA, FiveFingers Bikila LS, FiveFingers Speed, and
FiveFingers Bormio.
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